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William Kingsbury

1744 - 1818 Hymnal Number: d386 Author of "Let us awake our joys" in The Christian Hymnal Born: July 12, 1744, Bishopsgate Street, London, England. Christened: August 12, 1744, Poultry Chapel, Camomile Street Independent Church, London, England. Died: February 18, 1818, Caversham, Southampton, England. Kingsbury, William, was born in 1744, educated at an Independent academy in London, and became Pastor of the ancient Congregational Church, Above Bar, in Southampton, where he died in 1818, after an honourable and useful ministry of fifty-four years. He was the author of several published sermons and pamphlets, including:—(1) A Sermon on the King's recovery, 1780; (2) The Manner in which Protestant Dissenters perform Public Worship represented and vindicated, 1796; (3) An Apology for Village Preachers, 1799; (4) A Funeral Sermon on the Death of the Rev. Mr. Towle, 1807, &c. Kingsbury was one of the ministers under whose patronage Dobell published his New Selection, 1806, and to that book contributed two hymns.-—"Great Lord of all thy churches, hear!" No. 213 (Divine Worship), and "Let us awake our joys," No. 100 (Jesus the King). Both these hymns are in common use, the second being specially popular in America. [Rev. W. R. Stevenson, M.A.] --John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology (1907)

John Bowdler

1783 - 1815 Hymnal Number: d716 Author of "To heaven I lift mine eye, to heaven" in The Christian Hymnal John Bowlder was born in London, in 1783. He was educated at Winchester College, and entered the legal profession. As a barrister, he gave unusual promise of eminence; but died in 1815, at the age of thirty-two. His miscellaneous writings were published in 1816, by his father, under the title of "Select Pieces of Prose and Verse." --Annotations of the Hymnal, Charles Hutchins, M.A., 1872. ================================= Bowdler, John, born in London, Feb. 4, 1783, and educated at the Sevenoaks Grammar School, and Winchester. In 1807 he was called to the Bar, but ill-health necessitated his residence abroad for a short time. On his return he resumed the duties of his profession. His weakness, however, increased, and gradually sinking, he died Feb. 1, 1815. He was a person of more than usual parts, and gained the friendship of Macauluy, Wilberforce, and other men of eminence. In 1816 his Select Pieces in Verse and Prose, were published by his father with a brief Memoir, Lond., G. Davidson. The two vols. contain essays, reviews, poetical pieces, versions of 4 Psalms, and 6 hymns. Of his hymns and Psalm versions nearly all are in common use. The best of these are, “As panting in the sultry beam"; “Children of God, who pacing slow;" and "Lord, before Thy throne we bend." The rest include: — 1. Beyond the dark and stormy bound. Heaven. This is a part of his hymn on the Sabbath. The ori¬ginal begins "When God from dust created man," is in 10 stanzas of 6 lines, and dated 1812. 2. Children of God, who pacing [faint and] slow. Encouragement. 3. Lord, before Thy throne we bend. Ps. cxx. 3. 4. 0 fcod, my heart within me faints. Ps. xlii. 5. Sing to the Lord with cheerful voice. Praise. Entitled "Thankfulness," and dated "Jan. 1814." 6. To heaven I lift mine eyes. Ps. cxxi. -- John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology (1907)

Andrews Norton

1786 - 1853 Hymnal Number: d270 Author of "How blest are they whose transient years" in The Christian Hymnal Norton, Andrews, D.D., son of Samuel Norton, was born at Higham, Massachusetts, Dec. 31, 1786, and was educated at Higham, and at Harvard College. After being engaged there for a short time as a tutor, he was appointed Librarian, and subsequently Lecturer on Biblical Criticism, as successor to Dr. Channing. When the Theological School was opened in 1819 he became Dexter Professor of Literature. This position he held until 1830. He died at Newport, Rhode Island, Sept. 18, 1853. He was for some time editor of the General Repository and Review, and published several prose works, one of the most extensive being The Genuineness of the Gospels, in 4 volumes. His hymns are few in number, and are mainly meditations in verse. They were contributed to various periodicals, and after his death were collected and published in a small volume. Of these hymns the following are in common use:-- 1. Another year, another year, The unceasing rush, &c. Close of the Year. Appeared in the Christian Examiner in Nov. and Dec. 1827, in 11 stanzas of 4 lines. It is used in an abbreviated form. In the American Boston Unitarian Hymns [&Tune] Book, 1868, it begins with st. vi., "O what concerns it him whose way." 2. Faint not, poor traveller, though thy way. Fortitude. Printed in the Christian Disciple, July and Aug., 1822, in 7 st. of 4 1., and again in the West Boston Collection, 1823. 3. He has gone to his God, he has gone to his home. Burial. Printed in the Christian Examiner, Jan. and Feb., 1824. 4. My God, I thank Thee! may no thought. Trust and Submission. Appeared in the Monthly Anthology and Boston Review, Sept., 1809. This is his earliest and best known hymn. 5. 0 stay thy tears:for they are blest. Burial of the Young. Printed in the General Repository and Review, April, 1812, in 5 st. of 4 1. In 1855, st. iii.-v. were given in Beecher's Plymouth Collection, No. 1094, as "How blest are they whose transient years." 6. Where ancient forests round us spread. Dedication of a Church. This "Hymn for the Dedication of a Church," is dated 1833. These hymns are in some of the American hymnals. Nos. 1, 4, 5 are in Martineau's Hymns, 1873, and the full texts of all are in Putnam's Singers and Songs of the Liberal Faith, Boston, U.S.A., 1875. [Rev. F. M. Bird, M.A.] --John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology (1907)

John B. Hague

1813 - 1898 Hymnal Number: d237 Author of "The harvest is passing, the summer will end" in The Christian Hymnal Hague, John B., born in New Rochelle, New York, in 1813; entered the Baptist ministry in 1835, but retired in 1845 to undertake educational work. For some years he has been a lay member of the Protestant Episcopal Church. In 1842 he published Hymns for Social and Private Worship, to which he contributed 7 hymns. From this collection his hymn, "Hark, sinner, while God from on high doth entreat thee" (Warning) is taken. --John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology, Appendix, Part II (1907) ======================= Hague attended Hamilton College (class of 1832) and the Newton Theological Institution (1832-35) and was ordained a Baptist minister in 1835 in Eastport, Maine. He pastored in Eastport until 1845, when he left the ministry for the educational field. He served schools in Jamaica Plain and Newton Centre, Massachusetts (1845-51); Hudson, New York (1850-70); and Hackensack, New Jersey, where he moved in 1870 and was still living in 1888. His works include: Hymns for Social and Private Worship, 1842 --www.hymntime.com/tch ====================== Hagues, John Bayley. (New Rochelle, New York, November 13, 1813--November 18, 1898, Hackensack, New Jersey). Graduate of Hamilton College, Clinton, N.Y., 1832, and Newton Theological Seminary, 1835. Awarded an honorary Ph.D. from Hamilton College in 1888 for his translations of Horace and Virgil. Pastor of the Baptist Church at Eastport, Maine, 1835-1845. Taught classics at girls' schools in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts, 1845-1847, and Newton, Mass., 1847-1850. Principal of the Female Seminary, Hudson, N.Y., 1851-1870. First principal of Hackensack Academy, Hackensack, N.J., 1870-1898. Published a collection of seven hymns in 1842 entitled Hymns for Social and Private Worship (Eastport, Maine). --Paul Hammond, DNAH Archives

James Fanch

1704 - 1767 Hymnal Number: d66 Author of "Beyond the glittering, starry globe [globes] [sky] [skies]" in The Christian Hymnal Fanch, James, known as the joint author with Daniel Turner of the hymn "Beyond the glittering, starry skies " (q.v.), was born in 1704, and died Dec. 12, 1767. He was for many years a Baptist Minister at Romsey, and Lockerly, Hants. In addition to Sermons, &c, he published a Paraphrase on a Select Number of the Psalms of David, done from the Latin of Buchanan, to which are added some Occasional Pieces, 1764. --John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology (1907)

M. St. Leon Loud

1812 - 1889 Hymnal Number: d139 Author of "Draw near, ye weary, bowed, and broken hearted" in The Christian Hymnal Born: April 17, 1812, Wysox, Pennsylvania. Died: November 4, 1889, Kenyon, Minnesota. Buried: Kenyon, Minnesota. Marguerite was the daughter of Dr. Seth T. & Clarissa Woodruff Barstow. In 1842, she married John Loud, a Philadelphia piano maker. She spent most of her adult life in Philadelphia. Her works include: Wayside Flowers, edited by Park Benjamin (Boston, Massachusetts: 1851) Sources Julian, p. 310 Lyrics: Jesus Wept http://www.hymntime.com/tch/bio/l/o/u/loud_mslb.htm

Francis M. Knollis

1815 - 1863 Hymnal Number: d681 Author of "No night, no grief" in The Christian Hymnal Knollis, Francis Minden, D.D., son. of the Rev. James Knollis, Vicar of Penn, Bucks, was born Nov. 14, 1815, and died at Bournemouth, Aug. 25, 1863. He was educated at Magdalen, Oxford (B.A. 1837, D.D. 1851), and took Holy Orders in 1838. He was for sometime Fellow of his College, Chaplain to Lord Ribblesdale, and Incumbent of Fitzhead. His publications were somewhat numerous, including A Wreath for the Altar; A Garland for the School, or Sacred Verses for Sunday Scholars, 1854. His well-known hymn, “There is no night in heaven" (Heaven and its blessedness), appeared in Rutherford's Lays of the Sanctuary and Other Poems, 1859, p. 134, in 10 stanzas of 4 lines. It is headed "The One Family. Thoughts for the Feast of St. Michael and All Angels." --John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology (1907) =================== Knollis, Francis M., p. 629, i. In the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge Church Hymns, 1871, No. 520, stanza v. is by the Rev. J. Ellerton. --John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology, Appendix, Part II (1907)

Miller

Hymnal Number: d726 Author of "Today if ye [you] will hear his voice" in The Christian Hymnal

James Shirley

1596 - 1666 Hymnal Number: d644 Author of "The glories of our birth and state" in The Christian Hymnal Shirley, James, b. 1596, d. 1666. His "Canst Thou, good Lord, forgive so soon?" (Passiontide) is in common use. --John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology, Appendix, Part II (1907) ======================= Shirley, James, p. 1589, ii. In vol. vi. of Alexander Dyce's ed. of Shirley's Works (1833) there are two pieces which have passed into some modern hymn-books. 1. The glories of our blood and state. [Righteousness Immortal.] In 1833, p. 396, from Shirley's Contention Of Ajax and Ulysses, scene iii. In W. J. Fox's Hymns and Anthems, 1841, and others, it begins "The glories of our mortal state." 2. Canst Thou, dear God, forgive so soon. [Passiontide.] In 1833, p. 502, from a manuscript copy of Shirley's Verses and Poems, made about 1680, and now in the Bodleian (15417 = Rawl. Poet. 88). In the Anglican Hymn Book, 1S71, No. 357, it begins "Canst Thou, good Lord, forgive so soon." [Rev. James Mearns, M.A.] --John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology, New Supplement (1907)

James Elwin Millard

1823 - 1894 Person Name: J. E. Millard Hymnal Number: d200 Author of "God eternal, Lord of all" in The Christian Hymnal

Thomas Dale

1797 - 1870 Hymnal Number: d134 Author of "Dear as thou wast [wert] and justly dear, We will not weep for thee" in The Christian Hymnal Dale, Thomas, M.A., son of Thomas Dale, a bookseller in London, born at Pentonville, Aug. 22, 1797, and educated at Christ's Hospital, and Corpus Christi College, Cambridge, graduating B.A. 1822, M.A. 1825. On taking Holy Orders, he became, after holding several curacies, Vicar of St. Bride's, Fleet Street, London; Canon of St. Paul's, 1843; Vicar of St. Pancras, 1846; and Rector of Therfield, Herts, 1800. In 1870 he was nominated to the Deanery of Rochester, but died before induction, May 14, 1870. His poetical works are:— (1) The Widow of Nain, 1819; (2) The Outlaw of Tauris, 1820; (3) Irad and Adah, a tale of the Flood; and Specimens of a New Translation of the Psalms, 1822. These Poems were collected and published in one vol. in 1836; 2nd ed. 1842. From these works the following hymns have been taken:— 1. Dear as thou wert [wast], and justly dear (1819). Burial. In the Leeds Hymn Book, 1S53, and several American collections. It is from the Widow of Nain, and is given as a dirge sung at the funeral by the Village Minstrel. 2. 0 never, never can we know (1822). Good Friday. In the Baptist Psalms & Hymns, 1858-80. 3. Speak, 0 ye judges of the earth (1822). Ps. lviii. In the Mitre Hymn Book, 1836, &c. 4. The Lord Whose Name is love (1836). Children's Praises. In the Mitre Hymn Book, 1836. 5. When the spark of life is waning (1819). A Dying request. This is No. viii. of Poems, appended to The Widow of Nain, 1819, p. 69. In Stevenson's Hymns for Church & Home, 1873. Other hymns of a similar character might be taken from these works with advantage. [William T. Brooke] -- John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology (1907)

John Bickersteth

1781 - 1855 Hymnal Number: d342 Author of "Isr'l's Shepherd, guide me [us], feed me [us]" in The Christian Hymnal Bickersteth, John, M.A., son of Henry Bickersteth, surgeon, born at Kirkby-Lonsdale, June, 19, 1781, and educated at the Grammar School of that town, and Trinity College, Cambridge, where he graduated in honours. Taking Holy Orders, he became Vicar of Acton, Suffolk, and subsequently Rector of Sapcote, Leicestershire. He died Oct. 2, 1855. The Dean of Lichfield is his second, and the late Bishop of Ripon his fourth son. In 1819 he published Psalms and Hymns, selected and revised for Public, Social, Family, or Secret Devotion, in which his hymns were included. A fourth edition, much enlarged, appeared in 1832. Of his hymns contributed to his Collection in 1819, the following were transferred to his brother's Christian Psalmody, 1833:— 1. Great God, let children to Thy throne. S. Schools. 2. Hast Thou, holy Lord, Redeemer. H. Communion. 3. Israel's Shepherd, guide me, feed me. H. Communion. and were thus brought into wider notice than through his own work. No. 3 is sometimes given as "Heavenly Shepherd, guide us, feed us," as in the American Unitarian Hymns of the Spirit, Boston, 1864. -- John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology (1907)

George Rogers

1805 - 1846 Hymnal Number: d683 Author of "The land of promise" in The Christian Hymnal Rogers, Rev. George. (1805--July 6, 1846, Cincinnati, Ohio). A Universalist minister, author and editor. He published a Universalist Hymn Book in 1845, in which he included 26 hymns which he had written. Four of his hymns are included in Church Harmonies: New and Old, 1895: 1. As gentle dews distil 2. Let songs of praise arise 3. Religion! in thy blessed ray 4. There is a Sabbath rest, O Lord --Henry Wilder Foote, DNAH Archives

Jonathan Allen

Hymnal Number: d603 Author of "Sinner [sinners], will you [ye] scorn [slight] the message" in The Christian Hymnal Allen, Jonathan. Concerning this hymn-writer, to whom is credited the hymn, "Sinners, will you scorn the message?" we can only say that this hymn appeared in Hymns adapted to Public Worship, collected from various Authors, Exeter, S. Woolmer, 1801, edited by Richard Pearsell Allen, Minister of Castle Street Meeting, Exeter; and that in D. Sedgwick's marked copy of John Dobell's New Selection, &c., 1806, it is attributed to Jonathan Allen. What authority Sedgwick had for this ascription we cannot determine. It is through him that it has gained currency. Allen's hymn, "Sinners, will you scorn, &c," is sometimes given with stanzas i. and ii. transposed, as "Hear the heralds of the Gospel," as in the American Baptist Praise Book, N. Y. 1871. [William T. Brooke] -- John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology (1907)

John Glas

1695 - 1773 Hymnal Number: d687 Author of "This is the day the first ripe sheaf" in The Christian Hymnal

Thomas Grinfield

1788 - 1870 Hymnal Number: d490 Author of "O how kindly hast thou led me" in The Christian Hymnal Grinfield, Thomas, M.A., b. Sept. 27th, 1788, and educated at Paul's Cray, Kent, and Trinity College, Cambridge. Taking Holy Orders in 1813, he was (preferred to the Rectory of Shirland, Derbyshire, in 1827 (Lyra Britannica, 1867, p. 256). He died in 1870. His published works include:— (1) Epistles and Miscellaneous Poems, London, 1815; (2) The Omnipresence of God, with Other Sacred Poems, Bristol, 1824; and (3) A Century of Original Sacred Songs composed for Favourite Airs, London, 1836. From Nos. 2 and 3 the following hymns have come into common use:— 1. And is there a land far away from sin and woe? Heaven. No. 84 of his Century of Original Sacred Songs, 1836, in 4 stanzas of 4 lines, and headed "The Heavenly Land." 2. 0 how kindly hast Thou led me [us]. The Divine Guide, No. 88 of his Century, &c, 1836, in 2 stanzas of 8 lines, and entitled "Remembrance of the Way." In 1838 it was given as No. 166 in J. H. Gupaey's Lutterworth Collection, 1838; in M. Marylebone Psalms & Hymns, 1851, No. 165; Lord Selborne's Book of Praise, 1862, No. 208, and other collections. 3. Then it burst, the glorious view. Heaven. First published in his Omnipresence of God, &c, 1824, p. 181, in 3 stanzas of 8 lines, and entitled "The New Jerusalem." It is given in Snepp's Songs of Grace & Glory, 1872, No. 1003. 4. They talked of Jesus as they went. The walk to Emmaus. First published in his Century, &c, 1836, No. 52, in 5 stanzas of 8 lines, and headed 'The Visit to Emmaus." It was given in Lord Selborne's Book of Praise, 1862, No. 297, and in Lyra Eucharistica, 1863. 5. Though far from thy [your] country, unfriended, unknown. Departure of Missionaries. Appeared in his Century, &c, 1836, No. 38, in 5 stanzas of 4 lines, and headed "Departure of Missionaries." In Dale's English Hymn Book, 1874. No. 1031, it is somewhat altered, and stanzas iii. and iv. are omitted. 6. 'Tis come, the time so oft foretold. Christmas. No. 68 in his Century, &c., 1836, in 10 stanzas of 6 lines, and headed "Angels announcing to Shepherds the Birth of a Saviour. A Christmas Ode." In J. H. Gurney's Lutterworth Collection, 1838, stanzas i., vi., ix., x. were given as No. 254. These were repeated in his Marylebone Psalms & Hymns, 1851, as No. 260; and in Lord Selborne's Book of Praise, 1862, as No. 32. 7. 'Tis not in circumstances. Faith. In its original form this is not in common use, except in The Comprehensive Rippon, 1844,but it appeared as No. 44 in his Century ,inc., 1836, as "Ail may be outwardly," in 4 stanzas of 12 lines. In Dr. Dale's English Hymn Book, 1874, No. 592, stanzas iii.-iv. are given in a slightly altered form. 8. When my heart beguiling. Presence of Christ desired. Pt. ii. of Song 2 in his Century, &c, 1836, in 13 lines, and headed "Remember me. The Christian's request of his Saviour." In Dale's English Hymn Book , 1874, No. 534, line 7 is omitted. 9. Why art thou grieving? Trust. No. 17 of his Century, &c, 1836, in 2 stanzas of 12 lines, and headed "Why art thou disquieted? Hope thou in God." In Dale's English Hymn Book, 1874, No. 599, it begins "Why are we grieving?" and is divided into 6 stanzas of 4 lines. In addition to these hymns there are in the Lyra Britannica, 1867, the following:— 10. All may be outwardly. The Heart the seat of Peace or Pain. No. 44, but see No. 7 for this. 11. Grant me, Lord, to walk with Thee. Simplicity. 12. 0 could we pilgrims raise our eyes. Walking by Faith. Of these, No. 10 is in Sacred Melodies appended to some editions of the Comprehensive Rippon, together with the following:— 13. Happy those who rest have found. Repose in Jesus. No. 59. 14. How still amidst commotion. Hope. 15. 0 do not forsake me, my Father, my Friend. God's continued presence desired. 16. Sweetly let's join our evening hymn. For use at Sea. 17. Sweetly ye blow, celestial gales. For use at Sea. 18. Wake, my voice, O wake once more. Farewell. These hymns all appeared in his Century, &c., 1836. [William T. Brooke] -- John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology (1907)

John Killinghall

1640 - 1740 Hymnal Number: d330 Author of "In every trouble, sharp and strong" in The Christian Hymnal Killinghall, John. The date of his birth is unknown. He was admitted pastor of a congregation at Beccles, Suffolk, Oct. 13, 1697. Through some indiscretion of conduct he retired from the ministry for a time. Subsequently, about 1702, he became the pastor of the Congregational Church, Southwark, then meeting in Deadman's Place (the Church of the Pilgrim Fathers). He died Jan. 1740. His memoir is included in the Brief Record of the Independent Church at Beccles, 1838, by S. W. Rix. (Miller's Singers & Songs, 1869, p. 156.) His hymn:— In all my troubles, sharp and long (Joy in Affliction) appeared in the Life of Faith exemplified and recommended in a Letter found in the Study of the Rev. Joseph Belcher, late of Dedham, in New England, since his Decease. An Answer to this question, "How to live in this World so as to live in Heaven?” To which is added a few Verses by the late Rev. Killinghall, upon reading of it. London. 1741. It is in 3 stanzas. of 4 lines, and is found in modern hymn-books in the following forms:—(1) "In all my troubles, sharp and strong," in Reed's Hymn Book, 1842, and others; (2) "In every trouble, sharp and strong," in several collections, including the Enlarged London Hymn Book, 1873, &c.; and (3) "In every trying hour," in several American books, as Songs for the Sanctuary, N. Y., 1865, &c. In several of the older collections this hymn is attributed to "Coombes"— why we know not. --John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology (1907) .

Sarah Emily York

1819 - 1851 Person Name: Sarah E. W. York Hymnal Number: d327 Author of "I'm weary of straying [sighing] O fain would [when shall] I rest" in The Christian Hymnal York, Sarah Emily, née Waldo, an American writer, was b. in 1819, and d. in 1851. Her Memoir was published by Mrs. Medberry in 1853. Her hymn, "I'm weary of straying, O fain would I rest" (Rest desired), appeared in the Reformed Dutch Psalms & Hymns, 1847. --John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology, Appendix, Part II (1907)

Samuel Boyce

Hymnal Number: d803 Author of "Ye trembling captives, hear The gospel trumpet sounds" in The Christian Hymnal Boyce. Twenty-one hymns appeared under this signature in Williams and Boden's Collection of above Six Hundred Hymns, &c, 1801. The writer is sometimes described as "Samuel Boyce"; but nothing definite is known to us concerning him. Of these hymns the following are in common use:— 1. All hail, redeeming Lord. Christ the Day-Spring. 2. Grace, how melodious is the sound. Fulness of Grace. 3. Great Sovereign Lord, what human eye. Harvest. 4. 0 the transcendent love. Christ the Sinner's Friend. 5. Ye trembling captives, hear. The Gospel Trumpet. -- John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology (1907)

Maria Popple

1796 - 1847 Hymnal Number: d562 Author of "Restore, O Father, to our times restore" in The Christian Hymnal Popple, Maria, 1796-1847. Daughter of Rev. Miles Popple, vicar of Welton, near Hull, who as Miriam contributed to Beard's Collection, 1837, and to Unitarian periodical literature. --John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology (1907)

Sarah Roberts Boyle

1812 - 1869 Hymnal Number: d431 Author of "My feet are worn and weary with the march" in The Christian Hymnal

William H. Hurlburt

1827 - 1895 Hymnal Number: d747 Author of "We will not weep, for God is standing by us" in The Christian Hymnal Hurlburt, William Henry, was born at Charlestown, South Carolina, July 23, 1827, and educated at Harvard. He also studied at Berlin, Paris, and Rome. In 1848 he contributed the following hymns to Longfellow and Johnson's Unitarian Book of Hymns;— 1. My God, in life's most doubtful hour. Faith desired, or, the Power of Trust. 2. We pray for truth and peace. Faith desired. 3. We will not weep, for God is standing by us. The Might of Faith. [Rev. F. M. Bird, M.A.] -- John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology ======================= Hurlburt (Hurlbut, Hurlbert), William Henry. (Charleston, South Carolina, July 3, 1827--September 4, 1895, Cadenabbia, Lake Como, Italy). His family name is spelled Hurlburt in records at Charleston, but at Harvard he was registered as Hurlbut, and in later years he changed the spelling to Hurlbert. He graduated from Harvard College in 1847 and from the Divinity School in 1849. He preached in Unitarian pulpits for a few months, but was never ordained as a settled minister. He studied at the Harvard Law School for a year, then turned to journalism in New York City. After 1883, he spent most of his time in Europe, his last few years in Italy. As a student at Harvard he was a contemporary of Samuel Longfellow and Samuel Johnson and contributed three hymns to their Book of Hymns, edition of 1848, which they also included in their Hymns of the Spirit, 1864. In both books his surname is spelled Hurlbut. --Henry Wilder Foote, DNAH Archives

Maria B. W. Barnes

1836 - 1873 Hymnal Number: d585 Author of "Yes, O yes, in that land" in The Christian Hymnal Christened Maria Burbank Williams, her family called her Kitty. Used the pseudonym Kate Cameron. See also Cameron, Kate, 1836-1873

J. F. Warner

Hymnal Number: d593 Author of "Silent night, hallowed night, land and deep silent sleep" in The Christian Hymnal

Thomas Roberts

Hymnal Number: d443 Author of "My Shepherd's mighty [gracious] aid" in The Christian Hymnal Roberts, Thomas. Concerning this writer and his hymn, “My Shepherd's mighty aid" (Ps. xxiii.). Nutter says in his Hymn Studies, 1881, p. 297, that the hymn "came into our hymn-book (Methodist Episcopal Hymns) in 1849. I have not been able to learn anything more concerning it, or its author." --John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology, Appendix, Part II (1907)

C. B. Davidson

Hymnal Number: d601 Author of "Sinner [sinners] go [come], will you go" in The Christian Hymnal

Benjamin Skene

Hymnal Number: d296 Author of "How sweet the praise, how high the theme" in The Christian Hymnal

Hudson

Hymnal Number: d281 Author of "How happy is the Christian's state [mind]" in The Christian Hymnal

J. Bailey

Hymnal Number: d148 Author of "Every day hath toil and trouble, Every heart" in The Christian Hymnal

James G. Percival

Hymnal Number: d150 Author of "Faintly flow, thou falling river" in The Christian Hymnal

James Gilborne Lyons

1800 - 1868 Person Name: James G. Lyons Hymnal Number: d641 Author of "The Christian banner, dread no loss" in The Christian Hymnal Lyons, James Gilborne, LL.D.,was born in Ireland, circa 1800, and educated at Trinity College, Dublin. He emigrated to America, and had for some time a school at Radnor, Pennsylvania. He died Jan. 2, 1868. In 1848 he published Christian Songs (Philadelphia). He is known through his hymn "If thou dost truly seek to live" (Youthful Piety), in the American Baptist Praise Book, 1871. --John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology, Appendix, Part II (1907)

G. A. Stearns

Hymnal Number: d755 Author of "Will you go, will you go" in The Christian Hymnal

C. A. Briggs

Hymnal Number: d214 Author of "God's law demands one living faith" in The Christian Hymnal Briggs, C. A. A hymn beginning "God's law demands one living faith" is attributed to a person with this name in Hedge and Huntington's Hymns for the Church of Christ, (1853). It is probable, but not certain, that the author was Rev. Charles Briggs, Halifax, Massachusetts (January 17, 1791--December 1, 1873, Roxbury, Massachusetts). He graduated from Harvard College in 1815, and from Divinity School in 1818, was minister of the First Church in Lexington, Massachusetts, 1818-1834, and secretary of the American Unitarian Association, 1835-1848. --Henry Wilder Foote, DNAH Archives

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