Stirring arrangement of Sparkling Gems, perfect for
prelude, offertory, or other special service music
In 1928, Virgil O. Stamps and J. R. Baxter, Jr., of The
Stamps-Baxter Music Company put out a new singing
pamphlet, entitled Sparkling Gems. The theme of this
hymnal was expressed by song--two of them, in fact.
Baxter wrote a hymn called Sparkling Gems as the
Preface to the volume; however, Stamps also wrote one,
No. 1 in the volume. While Baxter's is not in the
public domain, Stamp...(+)
Stirring arrangement of Sparkling Gems, perfect for
prelude, offertory, or other special service music
In 1928, Virgil O. Stamps and J. R. Baxter, Jr., of The
Stamps-Baxter Music Company put out a new singing
pamphlet, entitled Sparkling Gems. The theme of this
hymnal was expressed by song--two of them, in fact.
Baxter wrote a hymn called Sparkling Gems as the
Preface to the volume; however, Stamps also wrote one,
No. 1 in the volume. While Baxter's is not in the
public domain, Stamps's is, so here's my arrangement of
his hymn. Hopefully you will enjoy it, and the hymn
will rise to the prominence it once held as the title
entry of the volume.
1. Sparkling gems of Truth in the Book divine,
Safe will guide your feet as they’re guiding
mine;
In the upward way,
To the land of day,
Sparkling gems of Truth shine on.
2. Sparkling gems of Light from the Word of God,
Lighted up the path that the pilgrim trod;
Just the same today,
They will light the way,
Sparkling gems of Light shine on.
3. Sparkling gems of Hope in the Christian’s
breast,
Drive away all fear, bringing perfect rest;
In a little while,
We shall see His smile,
Sparkling gems of Hope shine on.
Chorus: Gems of Truth and Light and Hope,
Coming from above,
Fill the earth with love,
Gems of Truth and Light and Hope shine on.