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Franz Abt

1819 - 1885 Person Name: Frantz Abt, 1819—85 Composer of "[Still, still with Thee, when purple morning breaketh]" in The Lutheran Hymnary Franz Abt, born Dec. 21, 1819 at Eilenburg in the Prussian provinces of Saxony. His father was a musician and clergyman of the Lutheran Church. Franz studied music at Leipsic, and became known as a song-writer in 1838. In September, 1841, he married, and was leader of the orchesta at the Zuric theatre; became a teacher in 1842, but was litle known until his song "When the Swallows Homeward fly" carried his name to all parts of the civilized world. In 1865 was concert-master at Brunswick, and conducted the great festival at Dresden. He came to the United States in 1872, and was present at teh Peace Jubilee, Boston, where he directed the performance of some of his own music, arriving in New York May w, wher a testimonial concert was given for his benefit at Steinway Hall, May 18. He was received at Philadelphia by the German societies, with torch-light processions and cannonade, May 15, 1872. A Dictionary of Musical Information by John W. Moore, Boston: Oliver, Ditson & Company, 1876

James Mountain

1844 - 1933 Person Name: J. Mountain Composer of "[Still, still with Thee, when purple morning breaketh]" in Songs of Praise and Consecration Rv James Mountain United Kingdom 1844-1933. Born at Leeds, Yorkshire, England, he attended Gainford Academy, Rotherham College, Nottingham Institute, and Cheshunt College. He became pastor at Great Marlow, Buckinghamshire. Leaving the clerical field due to ill health, he conducted evangelistic campaigns in Britain (1874-82) and worldwide (1882-1889). An author, he wrote a number of books. He published a hymn book, “Hymns of consecration and faith”,and “Sacred songs for missions, prayer, and praise meetings” (1876). He died at Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England. John Perry

C. C. Case

1843 - 1918 Composer of "[Still, still with Thee, when purple morning breaketh]" in The New Century Hymnal Charles Clinton Case USA 1843-1918. Born in Linesville, PA, his family moved to Gustavus, OH, when he was four. His father was an accomplished violinist, but a neighbor gave him a small violin when he was nine, and he mastered it before he could read music. At age 16 he went to singing school (without parental consent), borrowing the money from a neighbor. C. A. Bentley, a prominent conductor, was his first vocal music instructor, and William Bradbury's “Jubilee” was the school textbook. For three winters in a row, he attended Bentley's singing school, working his father's farm in the summer. He married Annie Williams. In 1866 he studied music in Boston with B. F. Baker. He also studied under George Root, Horatio Palmer, Philip Bliss, George Webb, and others, hymnwriters in their own right. Soon after, Case began teaching music, and when James McGranahan moved two miles from his home, they became friends. Case wrote and edited a number of Gospel song books in his life. 6 works. John Perry

Edwin Moss

1838 - 1938 Person Name: E. Moss Composer of "CULLINGWORTH" in Hymns of Worship and Service

William Lesley Mason

b. 1861 Person Name: W. L. Mason Composer of "[Still, still with Thee when purple morning breaketh]" in Glad Tidings

Charles H. Morse

b. 1853 Person Name: Chas. H. Morse Composer of "STOWE" in New Manual of Praise

R. G. Clements

Composer of "DAWNINGS" in The Hymnary for use in Baptist churches

J. Arthur Demuth

1848 - 1923 Person Name: J. A. Demuth Composer of "OBERLIN" in New Manual of Praise Born: July 11, 1848, New Philadelphia, Ohio. Died: November 16, 1923, East Cleveland, Ohio. Buried: Westwood Cemetery, Oberlin, Ohio. Demuth taught violin, cornet, horn, trombone, oboe, and clarinet at the Oberlin College Conservatory of Music, 1889-1919. --www.hymntime.com/tch/

Cyril Bowdler

1839 - 1918 Person Name: Bowdler Composer of "REST" in School and College Hymnal Bowdler was an English organist and composer. --www.hymntime.com/tch/