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IS IT FAR?

Appears in 5 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Knowles Shaw Incipit: 55655 32112 33333 Used With Text: Is it far

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Is it far

Author: Knowles Shaw Appears in 9 hymnals First Line: Is it far to the land of rest Topics: Heaven Used With Tune: IS IT FAR?

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Is it far?

Author: Knowles Shaw Hymnal: The Morning Star #62 (1877) First Line: Is it far to the land of rest? Refrain First Line: Is it far? Is it far? Lyrics: 1 Is it far to the land of rest? Where the weary feet shall never, never roam, To the mansions of the pure and the blest; Where we all shall meet at home. Chorus: Is it far? Is it far? Will you tell me, brother pilgrim, is it far? To that mansion of the blest, where the weary are at rest, O say, brother pilgrim, is it far? 2 Is it far to that peaceful shore? Where the aching heart shall sorrow not again, Where the friends who meet shall part never more; But with Christ forever reign. [Chorus] 3 Is it far to the plains of light? To that city with its jasper walls aglow, Where the glory of the Lord is the light; To that home say will you go? [Chorus] 4 It is nearer to-day than before; And our path is growing brighter day by day; We shall soon reach that heavenly shore; Let us sing, and watch, and pray. [Chorus] Tune Title: [Is it far to the land of rest?]
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Is it Far?

Author: Knowles Shaw Hymnal: The Christian Sunday School Hymnal #111 (1883) First Line: Is it far to the land of rest Lyrics: 1 Is it far to the land of rest, Where the weary feet shall never, never roam; To the mansions of the pure and the blest, Where we all shall meet at home? Refrain: Is it far? is it far? Will you tell me, brother pilgrim, is it far? To that mansion of the blest, Where the weary are at rest? O say, brother pilgrim, is it far? 2 Is it far to that peaceful shore, Where the aching heart shall sorrow not again; Where the friends who meet shall part nevermore, But with Christ forever reign? [Refrain] 3 Is it far to the plains of light, To that city with its jasper walls aglow, Where the glory of the Lord is the light? To that home, say, will you go? [Refrain] Tune Title: [Is it far to the land of rest]
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Is it Far?

Author: Knowles Shaw Hymnal: Songs of Glory No. 2 #116 (1881) First Line: Is it far to the land of rest? Languages: English Tune Title: [Is it far to the land of rest?]

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Knowles Shaw

1834 - 1878 Author of "Is it far?" in The Morning Star Knowles Shaw (1834-1878), a name familiar in many western households--was born near New London, in Morgan Township, Ohio, on the 13th of October, 1834. His mother's maiden name was Huldah Griffin, and by both of his parents he was of Scottish extraction. His early life was spent in Rush County, Indiana, where he first began to play the violin, furnishing the music for many a dance. While the ball was going on he was converted, ceasing to play in the middle of the piece he was performing. Very soon thereafter he entered the ministry of the Christian Church. On the 11th of January, 1855, he married Miss Martha Finley. Most of his time after entering the ministry was spent in the West and South, and on account of his wonderful vocal powers he was called the "singing evangelist." As a singer he was considered, in some respects, equal to Sankey and Bliss. reporters of the press al spoke of his singing as something wonderful. Soon after beginning to preach, he began to compose and to write music. His first song was "The Shining Ones," still popular. He published at different times five singing-books: "Shining Pearls," "Golden Gate," "Sparkling Jewels," "The Gospel Trumpet," and the "Morning Star." "Bringing in the Sheaves" was one of the last songs from his hand. His last meeting was held in Dallas, Texas, in May 1878. He was killed by a railroad accident, going from Dallas to McKinney, on the 7th of June, 1878. During his ministry he baptized over eleven thousand persons. --A History and Biographical Cyclopedia of Butler County, Ohio. Cincinnati, 1882. DNAH Archives
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