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[When I see the way my Savior leads me]

Appears in 8 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: W. A. Ogden Incipit: 32132 16151 22123 Used With Text: What Tender Mercy

Author: Wm. Henry Gardiner Meter: 10.7.10.7 with refrain Appears in 9 hymnals First Line: When I see the way my Saviour leads me Refrain First Line: O, what tender, tender mercy Topics: Love of Christ Scripture: Ephesians 2:4 Used With Tune: [When I see the way my Saviour leads me]

Welche wunderbare Liebe

Author: Bertha R. Grimmell Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: Treu und huldvoll führet mich der Heiland Used With Tune: [Treu und huldvoll führet mich der Heiland]

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What Tender Mercy

Author: Wm. Henry Gardiner Hymnal: His Worthy Praise #27 (1915) First Line: When I see the way my Savior leads me Refrain First Line: Oh, what tender, tender mercy Lyrics: 1 When I see the way my Savior leads me, Caring for me day by day, Then I sadly bow my head and wonder How I could have gone astray. Refrain: Oh, what tender, tender mercy! Oh, what kind and loving care, Shown us by the dear and loving Shepherd, From his dwelling place so fair. 2 When I see the way my Savior leads me, Bearing patiently with me, Then I know how weak and undeserving Without him I’d counted be. [Refrain] 3 When I see the way my Savior leads me, How he crowned and blessed my days, In my grateful heart is deep thanksgiving, To my lips spring songs of praise. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [When I see the way my Savior leads me]

O, What Tender Mercy

Author: Wm. Henry Gardiner Hymnal: The Soul Winner #41 (1896) First Line: When I see the way my Savior leads me Refrain First Line: Oh, what tender, tender mercy Languages: English Tune Title: [When I see the way my Savior leads me]

O, What Tender Mercy

Author: Wm. Henry Gardiner Hymnal: Spirit and Life No. 2 #65 (1895) First Line: When I see the way my Savior leads me Refrain First Line: Oh, what tender, tender mercy Languages: English Tune Title: [When I see the way my Savior leads me]

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W. A. Ogden

1841 - 1897 Composer of "[When I see the way my Saviour leads me]" in Church Hymnal, Mennonite 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