Knowles Shaw
Knowles Shaw (October 13, 1834 – June 7, 1878) was an American author and composer of gospel
hymns
.
Biography
Shaw was born in
Disciples of Christ
at the time.
His best known work is the popular gospel song "
Bringing in the Sheaves
" (words). He also wrote "Tarry with Me" and a tune used with "We Saw Thee Not" among many other works.
Shaw was a prolific evangelist, known for his wit, knowledge of the Bible, and ability to generate and maintain rapport with an audience.[1] He baptized over eleven thousand people in his ministry.[2]
Death
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Shaw died in a train wreck in McKinney, Texas, and a Methodist minister on board said that Shaw saved his life in the wreck. He was buried in East Hill Cemetery in Rushville, Indiana. His last words were: "It is a grand thing to rally people to the Cross of Christ."[3]
Shaw’s works
- Shining Pearls, 1868
- The Golden Gate, 1871
- Sparkling Jewels, 1871
- The Gospel Trumpet, 1878
- The Morning Star, 1878
Lyrics
- "Bringing in the Sheaves"
- "The Handwriting on the Wall"
Tunes
- "We Saw Thee Not"
- "I am the Vine and Ye are the Branches"
- "Tarry with Me"
References
- ^ "In the Department of Religious Studies, we . . . | Department of Religious Studies | Memorial University of Newfoundland". Mun.ca. November 16, 2021. Retrieved May 3, 2022.
- ^ Baxter, William (1879). The Life of Knowles Shaw, Singing Evangelist. Cincinnati, Ohio: Central Book Concern. pp. 152, 184.
- ^ "http://www.therestorationmovement.com/knowlesshaw.htm#9 Archived February 13, 2012, at the Wayback Machine
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