Baptized: February 4, 1665, Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, England.
Buried: 1746, Skipton, Yorkshire, England.
After attending Deckerfield School, then taking orders, Chetham became Curate of Skipton, North Yorkshire. His collection A Book of Psalmody was first published in 1718, and had at least eleven editions, through 1787.
Music:
BARRAGH
MARLOW
WIRKSWORTH
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Tune Title: MARLOWFirst Line: How great the wisdom, power and graceComposer: John ChethamMeter: CMIncipit: 13331 55553 14321Key: G MajorSource: Book of Psalmody, 1718
Tune Title: MARLOWFirst Line: Teach us, O Lord, true brotherhoodComposer: John ChethamMeter: CMIncipit: 13331 55553 14321Key: G MajorSource: Book of Psalmody, 1718