HYMNS YOU LOVE" By Phil Kerr
Trust and Obey Words by J. H. Sammis Music by D. B. Towner
S ingsp iration ’s S ix th Printing Inspiring r>y(i>ns The Combination hym nal tha t is lifting the hearts of thou sand s across the continent
S ome years ago Moody was con ducting meetings in Brockton, Mass.,” wrote D. B. Towner, “ and I had the pleasure of sing ing for him there. One night a young man rose in testimony meeting and said, ‘I’m not quite sure-—but I am going to trust, and I am going to obey.’ I jotted that sentence down and sent it with the story to Rev. J. H. Sam mis. He wrote the hymn and the tune was born.” Sammis, bom in New York, became a businessman in Logans- port, Ind. and an active Chris tian layman. He finally gave up his business, served as a YMCA secretary for several years, then became a Presbyterian minister, pastoring churches in Indiana, Michigan and Minnesota. From 1909 until his death (June 12, 1919) he was on the faculty oT the Bible Institute of Los An geles. He was editor of the K ing ’ s B usiness magazine dur ing the early years. D. B. Towner was bom March 5, 1860 in Rome, Pa. The posses sor of unusual musical ability, he became musical director at the Centenary M.E. Church of Bing hamton, N.Y. at the age of 20, later serving in similar capacity in the York Street Methodist Church of Cincinnati. In 1885 he joined Dwight L. Moody, serv ing as head of Moody Bible In stitute’s musical department from 1893 until his death. The Uni versity of Tennessee conferred the degree of Doctor of Music upon him in 1900. He was an outstanding singer, choir leader and teacher with a rich baritone voice. He edited many hymnals and composed music for hun dreds of songs, including “ Re deemed,” “ Anywhere With Je sus,” “ Grace Greater Than Our Sin,” and “Trust and Obey.” He died suddenly, October 3, 1919, while conducting the music in an evangelistic campaign in Longwood, Mo. C O PYRIG H TED
527 Favorite Hymns and Gospel Songs in this Singspiration which is not just another hymnbook careful compilation and meticulous selection of the best gospel songs and hymns of all ages. Just the kind of songs your church likes to sing—from the kind of hymnbook Bible-believing churches have long been looking for. Over 10 years of extensive research by Al Smith and staff has produced this new high in editorial excellence and quality production. Only the most loved hymns— still sung today — have been included to emphasize great gospel truths. Beautifully bound in durable red morocco cloth and gold stamped finish, it contains 512 pages and is 6 x 8 V 2 x 1-5/16 inches.
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