of his most famous compositions. When Mr. Bliss so sadly met his death in the railroad disaster at Ashtabula, Ohio, December 29, 1876, Mr. McGranahan was selected to take his place as evangelistic singer in connection with Major Whittle, and much good was accomplished through their united efforts. He wrote much of the music in the Gospel Hymns, of which he was one of the joint compilers.

I Will Sing the Wondrous Story

Words by F. W. Rawley

Music by Peter P. Bilhorn

"I will sing the wondrous story,

Of the Christ who died for me."

The words of this hymn were written by F. H. Rawley, and the music by Peter Bilhorn, from whom I secured it in 1887 for use in Gospel Hymns and Sacred Songs and Solos. The hymn commenced in its original form, "Can't you sing the wondrous story," from which I changed it to "I will sing."

It was greatly blessed in our meetings in Aberdeen, Glasgow, and other places in Great Britain, many persons testifying to having been benefited by its use.

In the Cross of Christ I Glory

Words by Sir John Bowring

Music by Ithamar Conkey

"In the cross of Christ I glory,

Towering o'er the wrecks of time."

Sir John Bowring, a native of Exeter, England, is the author of this strengthening hymn. He was nominally a Unitarian, but in fact he was a man who lived and died possessed of a clear, strong evan

gelical faith in the virtue of the blood of the atonement. Before he was sixteen he had mastered five languages without the aid of a teacher. He was engaged in the woolen trade with his father, but early took to literary pursuits, and distinguished himself therein. He was twice elected to Parliament. In 1828 the University of Groningen conferred upon him the degree of LL. D. In 1845 he was appointed English consul at Canton, China, and he finally became Commander-in-Chief and Vice Admiral of Hong Kong. He was knighted by the Queen in 1854. He died in 1872, with peace in his heart and in the hope of the resurrection of the just. On his tombstone is inscribed, "In the Cross of Christ I Glory."

Sir John Bowring was one of the most remarkable men of his day. He was born 1792, his father being a manufacturer of woolen goods for China and other distant countries. When only six years of age Sir John had mastered six languages, and before long he knew no less than thirteen. At the age of forty-three he was elected to the Parliament, and after filling many positions of honor, both home and abroad, he was knighted in 1854. He wrote many excellent hymns, besides volumes of political, economic and religious essays, which caused him to become a member of nearly every learned society in Europe. He lived to be over eighty years of age, and died in peace and joyful hope of the resurrection. On his tombstone may be found the first line of this, his immortal hymn,

"In the cross of Christ I glory."

The tune "Rathbun," by Ithamar Conkey, of New York City, fits the words splendidly. Mr. Conkey was born 1815. He was a noted bass singer, and for a long time connected with the Calvary Church, New York. He died 1867.

Words by Priscilla J. Owens

Jesus Saves

Music by Wm. J. Kirkpatrick

"We have heard the joyful sound;

Jesus saves! Jesus saves!"

Mr. Kirkpatrick is a resident of Philadelphia, and was associated with John R. Sweeney in the publication of several hymn-books. He is the author of many popular hymns, "Jesus saves," and "Meekly wait and murmur not," perhaps being the best known of his compositions. Both of these hymns were extensively used in our meetings, and greatly blessed to many souls.

Jewels

Words by the Rev. W. O. Cushing

Music by G. F. Root

"When he cometh, when he cometh,

To make up his jewels."

This hymn was written by the Rev. W. O. Cushing and set to music by G. F. Root, and is one of the most popular children's hymns in the world. He wrote many hymns for me, among the most popular of which may be mentioned, “Hiding in Thee " and "There'll be no Dark Valley."

The Rev. William Orcott Cushing was born in Hingham, Mass., 1823, and was converted while yet a child. He entered the ministry, and continued therein for many years, until he partly lost the power of speech. This caused him to give up preaching, but the prayer which he made, "Lord still give me something to do for thee!" was wonderfully answered, and he was permitted to write hymns for children, many of which have been blessed to tens of thousands throughout the world, whom his voice as a preacher could never have reached.

"Jewels "

Saviour" and "I am so glad that Jesus loves me," two of the most popular children's hymns in the world. The Rev. Mr. Cushing died 1902.

A minister returning from Europe on an English steamer visited the steerage, and after some friendly talk, proposed a singing service-if something could be started that "everybody" knew-for there were hundreds of emigrants there from nearly every part of Europe.

"It'll have to be an American tune, then," said the steerage-master; "try "His Jewels.'

The minister struck out at once with the melody and words

"When he cometh, when he cometh,"

and scores of the poor, half-fed multitude joined voices with him. Many probably recognized the music of the old glee, and some had heard the sweet air played in the church steeples at home. Other voices chimed in, male and female, catching the air and sometimes the words-they were so easy and so many times repeated-and the volume of song increased, till the singing minister stood in the midst of an international concert, the most novel that he ever led. (Theron Brown's Story of the Hymns and Tunes.)

George Frederick Root, Doctor of Music, the author of the tune, was born in Sheffield, Mass., 1820, and died 1895.

Knocking, Knocking

Words by Mrs. Harriet Beecher Stowe

Music by George F. Root

"Knocking, knocking, who is there?

Waiting, waiting, oh, how fair!"

This hymn was written by Mrs. H. B. Stowe, the well-known author of "Uncle Tom's Cabin." Mrs. Stowe wrote several hymns, but this is perhaps the

most popular. The tune was written by George F.

Root.

More Love to Thee, O Christ

Words by Mrs. Elizabeth Prentiss

Music by W. H. Doane

"More love to Thee, O Christ!

More love to Thee."

This favorite hymn was written by Mrs. Elizabeth Payson Prentiss, who was born in Portland, Me., 1818, and in 1845 became the wife of Rev. George L. Prentiss, D. D., who afterward became Professor of Theology at the Union Seminary, New York City. The hymn was written in 1869, and first printed on a fly-sheet. It became a useful revival hymn in the years that followed. Mrs. Prentiss, who wrote many well-known poems, was an invalid the greater part of her life, and died in 1878.

The music was composed by W. H. Doane.

My Mother's Prayer

Words by T. C. O'Kane

Music by T. C. O'Kane

"As I wandered round the homestead,

Many a dear familiar spot."

"My Mother's Prayer" was sung at nearly all our temperance meetings, both in England and America, and many souls were led to Christ by the tender memories awakened by this hymn. It was first published by Philip Phillips, in his book, "Dew Drops." A minister writes the following:

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What our mothers sang to us when they put us to sleep is singing yet. We may have forgotten the words; but they went into the fiber of our soul, and will forever be a part of it. It is not so much what you formally teach your children as what you