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The Aged sire has gone to rest

Author: John J. Moore Appears in 2 hymnals

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MAITLAND

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 675 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: George N. Allen Tune Key: A Major Incipit: 34551 32161 65513 Used With Text: The Aged Sire Has Gone to Rest

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The Aged Sire Has Gone to Rest

Author: John J Moore Hymnal: The A.M.E. Zion Hymnal #580 (1999) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Lyrics: 1 The aged sire has gone to rest; He left the world below, To rest upon the Saviour's breast, Escaping every foe. 2 Tho' kindred dear and friends might mourn, He could no longer stay: On angel's wings he swift was borne To realms of endless day. 3 His silver locks no altars wreathe Nor voice earth's temple fill: But where enraptured spirits breathe His voice the regions thrill. 4 Melodious strains his notes control, Proclaiming love divine; While him angelic throngs behold 'Midst cloudless glory shine. AMEN. Topics: Eternal Life Languages: English Tune Title: MAITLAND

The Aged sire has gone to rest

Author: John J. Moore Hymnal: The A. M. E. Zion Hymnal #594 (1957)

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George Nelson Allen

1812 - 1877 Person Name: George N. Allen Composer of "MAITLAND" in The A.M.E. Zion Hymnal George Nelson Allen (1812-1871), studied at Western Reserve Academy in Hudson, Oh OH and with Lowell Mason in Boston. Allen gave a strong musical foundation to Oberlin College in its earliest years; in addition to being Professor of Music he also served as Professor of Geology and Natural History, Secretary and Treasurer. In 1835 he compiled The Oberlin Social and Sabbath Hymn Book, in which appeared his most well known tune MAITLAND (also known as CROSS AND CROWN or WESTERN MELODY) with the text "Must Jesus bear the cross alone?". This was adapted by Thomas A. Dorsey in 1938 for his hymn "Precious Lord, take my hand". hand." He composed anthems and wrote some additional music for Isaac Woodbury's Oratorio "Absalom." He compiled a small 3" x 4" hymnal that every student should keep in his pocket that went through several printings. Mary Louise VanDyke

John J. Moore

Person Name: John J Moore Author of "The Aged Sire Has Gone to Rest" in The A.M.E. Zion Hymnal
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