Michael Bates: April 2023 Archives

The name of Jesus, and other verses, for the sick and lonely [by C.M. Noel]. By C.M. Noel : Caroline M. Noel : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive

The eight-stanza poem that provides the lyrics for the hymn "At the Name of Jesus." Many hymnals use the tune Kings Weston by Ralph Vaughan Williams (the IMSLP link is to a choral anthem based on the tune).

Hoagy Carmichael - Stardust Lyrics | Lyrics.com

One of the greatest of the Great American Songbook. The introductory eight lines are often omitted, but with the melody they set the tone for the famous chorus. Willie Nelson introduced me to this song, but Nat King Cole's version (with the intro) is perfection.