In the United States, This popular hymn is commonly sung to the tune called “Nettleton.” Though often attributed to John Wyeth or Asahel Nettleton, its true author is unknown. Wyeth was a printer, and though Nettleton was an evangelist, it is not clear whether he composed this melody.
The lyrics were written by Robert Robinson in 1758. They were published along with the “Nettleton” melody in 1813, in “Wyeth’s Repository of Sacred Music, Part Second.”
This is a beautiful hymn, and I hope you enjoy my lyre arrangement!
Beautiful hymn. I enjoyed the sound of the lyre while the words went through my mind.
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This has always been one of my favorite hymns. I used to play it on piano. Thanks for listening, glad you enjoyed it.
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Nice blog
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