[O Lord our God! Thy name we sing]

[O Lord our God! Thy name we sing]

Composer: Joseph Barnby
Published in 9 hymnals


Composer: Joseph Barnby

Joseph Barnby (b. York, England, 1838; d. London, England, 1896) An accomplished and popular choral director in England, Barby showed his musical genius early: he was an organist and choirmaster at the age of twelve. He became organist at St. Andrews, Wells Street, London, where he developed an outstanding choral program (at times nicknamed "the Sunday Opera"). Barnby introduced annual performances of J. S. Bach's St. John Passion in St. Anne's, Soho, and directed the first performance in an English church of the St. Matthew Passion. He was also active in regional music festivals, conducted the Royal Choral Society, and composed and edited music (mainly for Novello and Company). In 1892 he was knighted by Queen Victoria. His compositions in… Go to person page >

Tune Information

Title: [O Lord our God! Thy name we sing]
Composer: Joseph Barnby
Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8
Incipit: 35223 45333 61765
Copyright: Public Domain

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Children's Hymns with Tunes #108

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Christian Chorals #28

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Christian Chorals #29

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Hymn Tunes #159

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Hymns of the Living Church #40

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Pilgrim Songs #211

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Songs of Praise and Prayer #14

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The New Hosanna #89

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The Spirit of Praise #86

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