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Representative Text1 I come to the garden alone, Refrain: 2 He speaks, and the sound of
His voice 3 I'd stay in the garden with Him Baptist Hymnal, 1991 Author: C. Austin MilesCharles Austin Miles USA 1868-1946. Born at Lakehurst, NJ, he attended the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and the University of PA. He became a pharmacist. He married Bertha H Haagen, and they had two sons: Charles and Russell. In 1892 he abandoned his pharmacy career and began writing gospel songs. At first he furnished compositions to the Hall-Mack Publishing Company, but soon became editor and manager, where he worked for 37 years. He felt he was serving God better in the gospel song writing business, than as a pharmacist. He published the following song books: “New songs of the gospel” (1900), “The service of praise” (1900), “The voice of praise” (1904), “The tribute of song” (1904), “New songs of the gospel… Go to person page >Text Information
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One occasionally hears stories of someone who disappeared and was assumed dead suddenly reappearing to their family and loved ones in a joyful surprise. Imagine how much greater Mary Magdalene's shock and elation was when Jesus, whom she had seen dead and buried three days earlier (Mark 15:40, 47), suddenly called her by name and she turned and saw Him, very much alive and in person (John 20:16). This hymn elaborates on the emotions she may have felt in that moment, when her grief was turned to joy. Text:This text was written by C. Austin Miles in 1912. By his own account (as given in George Sanville's Forty Gospel Hymn Stories), he saw a vivid dream after reading John 20, and was then inspired to write this hymn about the first encounter between Mary Magdalene and her risen Lord. Miles's hymn has been criticized for being overly sentimental and even erotic. When put in the context of the Scripture that inspired it, one can see that Miles wrote the song from Mary's point of view. In it, she expresses the great joy she must have felt on suddenly hearing and seeing her beloved Savior after witnessing His death and burial (Mark 15:40, 47). However, the long and loving communion to which the refrain alludes is not recorded or implied in the biblical account (John 20:14-18), which rather indicates that their conversation was quite short – as soon as Mary recognizes Jesus, He tells her to go. Perhaps Miles means that that moment was so overflowing with the sudden change of emotions from grief to joy that time seemed to stand still. Tune:The tune GARDEN was written at the same time as the text by C. Austin Miles. They were published for the first time together in The Gospel Message No. 2 in 1912. Originally, the tune had two-part treble harmony on the stanza and standard four-part harmony on the refrain, but in modern hymnals, the entire hymn is given in four-part harmony. Because the hymn was written from Mary's point of view, it might be good to have the women or a soloist sing the entire song, or just the stanzas (with the entire group on the refrain). When/Why/How:Because this hymn narrates and expands on part of the Resurrection account, it is best suited for Easter morning, whether in a simple handbell setting like “In the Garden” as a quiet prelude, or an organ setting for an offertory (as in “With Everlasting Alleluias”, or a choral anthem based on “In the Garden” before the sermon. Unlike many Easter hymns, which overflow with proclamations of victory well suited to brass and full organ, this hymn provides a relatively quiet reflection best suited to simple piano or light instruments. Tiffany Shomsky, FlexScores are available in the Media section below. MuseScore is a free music notation program that can open and edit MusicXML scores. TimelinePage ScansInstancesInstances (1 - 44 of 44)
African American Heritage Hymnal #494Display Title: In the Garden First Line: I come to the garden alone Tune Title: GARDEN Author: C. Austin Miles, 1868-1946 Meter: 8 9 10 7 with refrain Scripture: Genesis 3:8 Date: 2001 Subject: Fellowship | with God; God | Love and Mercy; Jesus Christ | His Love and Mercy; Jesus Christ | Our Love For Jesus African American Heritage Hymnal #494 Ambassador Hymnal #548Display Title: In the Garden First Line: I come to the garden alone Tune Title: IN THE GARDEN Author: C. Austin Miles, 1868-1946 Meter: 8 9 10 7 w/refrain Date: 1994 Subject: Closing Hymns | ; Comfort & Rest | ; Death | ; Devotional | ; Eternal Destiny | ; Forgiveness | ; Inner Life | ; Testimony | Ambassador Hymnal #548
Celebrating Grace Hymnal #200Display Title: In the Garden First Line: I come to the garden alone Tune Title: GARDEN Author: C. Austin Miles Meter: 8.9.5.5.7 with refrain Scripture: John 20:11-18 Date: 2010 Subject: Christian Year-Eastertide | ; God the Son | Eastertide Celebrating Grace Hymnal #200
Chalice Hymnal #227Display Title: In the Garden First Line: I come to the garden alone Tune Title: GARDEN Author: C. Austin Miles Meter: 89.557 w. refrain Scripture: John 20:11-17 Date: 1995 Subject: Christian Year: Easter | ; Comfort | ; God Known in Jesus Christ | Resurrection and Exaltation; Jesus Christ | ; Jesus Christ: Resurrection | ; Joy | ; Serenity | Chalice Hymnal #227
Hymns for a Pilgrim People #205Display Title: In the Garden First Line: I come to the garden alone Tune Title: GARDEN Author: C. Austin Miles, 1868-1946 Meter: Irregular Scripture: John 20:20 Date: 2007 Subject: Assurance | ; Easter | ; Funeral | ; Guidance | ; Jesus Christ | ; Presence of God | ; Resurrection | Hymns for a Pilgrim People #205
Hymns of Faith #19Display Title: In the Garden First Line: I come to the garden alone Tune Title: [I come to the garden alone] Author: C. Austin Miles Scripture: John 20:11-18; John 20:18 Date: 1980 Subject: Christ | Resurrection; Fellowship | with God Hymns of Faith #19
Hymns of Promise #174Display Title: In the Garden First Line: I come to the garden alone Tune Title: GARDEN Author: C. Austin Miles, 1868-1946 Meter: 8.9.10.7.Ref. Scripture: John 20:1-18 Date: 2015 Subject: Easter | Hymns of Promise #174
Lead Me, Guide Me (2nd ed.) #425Display Title: In the Garden First Line: I come to the garden alone Tune Title: GARDEN Author: C. Austin Miles, 1868-1946 Meter: 8 9 10 7 with refrain Scripture: John 20:11-18 Date: 2012 Subject: Easter Season | Resurrection; Easter Vigil | ; Guidance | ; Joy | ; Love for Jesus Christ | ; Petition, Prayer | ; Presence of God | Lead Me, Guide Me (2nd ed.) #425
One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism #545Display Title: In the Garden First Line: I come to the garden alone Tune Title: GARDEN Author: C. Austin Miles, 1868-1946 Meter: 8 9 10 7 with refrain Scripture: Genesis 3:8; Psalm 5:3; John 10:3; John 18:1; John 20:11-18 Date: 2018 Subject: Inner Peace | ; Joy | ; Prayer | ; The Gospel in the Christian Life | Healing and Comfort One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism #545
Rejoice Hymns #507Display Title: In the Garden First Line: I come to the garden alone Tune Title: GARDEN Author: C. Austin Miles, 1868-1946 Meter: Irregular Date: 2011 Subject: Assurance and Confidence | ; Guidance | ; Prayer | Rejoice Hymns #507
Sing Joyfully #267Display Title: In the Garden First Line: I come to the garden alone Tune Title: [I come to the garden alone] Author: C. Austin Miles Date: 1989 Subject: Fellowship | with God Sing Joyfully #267
Songs of Zion #44Display Title: In the Garden First Line: I come to the garden alone Tune Title: [I come to the garden alone] Author: C. A. M. Date: 1981 Subject: Hymns | Songs of Zion #44
The New Century Hymnal #237Display Title: I Come to the Garden Alone (In the Garden) First Line: I come to the garden alone Tune Title: GARDEN Author: C. Austin Miles Meter: 8.9.5.5.7. with refrain Scripture: John 20:14-18 Date: 1995 Subject: Biblical Names | ; Easter | ; Jesus Christ | Presence of The New Century Hymnal #237
The United Methodist Hymnal #314Display Title: In the Garden (I Come to the Garden Alone) First Line: I come to the garden alone Tune Title: GARDEN Author: C. Austin Miles Meter: 89.557 with Refrain Scripture: John 20:11-18 Date: 1989 Subject: Biblical Narrative | ; Christ's Gracious Life | Resurrection and Exaltation; Christian Year | Ascension; Christian Year | Easter; Jesus Christ | ; Jesus Christ | Love For; Joy | The United Methodist Hymnal #314
Timeless Truths #962Display Title: In the Garden First Line: I come to the garden alone Tune Title: [I come to the garden alone] Author: C. A. M. Meter: 8.9.10.7 R Scripture: John 20:15-16 Subject: Jesus/Savior | Source: Anonymous/Unknown, The Blue Book (1); Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/In_the_Garden) Timeless Truths #962
Total Praise #492Display Title: In the Garden First Line: I come to the garden alone Tune Title: GARDEN Author: C. Austin Miles, 1868-1946 Meter: 8 9 10 7 with refrain Scripture: Genesis 3:8 Date: 2011 Subject: Fellowship with God | ; Guidance | ; Jesus Christ | His Love and Mercy; Jesus Christ | Our Love For Jesus; Joy | ; Prayer and Intercession | Total Praise #492
Worship and Rejoice #300Display Title: In the Garden First Line: I come to the garden alone Tune Title: GARDEN Author: C. Austin Miles, 1868-1946 Meter: 8.9.10.7.Ref. Scripture: Genesis 3:8; Psalm 5:3; John 10:3; John 10:27; John 20:10-18 Date: 2003 Worship and Rejoice #300
Worship and Service Hymnal #311Display Title: In the Garden First Line: I come to the garden alone Tune Title: [I come to the garden alone] Author: C. Austin Miles, 1868-1946 Date: 2006 Subject: Christ | Resurrection; Duets | ; Resurrection | ; The Christian Way of Life | Assurance and Trust Worship and Service Hymnal #311
Worship in Song #121Display Title: In the Garden First Line: I come to the garden alone Tune Title: IN THE GARDEN Author: C. Austin Miles Scripture: John 20:11-18 Date: 1996 Subject: Jesus as friend | ; Joy | ; Living Christ | ; Singing (or Song) | Worship in Song #121
Yes, Lord! #87Display Title: In the Garden First Line: I come to the garden alone Tune Title: [I come to the garden alone] Author: C. Austin Miles Date: 1982 Subject: Comfort | Yes, Lord! #87 찬송과 예배 = Chansong gwa yebae = Come, Let Us Worship #296Display Title: 저 장 미 꽃 위 에 이 슨 (In the Garden (I Come to the Garden Alone)) First Line: 저 장 미 꽃 위 에 이 슨 (I come to the garden alone) Tune Title: GARDEN Author: C. Austin Miles Meter: 89.557 with Refrain Scripture: John 20:11-18 Date: 2001 Subject: Christian Life | ; Christian Year | Easter; Jesus Christ | Friend; Jesus Christ | Name of; Trust and Assurance | ; 교회 년 | 부활절; 그리스도인의 삶 | ; 신 뢰 와 확신 | ; 예 수 그 리 스 도 | 친 구; 예 수 의 이 름 | Source: Korean trans. The United Methodist Korean Hymnal Committee 찬송과 예배 = Chansong gwa yebae = Come, Let Us Worship #296 Include 201 pre-1979 instances Is the song in the garden a hymn?"In the Garden" (sometimes rendered by its first line "I Come to the Garden Alone" is a gospel song written by American songwriter C.
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In the Garden (1912 song). Is in the garden a funeral song?“In the Garden” seems like a farewell song, mixing optimism and sadness simultaneously. The hymn was written to comfort and I do find it comforting that someday we'll be welcomed into paradise and have a personal conversation with God in the heavenly garden.
Is in the garden public domain?It was first published in 1912. Therefore it is now in the public domain in many parts of the USA, and became public domain in many other countries at the beginning of 2017, seventy years after the writer's death.
Who wrote I come to the garden alone lyrics?Charles Austin MilesI Come to the Garden Alone / Lyricistnull
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