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[Like stars the righteous ones shall shine]

Appears in 2 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: George Crawford Hugg Tune Key: A Flat Major Incipit: 51131 22425 31125 Used With Text: When Jesus Comes to Reign
[Like stars the righteous ones shall shine]

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When Jesus Comes to Reign

Author: William R. Winter Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: Like stars the righteous ones shall shine Lyrics: 1. Like stars the righteous ones shall shine, When Jesus comes to reign; His arms of love will them entwine, When Jesus comes to reign. Refrain When Jesus comes to reign, When Jesus comes to reign, His righteous ones shall shine as the stars, When Jesus comes to reign. 2. Our toils and cares will then be o’er, When Jesus comes to reign; With Him we’ll dwell forevermore, When Jesus comes to reign. [Refrain] 3. Sweet rest will then our portion be, When Jesus comes to reign; His joy we’ll share, thro’ eternity, When Jesus comes to reign. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [Like stars the righteous ones shall shine] Text Sources: Fairer Than Day (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: George C. Hugg, 1903), number 61
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When Jesus Comes to Reign

Author: William R. Winter Hymnal: The Cyber Hymnal #7325 First Line: Like stars the righteous ones shall shine Lyrics: 1. Like stars the righteous ones shall shine, When Jesus comes to reign; His arms of love will them entwine, When Jesus comes to reign. Refrain When Jesus comes to reign, When Jesus comes to reign, His righteous ones shall shine as the stars, When Jesus comes to reign. 2. Our toils and cares will then be o’er, When Jesus comes to reign; With Him we’ll dwell forevermore, When Jesus comes to reign. [Refrain] 3. Sweet rest will then our portion be, When Jesus comes to reign; His joy we’ll share, thro’ eternity, When Jesus comes to reign. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [Like stars the righteous ones shall shine]
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When Jesus Comes to Reign

Author: Rev. William R. Winters Hymnal: Fairer than Day (Enlarged Edition) #61 (1903) First Line: Like stars the righteous ones shall shine Languages: English Tune Title: [Like stars the righteous ones shall shine]
When Jesus Comes to Reign

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George C. Hugg

1848 - 1907 Person Name: George Crawford Hugg Composer of "[Like stars the righteous ones shall shine]" in The Cyber Hymnal George Crawford Hugg USA 1848-1907. Born near Haddonfield, NJ, he became choirmaster at the Berlin, NJ, Presbyterian Church at age 12. At age 14 he published his first song, “Walk in the light”, which became very popular. He married Anne E Ketchum, and they had a daughter, Evangeline. He served as choirmaster of the Tabernacle Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia, and also the Broad Street and Arch Street Methodist Episcopal Churches there. He was also closely associated with the Harper Memorial Presbyterian Church there. He was a prolific composer with over 2000 works, publishing 18 books of revival and Sunday school music, and 90 songs for special occasions (Christmas, Easter, etc.). He died in Philadelphia, PA. John Perry
George C. Hugg

William R. Winters

Person Name: William R. Winter Author of "When Jesus Comes to Reign" in The Cyber Hymnal
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