Name Knowles Shaw | Role Composer | |
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Died June 7, 1878, McKinney, Texas, United States | ||
Bringing in the Sheaves - Thanksgiving - Knowles Shaw - George Minor
Knowles Shaw (October 31, 1834 – June 7, 1878) was an American author and composer of gospel hymns.
Contents
- Bringing in the Sheaves Thanksgiving Knowles Shaw George Minor
- Biography
- Death
- Shaws works
- Lyrics
- Tunes
- References
Biography
Shaw was born in Butler County in southwestern Ohio. He was a member of the churches of Christ, also known as the Christian Church or 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. He baptized over eleven thousand people in his ministry.
Death
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."