WOODWORTH
William B. Bradbury (PHH 114) originally composed WOODWORTH for Elizabeth Scott’s text “The God of Love Will Sure Indulge,” published in the Mendelssohn Collection (1849). Later Bradbury adapted Elliott’s text (originally written as 88 86) by repeating the words “I come” in order to fit his long-meter tune; he published this adaptation in his Eclectic TuneBook (1860). The union of this text and tune became a standard in the 405 THE PSALMS, BIBLE SONGS, AND HYMNS hymnals used by Dwight L. Moody and Ira D. Sankey (PHH 73) and achieved great popularity through use in Billy Graham Crusades as a hymn of invitation. This simple music is best sung in parts. Use light registration, and keep the tempo moving with two pulses per bar. [Liturgical Use] Service of confession and forgiveness; in response to preaching; for the Lord’s Supper; in evangelistic services as a hymn of invitation. William B. Bradbury originally composed WOODWORTH for Elizabeth Scott’s text “The God of Love Will Sure Indulge,” published in the Mendelssohn Collection (1849). Later Bradbury adapted Elliott’s text (originally written as 88 86) by repeating the words “I come” in order to fit his long-meter tune; he published this adaptation in his Eclectic TuneBook (1860). The union of this text and tune became a standard in the 405 THE PSALMS, BIBLE SONGS, AND HYMNS hymnals used by Dwight L. Moody and Ira D. Sankey and achieved great popularity through use in Billy Graham Crusades as a hymn of invitation. This simple music is best sung in parts. Use light registration, and keep the tempo moving with two pulses per bar.