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Ira David Sankey (August 28, 1840 – August 13, 1908), known as The Sweet Singer of Methodism, was an American gospel singer and composer, associated with evangelist Dwight L. Moody.
Ira David Sankey, son of David Sankey, known as the father of Lawrence County, and Mary Leeper Sankey, was born August 28, 1840, in Edinburg, on the outskirts of New Castle, Pennsylvania.When Sankey was 16, he was converted at a revival meeting at the King's Chapel United Methodist Church, which was about three miles away from his home. When he was young, Sankey served in the Civil War. Afterward, he took employment at the IRS, and also the YMCA. He became increasingly well known as a Gospel singer, and eventually attracted the attention of noted evangelist Dwight L. Moody. The two men met at a YMCA convention in Indianapolis, Indiana, in June, 1870. Several months later, Sankey attended his first evangelistic meeting with Moody. Shortly thereafter, Sankey resigned his government position. Sankey married Fanny V. Edwards, one of his choir members, in September 1863. They had three sons. In October 1871, Sankey and Moody were in the middle of a revival meeting when the Great Chicago Fire broke out.The two men barely escaped the conflagration with their lives. Sankey ended up watching the city burn from a rowboat far out on Lake Michigan. On June 7, 1872, Sankey and Moody made the first of several joint visits to the UK. Sankey's hymns were promoted by the famous London Baptist preacher, Charles Spurgeon, long afterwards. While in Edinburgh, they raised £10,000 for the purpose of building a new home for the Carrubbers Close Mission. During their time in Edinburgh, the foundation stone was laid and the building remains one of the few on the Royal Mile which today serves the same purpose for which it was built. When Rev. Mr. Moody was asked by a local pastor what he felt was the primary contribution that a gospel singer and song leader such as Ira Sankey brought to his meetings he replied, "If we can only get people to have the words of the Love of God coming from their mouths it's well on its way to residing in their hearts." "A Hymn of Thanksgiving" sheet music cover - November 26, 1899 Sankey wrote several hymns and songs, and composed and arranged music for many more. He collaborated with Philip Bliss and then later with James McGranahan and George Stebbins) on a series of "sacred song" collections published in the United States by Biglow & Main (a company of which he was president from 1895 to 1908), and in the United Kingdom by Morgan & Scott, publishers also of his most enduring work, the popular Sacred Songs and Solos (widely known as "Sankey & Moody") which eventually ran to over 1200 works and is still in use today. He was blind from glaucoma the last five years of his life, and no doubt found a kindred spirit in his friend and music-making partner, blind hymnodist Fanny Crosby. Stories of his hymn compositions seem a fitting way to conclude this biography. His first and most famous composition was 'The Ninety and Nine'. Sankey and Moody were en route from Glasgow to Edinburgh, Scotland, in May, 1874, as they were to hold a three-day campaign there. This was at the urgent request of the Ministerial Association. Prior to boarding the train, Sankey bought a weekly newspaper for a penny. He found nothing of interest but a sermon by Henry W. Beecher and some advertisements. Then, he found a little piece of poetry in a corner of one column that he liked, and he read it to Moody, but only received a polite reply. Sankey clipped the poem and tucked it in his pocket. At the noon day service of the second day of the special series, Moody preached on The Good Shepherd. Horatius Bonar added a few thrilling words and then Moody asked Mr. Sankey if he had a final song. An inner voice prompted him to sing the hymn that he found on the train. With conflict of spirit, he thought, this is impossible! The inner voice continued to prod him, even though there was no music to the poem, so he acquiesced. As calmly as if he had sung it a thousand times, he placed the little piece of newspaper on the organ in front of him. Lifting up his heart in a brief prayer to Almighty God, he then laid his hands on the keyboard, striking a chord in A flat. Half speaking and half singing, he completed the first stanza, which was followed by four more. Moody walked over with tears in his eyes and said, "Where did you get that hymn?" 'The Ninety and Nine' became his most famous tune and his most famous sale from that time on. The words were written by Elizabeth Clephane in 1868. She died in 1869, little realizing her contribution to the Christian world. Ira D. Sankey died August 13, 1908 in Brooklyn. Legacy In 1979–1980, the Gospel Music Association recognized Sankey's prodigious contributions to gospel music by listing him in the Gospel Music Hall of Fame.(Ref Wikipedia)
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A Little While-Ira Sankey A Shelter In The Time Of Storm-Ira Sankey A Soldier Of The Cross-Ira Sankey A Song Of Heaven And Homeland-Ira Sankey A Year Of Precious Blessings-Ira Sankey Able To Deliver-Ira Sankey After-Ira Sankey After The Darkest Hour-Ira Sankey All For Me-Ira Sankey All Praise To Our Redeeming Lord-Ira Sankey Alleluia-Ira Sankey Alleluia Sing To Jesus-Ira Sankey Amazing Grace-Ira Sankey Amazing Love-Ira Sankey Ancient Of Days-Ira Sankey And Can It Be-Ira Sankey Angels We Have Heard On High-Ira Sankey Are You Washed In The Blood-Ira Sankey Army Of Endeavor-Ira Sankey As With Gladness-Ira Sankey Awake And Watch-Ira Sankey Away In A Manger-Ira Sankey Be Exalted-Ira Sankey Be Glorified-Ira Sankey Be Still And Know-Ira Sankey Be Ye Strong In The Lord-Ira Sankey Behold How Good-Ira Sankey Behold The Wondrous Love-Ira Sankey Believe And Obey-Ira Sankey Beneath The Cross Of Jesus-Ira Sankey Bless God-Ira Sankey Bless The Lord-Ira Sankey Blessed Assurance-Ira Sankey Blessed Be The Name Of The Lord-Ira Sankey Blessed Redeemer (crosby)-Ira Sankey Blest Be The Tie That Binds-Ira Sankey Bountiful Harvest-Ira Sankey Bring In The Children-Ira Sankey By The Blood Of The Lamb-Ira Sankey Call Them In-Ira Sankey Change My Heart-Ira Sankey Christ Is Risen-Ira Sankey Clap Your Hands Ye People All-Ira Sankey Cleanse Me-Ira Sankey Come And Go With Me-Ira Sankey Come Every Soul By Sin Oppressed-Ira Sankey Come Holy Spirit-Ira Sankey Come Holy Spirit Robert Bruce-Ira Sankey Come Home My Child-Ira Sankey Come Into His Presence-Ira Sankey Come Oh Come With Thy Broken Heart-Ira Sankey Come Prodigal Come-Ira Sankey Come Thou Almighty King-Ira Sankey Come Thou Weary-Ira Sankey Count Your Blessings-Ira Sankey Crown Him With Many Crowns-Ira Sankey Dear Lord And Father Of Mankind-Ira Sankey Deliverance-Ira Sankey Doxology-Ira Sankey Draw Me-Ira Sankey Easter Lilies-Ira Sankey Encamped Along The Hills Of Light-Ira Sankey Everybody Ought To Know-Ira Sankey Faith Is The Victory-Ira Sankey Father God-Ira Sankey Favor And Peace On Earth-Ira Sankey For You And Me Fanny Crosby-Ira Sankey For You I Am Praying-Ira Sankey Gather In The Sheaves-Ira Sankey Give Thanks-Ira Sankey Gloria-Ira Sankey Glory Ever Be To Jesus-Ira Sankey Glory To God-Ira Sankey Go And Work-Ira Sankey Go Forth-Ira Sankey God Is Love-Ira Sankey God Is So Good-Ira Sankey God Is Still On The Throne-Ira Sankey God Knows-Ira Sankey God Loveth The Righteous-Ira Sankey God Of Eternity-Ira Sankey God Will Take Care Of You-Ira Sankey Grace Tis A Charming Sound-Ira Sankey Great Is The Lord-Ira Sankey Great Jehovah Mighty Lord-Ira Sankey Greater Is He That Is In Me-Ira Sankey Hallowed Be Thy Name-Ira Sankey Hark Hark The Song-Ira Sankey Hark The Herald Angels Sing-Ira Sankey Have You Any Room For Jesus-Ira Sankey Have You Ever Heard The Story-Ira Sankey Have You Sought-Ira Sankey He Hideth My Soul-Ira Sankey He Is Coming-Ira Sankey He Lives-Ira Sankey He Shall Feed His Flock-Ira Sankey Hear My Cry-Ira Sankey Hear Us O Savior-Ira Sankey Heavenly Father-Ira Sankey Help Me O Lord-Ira Sankey Help Us To Worship Thee-Ira Sankey Here Is Love-Ira Sankey Hes Got The Whole World-Ira Sankey Hiding In Thee-Ira Sankey Higher Ground-Ira Sankey His Love-Ira Sankey His Name Is Jesus-Ira Sankey Holy Ground-Ira Sankey Home At Last-Ira Sankey Hosanna-Ira Sankey How Can I Keep From Singing-Ira Sankey How Lovely On The Mountain-Ira Sankey How Wonderful-Ira Sankey I Am Praying For You-Ira Sankey I Am Redeemed-Ira Sankey I Believe In God The Father-Ira Sankey I Believe-Ira Sankey I Cannot Tell-Ira Sankey I Know He Is Mine-Ira Sankey I Lift My Voice-Ira Sankey I Live-Ira Sankey I Stand Amazed In The Presence-Ira Sankey I Surrender All-Ira Sankey I Was Glad-Ira Sankey I Will Arise-Ira Sankey I Will Magnify-Ira Sankey I Will Rejoice-Ira Sankey I Will Sing Of The Mercies Of The Lord-Ira Sankey I Will Sing The Wondrous Story-Ira Sankey In Judah God Of Old Was Known-Ira Sankey In Love For Me-Ira Sankey In Loving Kindness Jesus Came-Ira Sankey In Tenderness He Sought Me-Ira Sankey In The Cross Of Christ I Glory-Ira Sankey In The Name Of Jesus-Ira Sankey Is Jesus Able To Redeem-Ira Sankey It Is Finished (proctor)-Ira Sankey It Is Well-Ira Sankey It Passeth Knowledge-Ira Sankey Ive Got A Home-Ira Sankey Jesus I Am Resting Resting-Ira Sankey Jesus I Come-Ira Sankey Jesus I Will Trust Thee-Ira Sankey Jesus Is Coming-Ira Sankey Jesus Jesus Jesus-Ira Sankey Jesus Leads-Ira Sankey Joy In Sorrow-Ira Sankey Joy Is The Flag-Ira Sankey Joy To The World-Ira Sankey Kept For Jesus-Ira Sankey Lamb Of God-Ira Sankey Lead Me-Ira Sankey Lead Me On-Ira Sankey Leaning On The Everlasting Arms-Ira Sankey Let Me Be-Ira Sankey Let My People Go-Ira Sankey Let The Blessed Savior In Fanny Crosby-Ira Sankey Let Us Break Bread Together-Ira Sankey Let Us Praise And Adore-Ira Sankey Let Us Stand For Jesus-Ira Sankey Let Us Walk In The Light-Ira Sankey Lift Up Your Heads-Ira Sankey Light After Darkness-Ira Sankey Little Steps-Ira Sankey Lord For Tomorrow-Ira Sankey |
Lord Jesus Christ-Ira Sankey Lord Of Lords-Ira Sankey Lord Send Us Forth-Ira Sankey Love The Lord-Ira Sankey Majesty-Ira Sankey Make Me A Channel-Ira Sankey Mercy There Was Great-Ira Sankey Mighty God-Ira Sankey More Love-Ira Sankey My Beloved Is Mine-Ira Sankey My Faith Looks Up To Thee-Ira Sankey My Ship Is Coming In-Ira Sankey Near To The Heart Of God-Ira Sankey Never Give Up-Ira Sankey Never Say Goodbye-Ira Sankey Not Far From The Kingdom-Ira Sankey Not Now My Child-Ira Sankey Now Thank We All Our God-Ira Sankey O Be Joyful In The Lord-Ira Sankey O Beautiful Sea-Ira Sankey O Believe Him-Ira Sankey O Blessed Be The Lord-Ira Sankey O Blessed Word-Ira Sankey O Brother Lifes Journey Beginning-Ira Sankey O Child Of God-Ira Sankey O Christ What Burdens Bowed Thy Head-Ira Sankey O Come All Ye Faithful-Ira Sankey O Come Let Us Adore Him-Ira Sankey O For A Heart To Praise My God-Ira Sankey O Give Thanks-Ira Sankey O God Our Father-Ira Sankey O God You Are My God-Ira Sankey O How I Love Jesus-Ira Sankey O Jerusalem-Ira Sankey O Jesus I Have Promised-Ira Sankey O Magnify The Lord-Ira Sankey O Precious Word-Ira Sankey O Serve The Lord-Ira Sankey O Songs Of The Beautiful-Ira Sankey O What A Savior-Ira Sankey Oer Land And Sea-Ira Sankey Oh Wonderful Word-Ira Sankey Oh Wondrous Name-Ira Sankey On The Resurrection Morning-Ira Sankey Only Remembered-Ira Sankey Only To Know-Ira Sankey Onward Onward-Ira Sankey Onward Soldiers-Ira Sankey Onward Upward-Ira Sankey Onward Will We Go-Ira Sankey Out Of Darkness Into Light-Ira Sankey Over The Beautiful River-Ira Sankey Praise My Soul-Ira Sankey Praise To The Holiest-Ira Sankey Praise To The Holy One-Ira Sankey Praise To The Lord-Ira Sankey Precious Blessings-Ira Sankey Precious Words-Ira Sankey Press On-Ira Sankey Redeemed-Ira Sankey Resurrection Morn-Ira Sankey Rock Of Ages-Ira Sankey Rod Of The Root Of Jesse-Ira Sankey Send The Gospel Light-Ira Sankey Send The Light-Ira Sankey Send Us Showers Of Blessing-Ira Sankey Shine On O Star (stuart)-Ira Sankey Show Me Thy Way-Ira Sankey Silent Night-Ira Sankey Simply Trusting-Ira Sankey Sing Unto The Lord-Ira Sankey Sing We The King-Ira Sankey Some Sweet Morn (marvin)-Ira Sankey Songs Of Gladness Horatius Bonar-Ira Sankey Speak Lord In The Stillness-Ira Sankey Spirit Of God-Ira Sankey Standing On The Promises-Ira Sankey Sunshine In My Soul-Ira Sankey Take Me As I Am-Ira Sankey Take Thou My Hand Julia Sterling-Ira Sankey Tell It Out (havergal)-Ira Sankey Thanks Be To God-Ira Sankey Thanks For The Bible-Ira Sankey Thanks For The Bible The Angels Joy-Ira Sankey The Christians Good Night-Ira Sankey The Cleansing Fountain-Ira Sankey The Everlasting Hills-Ira Sankey The Feast-Ira Sankey The Handwriting On The Wall-Ira Sankey The Harbor Bell-Ira Sankey The King Is Coming-Ira Sankey The King Of Glory-Ira Sankey The Lord Is King-Ira Sankey The Lord Is My Shepherd-Ira Sankey The Lords Prayer-Ira Sankey The Love Of Jesus Robert Bruce-Ira Sankey The Model Church-Ira Sankey The Name Of Jesus-Ira Sankey The Name Of The Lord-Ira Sankey The Ninety And Nine-Ira Sankey The Shadow Of The Rock-Ira Sankey The Smitten Rock-Ira Sankey The Story That Never Grows Old-Ira Sankey The Windows Of Heaven Are Open-Ira Sankey There Are Lonely Hearts To Cherish-Ira Sankey There Is A Paradise Of Rest-Ira Sankey There Is Joy-Ira Sankey There Is Power In The Blood-Ira Sankey There Shall Be Showers Of Blessing-Ira Sankey Therell Be No Dark Valley-Ira Sankey Theres A River Of Life-Ira Sankey They That Be Wise-Ira Sankey Thine Be The Glory-Ira Sankey This Is Our Endeavor-Ira Sankey This Is The Confidence-Ira Sankey This Is The Day-Ira Sankey Thou Wilt Keep Him In Perfect Peace-Ira Sankey Thy Hand Upholdeth Me-Ira Sankey Thy Word-Ira Sankey Tis So Sweet To Trust In Jesus-Ira Sankey To Arms To Arms Ye Soldiers-Ira Sankey To Be Like Jesus-Ira Sankey To Be There-Ira Sankey To God Be The Glory-Ira Sankey Tomorrow-Ira Sankey Trim Thy Lamp-Ira Sankey Trusting Jesus-Ira Sankey Under His Wings-Ira Sankey Victory In Jesus-Ira Sankey Waiting For Thy Coming-Ira Sankey Waiting-Ira Sankey Walking In The Sunshine-Ira Sankey We Are Able-Ira Sankey We Believe-Ira Sankey We Have A Message-Ira Sankey We Have Heard The Joyful Sound-Ira Sankey We Praise Thee We Bless Thee-Ira Sankey We See The Lord-Ira Sankey We Will Follow Thee-Ira Sankey We Worship And Adore Thee-Ira Sankey Welcome Wanderer Welcome-Ira Sankey Weve A Story To Tell-Ira Sankey What A Friend We Have In Jesus-Ira Sankey What A Gathering-Ira Sankey What A Mighty God We Serve-Ira Sankey When I Survey The Wondrous Cross-Ira Sankey When Mothers Of Salem-Ira Sankey When My Weary Hands Are Folded-Ira Sankey When The King Shall Come-Ira Sankey When The Mists Have Rolled Away-Ira Sankey When The Roll Is Called-Ira Sankey When We Walk With The Lord-Ira Sankey Where The Savior Leads-Ira Sankey Who Is On The Lords Sidel-Ira Sankey Whoever Will-Ira Sankey Whosoever Calleth Julia Sterling-Ira Sankey Whosoever Shall Call-Ira Sankey Whosoever Will May Come-Ira Sankey Wishing Hoping Knowing-Ira Sankey Yet There Is Room Horatius Bonar-Ira Sankey You Are My God-Ira Sankey |
There are also many other Christian pieces on this site which are included with other collections, e.g. the Children's Songs section contains quite a few.