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[‘Twas spoken by the wayside]

Appears in 4 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Jno. R. Sweney Incipit: 53211 23262 17655 Used With Text: A Little Word

Author: Mabel Taylor Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6 D Appears in 4 hymnals First Line: ’Twas spoken by the wayside Lyrics: 1 ’Twas spoken by the wayside, A little, trembling word, And, though ’twas but a whisper, It did not fall unheard. It bade the night of sorrow From weeping eyes depart, It made a burden lighter, And healed a breaking heart. ’Twas spoken by the wayside, A little, trembling word, And, though ’twas but a whisper, It did not fall unheard. 2 ’Twas spoken by the wayside, Where many came and passed, And, swiftly as an arrow, It reached its mark at last; ’Twas spoken by the wayside, When evening shades were dim, It told the love of Jesus, And brought a soul to Him. ’Twas spoken by the wayside, Where many came and passed, And, swiftly as an arrow, It reached its mark at last. 3 Go, stand ye by the wayside, And breathe in fervent prayer A word of love and kindness, ’Twill find an echo there. Ye know not who may listen, Or what that word may do; But go in faith, believing The Lord has work for you. Go, stand ye by the wayside, And breathe in fervent prayer A word of love and kindness, ’Twill find an echo there. Used With Tune: MOUNT WASHINGTON Text Sources: On Joyful Wing, by John R. Sweney and William J. Kirkpatrick (Philadelphia: John J. Hood, 1886)

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A Little Word

Author: Mabel Taylor Hymnal: On Joyful Wing #84 (1886) First Line: ‘Twas spoken by the wayside Lyrics: 1 ‘Twas spoken by the wayside, A little, trembling word, And, though ‘twas but a whisper, It did not fall unheard; It bade the night of sorrow From weeping eyes depart, It made a burden lighter, And healed a breaking heart. ‘Twas spoken by the wayside, A little, trembling word, And, though ‘twas but a whisper, It did not fall unheard. 2 ‘Twas a spoken by the wayside, Where many came and passed, And, swiftly as an arrow, It reached its mark at last; ‘Twas spoken by the wayside, When evening shades were dim, It told the love of Jesus, And brought a soul to him. ‘Twas a spoken by the wayside, Where many came and passed, And, swiftly as an arrow, It reached its mark at last. 3 Go, stand ye by the wayside, And breathe in fervent prayer A word of love and kindness, ‘Twill find an echo there. Ye know not who may listen, Or what that word may do; But go in faith, believing The Lord has work for you. Go, stand ye by the wayside, And breathe in fervent prayer A word of love and kindness, ‘Twill find an echo there. Tune Title: [‘Twas spoken by the wayside]

A Little Word

Author: Mabel Taylor Hymnal: The Cyber Hymnal #12681 Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6 D First Line: ’Twas spoken by the wayside Lyrics: 1 ’Twas spoken by the wayside, A little, trembling word, And, though ’twas but a whisper, It did not fall unheard. It bade the night of sorrow From weeping eyes depart, It made a burden lighter, And healed a breaking heart. ’Twas spoken by the wayside, A little, trembling word, And, though ’twas but a whisper, It did not fall unheard. 2 ’Twas spoken by the wayside, Where many came and passed, And, swiftly as an arrow, It reached its mark at last; ’Twas spoken by the wayside, When evening shades were dim, It told the love of Jesus, And brought a soul to Him. ’Twas spoken by the wayside, Where many came and passed, And, swiftly as an arrow, It reached its mark at last. 3 Go, stand ye by the wayside, And breathe in fervent prayer A word of love and kindness, ’Twill find an echo there. Ye know not who may listen, Or what that word may do; But go in faith, believing The Lord has work for you. Go, stand ye by the wayside, And breathe in fervent prayer A word of love and kindness, ’Twill find an echo there. Languages: English Tune Title: MOUNT WASHINGTON

A Little Word

Author: Mabel Taylor Hymnal: Words of Life #143 (1889) First Line: 'Twas spoken by the wayside Refrain First Line: 'Twas spoken by the wayside Languages: English Tune Title: ['Twas spoken by the wayside]

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Mabel Taylor

Author of "A Little Word" in On Joyful Wing

John R. Sweney

1837 - 1899 Person Name: Jno. R. Sweney Composer of "[‘Twas spoken by the wayside]" in On Joyful Wing John R. Sweney (1837-1899) was born in West Chester, Pennsylvania, and exhibited musical abilities at an early age. At nineteen he was studying with a German music teacher, leading a choir and glee club, and performing at children’s entertainments. By twenty-two he was teaching at a school in Dover, Delaware. Soon thereafter, he was put in charge of the band of the Third Delaware Regiment of the Union Army for the duration of the Civil War. After the war, he became Professor of Music at the Pennsylvania Military Academy, and director of Sweney’s Cornet Band. He eventually earned Bachelor and Doctor of Music degrees at the Academy. Sweney began composing church music in 1871 and became well-known as a leader of large congregations. His appreciators stated “Sweney knows how to make a congregation sing” and “He had great power in arousing multitudes.” He also became director of music for a large Sunday school at the Bethany Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia of which John Wanamaker was superintendent (Wanamaker was the founder of the first major department store in Philadelphia). In addition to his prolific output of hymn melodies and other compositions, Sweney edited or co-edited about sixty song collections, many in collaboration with William J. Kirkpatrick. Sweney died on April 10, 1899, and his memorial was widely attended and included a eulogy by Wanamaker. Joe Hickerson from "Joe's Jottings #9" used by permission