FARNHAM (Walch)

FARNHAM (Walch)

Composer: James Walch
Published in 2 hymnals


Composer: James Walch

James Walch was a musician and composer, born near Bolton, Lancashire, England in 1837. He spent his early life in the town and was organist in several churches there, including the parish church of St George’s. From 1870-1877, he was conductor for the Bolton Philharmonic Society. He also composed at least four published hymn tunes, the best known of which is called “Tidings”. Written in 1875, it’s usually used as the tune to a hymn called “O Zion Haste”. James Walch was a musical instrument dealer by trade, and moved to Barrow-in-Furness in 1877. He later moved to Llandudno Junction in North Wales, where he died in August 1901 and was buried locally. His wife later donated money to pay for the organs in two local churc… Go to person page >

Tune Information

Title: FARNHAM (Walch)
Composer: James Walch
Meter: 8.8.8.4.8.4
Incipit: 55551 76564 53543

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Songs of the Christian Life #254

The Home and School Hymnal #377

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