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[Would we patiently carry the burdens of life]

Appears in 3 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: William J. Kirkpatrick Tune Key: A Flat Major Incipit: 34555 56451 23332

Author: Eliza Edmunds Hewitt Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: Would we patiently carry the burdens of life Refrain First Line: Coming in glory to earth again Lyrics: 1 Would we patiently carry the burdens of life, More trustfully bear its sorrow, If but a day longer would end earthly strife, If Jesus were coming tomorrow? Refrain: Coming in glory to earth again, Coming in majesty He shall reign; Blessèd deliv’rance His people obtain, When Jesus shall come—some tomorrow. 2 Would we cheerfully work in the Master’s good cause, More faithfully tell the story, Upholding the banner of Christ and His cross, If Jesus were coming tomorrow? [Refrain] 3 Would we turn from the trifles that lure us aside, Our Guidebook more closely follow, And seek for the blessing that’s never denied, If Jesus were coming tomorrow? [Refrain] 4 Let us daily press onward with courage and cheer, And hope from His promise borrow; Be watching, and waiting for Him to appear, Today, or it may be tomorrow. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [Would we patiently carry the burdens of life] Text Sources: Pentecostal Praises by William J. Kirkpatrick and Henry L. Gilmour (Phladelphia: Hall-Mack, 1898)

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If Jesus Were Coming Tomorrow

Author: Eliza Edmunds Hewitt Hymnal: The Cyber Hymnal #15072 First Line: Would we patiently carry the burdens of life Refrain First Line: Coming in glory to earth again Lyrics: 1 Would we patiently carry the burdens of life, More trustfully bear its sorrow, If but a day longer would end earthly strife, If Jesus were coming tomorrow? Refrain: Coming in glory to earth again, Coming in majesty He shall reign; Blessèd deliv’rance His people obtain, When Jesus shall come—some tomorrow. 2 Would we cheerfully work in the Master’s good cause, More faithfully tell the story, Upholding the banner of Christ and His cross, If Jesus were coming tomorrow? [Refrain] 3 Would we turn from the trifles that lure us aside, Our Guidebook more closely follow, And seek for the blessing that’s never denied, If Jesus were coming tomorrow? [Refrain] 4 Let us daily press onward with courage and cheer, And hope from His promise borrow; Be watching, and waiting for Him to appear, Today, or it may be tomorrow. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [Would we patiently carry the burdens of life]

If Jesus Were Coming To-morrow?

Author: E. E. Hewitt Hymnal: Pentecostal Praises #46 (1898) First Line: Would we patiently carry the burdens of life Refrain First Line: Coming in glory to earth again Languages: English Tune Title: [Would we patiently carry the burdens of life]

If Jesus Were Coming?

Author: E. E. Hewitt Hymnal: Songs of Triumph Nos. 1 and 2 Combined #145 (1890) First Line: Would we patiently carry the burdens of life Refrain First Line: Coming in glory to earth again Languages: English Tune Title: [Would we patiently carry the burdens of life]

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William J. Kirkpatrick

1838 - 1921 Person Name: William James Kirkpatrick Composer of "[Would we patiently carry the burdens of life]" in The Cyber Hymnal William J. Kirkpatrick (b. Duncannon, PA, 1838; d. Philadelphia, PA, 1921) received his musical training from his father and several other private teachers. A carpenter by trade, he engaged in the furniture business from 1862 to 1878. He left that profession to dedicate his life to music, serving as music director at Grace Methodist Church in Philadelphia. Kirkpatrick compiled some one hundred gospel song collections; his first, Devotional Melodies (1859), was published when he was only twenty-one years old. Many of these collections were first published by the John Hood Company and later by Kirkpatrick's own Praise Publishing Company, both in Philadelphia. Bert Polman

E. E. Hewitt

1851 - 1920 Person Name: Eliza Edmunds Hewitt Author of "If Jesus Were Coming Tomorrow" in The Cyber Hymnal Pseudonym: Lidie H. Edmunds. Eliza Edmunds Hewitt was born in Philadelphia 28 June 1851. She was educated in the public schools and after graduation from high school became a teacher. However, she developed a spinal malady which cut short her career and made her a shut-in for many years. During her convalescence, she studied English literature. She felt a need to be useful to her church and began writing poems for the primary department. she went on to teach Sunday school, take an active part in the Philadelphia Elementary Union and become Superintendent of the primary department of Calvin Presbyterian Church. Dianne Shapiro, from "The Singers and Their Songs: sketches of living gospel hymn writers" by Charles Hutchinson Gabriel (Chicago: The Rodeheaver Company, 1916)