There Shall Be Showers of Blessing explained
There shall be showers of blessing |
Genre: | Hymn |
Written: | 1883 |
Meter: | 8.7.8.7 with refrain |
Melody: | Modem sound |
There shall be showers of blessings is a Christian hymn which was written in 1883 by Daniel Webster (1840–1901) under the pseudonym of D. W. Whittle.[1] It was given music by James McGranahan.[2] [3]
The hymn is based on the "showers of blessing" referred to in Ezekiel 34:26–27.[4] Webster wrote under various pseudonyms, including Daniel W. Whittle, Daniel Webster White, Whittle Daniel, Nathan and El Nathan.[5] [6] [7]
Notes and References
- Book: Morgan. Robert. Then Sings My Soul: 150 of the World's Greatest Hymn Stories. 3 February 2003. Thomas Nelson. 0785249397. registration.
- Web site: Lyrics - There shall be showers of blessing. Classic country lyrics. Classic country lyrics. 15 May 2018.
- Web site: Lyrics - There shall be showers of blessing. Timeless truths - free online library. 15 May 2018.
- Web site: Ezekiel 34:26. Bible hub. 15 May 2018.
- Web site: There shall be showers of blessing. Hymnary. 15 May 2018.
- Web site: Authors page - DW Whittle. Hymnary. 15 May 2018.
- Web site: D Webster Whittle. Official website. Library of the Congress. 15 May 2018.