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Author: W. A. O. Appears in 11 hymnals First Line: When Thou comest in Thy kingdom Refrain First Line: Never in vain, never in vain Lyrics: 1 When Thou comest in Thy kingdom, Jesus, Lord, remember me, Thus the penitent thief entreated Christ, the Lord, on Calvary. Refrain: Never in vain, never in vain, Faith inspires this wonderful strain. When Thou comest in the morning, Jesus, Lord, remember me. 2 When Thou comest in Thy kingdom, Sinful tho’ my heart may be, Like the penitent thief, I pray Thee, Jesus, Lord, remember me. [Refrain] 3 When Thou comest in Thy kingdom, Mounting upward to the skies, Like the penitent thief, I pray to Be with Thee in Paradise. [Refrain] Scripture: Luke 23:42 Used With Tune: [When Thou comest in Thy kingdom]

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[When thou comest in thy kingdom]

Appears in 9 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: W. A. Ogden Incipit: 35321 23216 51221 Used With Text: When Thou Comest

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When Thou Comest

Author: W. A. O. Hymnal: Crowning Day No. 2 #166 (1896) First Line: When Thou comest in Thy kingdom Refrain First Line: Never in vain, never in vain Lyrics: 1 When Thou comest in Thy kingdom, Jesus, Lord, remember me, Thus the penitent thief entreated Christ, the Lord, on Calvary. Refrain: Never in vain, never in vain, Faith inspires this wonderful strain. When Thou comest in the morning, Jesus, Lord, remember me. 2 When Thou comest in Thy kingdom, Sinful tho’ my heart may be, Like the penitent thief, I pray Thee, Jesus, Lord, remember me. [Refrain] 3 When Thou comest in Thy kingdom, Mounting upward to the skies, Like the penitent thief, I pray to Be with Thee in Paradise. [Refrain] Scripture: Luke 23:42 Languages: English Tune Title: [When Thou comest in Thy kingdom]

When Thou Comest

Author: W. A. O. Hymnal: Christ in Song #886 (1908) First Line: When thou comest in Thy kingdom Refrain First Line: Never in vain, never in vain Lyrics: 1. When thou comest in Thy kingdom, Jesus, Lord, remember me, Thus the penitent thief entreated Christ, the Lord, on Calvary. Chorus: Never in vain, never in vain, Faith inspire this wonderful strain. When thou comest in Thy kingdom, Jesus, Lord, remember me. 2. When thou comest in Thy kingdom, Sinful tho' my heart may be, Like the penitent thief I pray Thee, Jesus, Lord, remember me. [Chorus] 3. When thou comest in Thy kingdom, Mounting upward to the skies, Like the penitent thief, I pray to Be with Thee in Paradise. [Chorus] Topics: The Home Eternal Return of Christ Languages: English Tune Title: [When thou comest in Thy kingdom]

Never in vain, never in vain

Author: W. A. O. Hymnal: The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book #1324 (1886) First Line: When thou comest in thy kingdom Lyrics: 1 When thou comest in thy kingdom, Jesus, Lord, remember me, Thus the penitent thief, entreated Christ, the Lord, on Calvary. Chorus: Never in vain, never in vain, Faith inspires this wonderful strain. When thou comest in thy kingdom, Jesus, Lord, remember me. 2 When thou comest in thy kingdom, Sinful tho' my heart may be, Like the penitent thief, I pray thee, Jesus, Lord, remember me. [Chorus] 3 When thou comest in thy kingdom, Mounting upward to the skies, Like the penitent thief, I pray to Be with thee in Paradise. [Chorus] Topics: Bible Songs Judgment and Second Advent Tune Title: WHEN THOU COMEST

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W. A. Ogden

1841 - 1897 Person Name: W. A. O. Author of "Never in vain, never in vain" in The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book 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