Her song poem has gone around the world on the wings of this tune composed by Fred A. Fillmore, of the musically famous Fillmore brothers. See comments at [Hymn 453]. Fred A. was born May 15, 1856, at Paris, Illinois.
499. Judge me, God of my salvation
Psalm 43
A metrical version of Psalm 43 which may be compared with the version from the Scottish Psalter at [No. 587]. The fifth verse of the Psalm is made to serve as the refrain. The poet who made the version has not been identified. The hymn and tune were taken from the Psalter of the United Presbyterian Church.
MUSIC. AMARA was composed by William O. Perkins, concerning whom no information has been found.
500. I can hear my Savior calling
E. W. Blandy
An intimate hymn of personal consecration. The repetition of the phrases and the close harmony of the music have made the use of this song, even without the aid of an accompanying instrument, easy and enjoyable. No information has been found concerning the author, E. W. Blandy (misspelled Blandly in the Hymnary).
MUSIC. WHERE HE LEADS ME is admirably suited to the words. No information has come to light concerning the composer, J. S. Norris.