His body was brought to New York for burial. Among the directions he had left for his funeral was this: “Sing my own hymn, ‘It is not death to die,’ to a cheerful tune.” The request was carried out. The hymn referred to is a translation he had made of a poem by the distinguished Swiss preacher, César Malan. _MUSIC._ SWEETEST NAME. The name of the tune is obviously derived from the words for which it was composed. For comments on the composer, Wm. B. Bradbury, see Hymn 103. 441. Take my heart, O Father, take it _Anonymous_ A simple hymn of consecration and devotion whose author evidently preferred to remain anonymous. _MUSIC._ DORRNANCE. The tune is simplicity itself. Concerning his tunes, Woodbury wrote in the preface to his _New Lute of Zion_, 1856: The music is not designed for the fastidious and scientific musician whose highest delight, and perhaps sole worship, is music as an art, but for those who love to worship God in the simple song of praise. For comments on the composer, Isaac B. Woodbury, 1819-58, see Hymn 261. 442. ’Tis the promise of God, full salvation to give _Philip P. Bliss_, 1838-76 A hymn with a curious origin which became popular in revival meetings. It voices the spontaneous thanksgivings that break out at the announcement of a conversion. Bliss wanted to include “Hallelujah! Thine the glory” (No. 437) in his _Gospel Songs_, 1874. The owner of the copyright refused permission whereupon Bliss wrote “Hallelujah! ’tis done”—both words and music—as a substitute.