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[Under Thy wings, my God]

Appears in 3 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: A. B. Hoag Incipit: 31653 56165 52217 Used With Text: Close to Thy Side
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[Under Thy wings, my God]

Appears in 1 hymnal Composer and/or Arranger: W. A. Ogden Incipit: 12346 14323 15123 Used With Text: Under Thy Wings

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Close to Thy Side

Author: Alvira Whitney Hymnal: Gospel Praise Book. #303 (1885) First Line: Under Thy wings, my God Lyrics: 1 Under Thy wings, my God, Close to Thy side; Safe from the coming storm, Joyfully I hide. Oft Thou hast call’d to me, Now, while the cloud I see, Swiftly I fly to Thee, Close to Thy side. 2 Under Thy wings, my God, Lov’d ones abide; Whom Thou hast called from me, Close to Thy side. Deal gently, Lord with me, Glory I may not see; Keep ev’ry sin from me While at Thy side. 3 Under Thy wings, my God, Safely to hide; Closer Thy “little ones,” Closer to Thy side. Side wounded sore for me, Bleeding and bruis’d I see; Cover, O cover me, Close to Thy side. Languages: English Tune Title: [Under Thy wings, my God]
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Close to Thy Side

Author: Alvira Whitney Hymnal: Jewels of Praise #113 (1884) First Line: Under Thy wings, my God Languages: English Tune Title: [Under Thy wings, my God]
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Close to Thy Side

Author: Alvira Whitney Hymnal: The Jewelled Crown #115 (1891) First Line: Under Thy wings, my God Languages: English Tune Title: [Under Thy wings, my God]

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W. A. Ogden

1841 - 1897 Composer of "[Under Thy wings, my God]" in Gathered Jewels No. 2 William Augustine Ogden USA 1841-1897. Born at Franklin County, OH, his family moved to IN when he was age six. He studied music in local singing schools at age 8, and by age 10 could read church music fairly well. Later, he could write out a melody by hearing it sung or played. He enlisted in the American Civil War in the 30th IN Volunteer Infantry. During the war he organized a male choir which became well known throughout the Army of the Cumberland. After the war, he returned home, resumed music study, and taught school. He married Jennie V Headington, and they had two children: Lowell and Marian. He worked for the Iowa Normal School, Toledo Public School System. Among his teachers: Lowell Mason, Thomas Hastings, E E Baily and B F Baker, president of the Boston Music School. He wrote many hymns, both lyrics and/or music. He later issued his first song book, “The silver song” (1870). It became quite popular, selling 500,000 copies. He went on to publish other song books. Ogden also taught music at many schools in the U S and Canada. In 1887 he became superintendent of music in the public schools of Toledo, OH. His works include: “New silver songs for Sunday school” (1872), “Crown of life” (1875), “Notes of victory” (1885), “The way of life” (1886), “Gathering jewels” (1886). He was known as a very enthusiastic person in his work and a very congenial one as well. He died at Toledo, OH. John Perry

James M. Kirk

1854 - 1945 Author of "Under thy wings my God" in Songs of Pilgrimage James McPherson Kirk, 1854-1945 Born: June 18, 1854, Flushing, Ohio. Died: June 10, 1945, Flushing, Ohio. Buried: Flushing, Ohio. Raised a Methodist, Kirk became associated with the Christian and Missionary Alliance (CAMA) in 1887. He organized the CAMA’s Gospel Mission in Flushing, Ohio, in 1907, and as part of the Ohio Quartet, sang at CAMA conventions and gatherings. --www.hymntime.com/tch/ ========================== Kirk, James M. (Flushing, Ohio, 1854--1945). Converted at an early age. Became associated with the C&MA in 1887, was a first subscriber to The Alliance Weekly, and wonderfully healed at the first Cleveland Alliance convention. Spent entire life on a farm but devoted much time to Christian work. A member of a famous singing group, the Ohio Quartet, which for 12 years traveled extensively in convention work. In 1906 organized the Gospel Mission of the C&MA in Flushing. An outstanding figure in the Central District as song leader and in Bible teaching and prayer. Grandfather of Geraldine Southern, well-known mezzo-soprano, music instructor at Nyack, and director of music in Alliance churches. Kirk wrote some 40 songs, many while busy with farm chores. Some favorites: Blessed Quietness He Is Just the Same Today I've Yielded to God --Paul Milburn, DNAH Archives

Alvira Whitney

Author of "Close to Thy Side" in Gospel Praise Book.
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