Category: Betsy Bailey

There is a green hill far away, without a city wall, where Jesus Christ was crucified; who died to save us all. We may not know, we cannot tell, what pains he had to bear; we only know that we and you must gladly bear your cross each day and follow Him.

Betsy Bailey (1920–2008) was an American gospel musician and leader of The Bailey Gospel Singers.          She started her music career in the late 1940s releasing “I’m Still Trying” in 1949 with Herald Records, and then two more albums each with Herald, Nashboro Records, and Savoy Records.          Allmusic describes the Bailey Gospel Singers as…

Shepherds, Shake Off Your Drowsy Sleep is a popular Christmas carol with the words by English poet Laurence Housman and the music by Betsy E. Bailey. It was first published in 1894. The lyrics are often set to a familiar traditional melody and titled as “The Mummer’s Song” (or just “Mummers”); the tune is also…

Betsy Bailey is a composer and pianist who has performed around the world for weddings or events that offer classical music. She composed this song, sets it to the tune of ‘O Sanctissima’, and its lyrics were written by the poet Marjorie Bianchi. Betsy is also a recording artist with several albums to her credit.

Betsy Bailey has written a simple yet masterful arrangement of “Rejoice, The Lord Is King!” for keyboard. It is an incredibly triumphant medley designed to bless worshipers around the world. We have provided Betsy’s full sheet music below so that you may be blessed by it too! The tune was originally composed in 1708 by…

Hosanna to our king! Hosanna, hallelujah! Let us sing with all our hearts to God our king, who gives us life and health and gladness; let us shout aloud his mercy and his truth. The first thing was the joyous day When the King came to our shore, And the music that ushered his coming…

The Lord Is My Shepherd Betsy Bailey’s sheet music for “The Lord Is My Shepherd” is a meditative song that encourages you to have faith in God. It was written by Betsy herself and arranged for solo piano. The song talks about the time when Jesus is questioned about his authority, he responds saying that…

Pianist Betsy Bailey’s All Glory, Laud, and Honour is a beautiful piece that will be an excellent addition to your Christmas music repertoire. The song is abundant in joyful melodies and light accompaniment.

This is a Christian worship song from the 19th century.  It is sparsely accompanied with simple piano music, which is almost hypnotic in its nature.    Betsy Bailey  was a British Baptist revivalist who wrote this beautiful hymn for her sister-in-law when Betsy was in her twenties.  The song has appeared in many hymn books,…

Betsy Bailey’s work is simple, yet beautiful.  She has grown into a skill-full musician that creates music that inspires. Betsy Bailey has created many pieces including songs, hymns, anthems, and even some original musicals.  One of her most popular works is Betsy Bailey’s rendition of “Bring A Torch, Jeanette, Isabelle”.  This work tells the story…