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William Augustus Clarke

Person Name: Clarke Hymnal Number: 207 Author of "Space and duration God doth fill" in The Baptist Hymn Book William Augustus Clarke was ordained by a Greek bishop, but afterwards joined the Baptists, and became pastor of Redcrossstreet, about 1773. In 1780, in consequence of the part he took with the mob against increasing the liberties of the Papists, he had to heave, when he opened a room in Bunhill Row. there he remained only three months, and then went to Ireland, and from Ireland to America. He returned to England about 1797, and went to Petticoat Lane; but the place being taken down, he again went to Bunhill Row, being in 1801. Memoirs of the principal hymn-writers & compilers of the 17th, 18th, & 19th centuries (4th ed.) by John Gadsby (London: John Gadsby, George Yard, Bouverie Street, 1870)

K. Crittenden

Hymnal Number: 696 Author of "Lord, didst thou die, but not for me?" in The Baptist Hymn Book

Campbell

Hymnal Number: 1178 Author of "Come, brethren, ye [we] that [who] love the Lord" in The Baptist Hymn Book

Thomas Greene

1710 - 1779 Person Name: T. Greene Hymnal Number: 651 Author of "It is the Lord--enthron'd in light" in The Baptist Hymn Book Greene, Thomas, of Ware, was for some time a member of the Congregational body in that town. In 1778 a minority of the members, of Arian principles, having obtained the lease of the chapel, the majority seceded and built themselves the "Old Independent Chapel." Mr. Greene was one of these seceders (Miller's Singers & Songs, 1869, p. 314). His Hymns and Poems on Various Subjects, chiefly Sacred, were published in 1780 (2nd ed., 1797). From this work the hymn "It is the Lord, enthroned in light" (Resignation), is taken. In Bickersteth's Christian Psalmody, 1833, it begins, "It is the Lord, my covenant God." In modern collections it is found in both forms. Another hymn from the same work is "The more my conduct I survey " (Trusting in Jesus), as in Spurgeon's 0ur Own Hymn Book, 1866. --John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology, Appendix, Part II (1907)

James Grant

? - 1785 Hymnal Number: 192 Author of "O Zion, afflicted with wave upon wave" in The Baptist Hymn Book Grant, James, born probably in Edinburgh, but date unknown, and d. there on Jan. 1st, 1785. An ironmonger by trade, he carried on his business in West Bow, Edinburgh. From 1746 to 1752 he held several offices of importance in the Town Council of Edinburgh. Amongst several works of benevolence which received his aid the Orphan Hospital in Edinburgh was specially favoured, and to it the profits of the 1st and 2nd ed. of his Hymns, &c, were given. Those hymns and poems were mainly written to popular Scottish melodies, and were published as:— Original Hymns and Poems, written by a Private Christian for his own use, and Published at the earnest desire of Friends, Edinburgh, 1784. (2nd ed., 1820, 3rd a reprint by D. Sedgwick, Lond., 1862.) Of the hymns the best known is "O Zion, afflicted with wave upon wave." (God’s Unchangeable Love.) It appeared as Hymn xvi. in the Original Hymns, &c, 1784, in 7 stanzas of 4 lines, and is found in several modern collections, including the New Congregational Hymn Book, 1859, No. 610, and others. -- John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology

Joseph Straphan

b. 1757 Hymnal Number: 1287 Author of "On wings of faith, mount up, my soul, and rise" in The Baptist Hymn Book Straphan, Joseph. This author contributed 3 hymns to Rippon's Baptist Selection, 1787 (see p. 149, i.), viz.:—(1) "Blest is the man whose heart expands" (Education of the Young, (2) "On wings of faith mount up, my soul, and rise" (Heaven anticipated); and (3) "Our Father, Whose eternal sway" (Divine Worship). From No. 1 two centos have been taken:—(1) "Blest work the youthful mind to win," in several collections in Great Britain; and (2), "Delightful work, young souls to win," in use in America. Straphan's birth is given as 1757. From a hymn in the Gospel Magazine, we find that he resided at that time at Hanley. Further details are wanting. [Rev. W. R. Stephenson] --John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology, Appendix, Part II (1907)

Robert Cruttenden

1691 - 1764 Hymnal Number: 266 Author of "Let others boast their ancient line" in The Baptist Hymn Book Cruttenden, Robert, born cir. 1691, died cir. 1764. He was educated for the ministry among the Dissenters, and when a young man frequently preached for his uncle, the Rev. Mr. Bragg. But finding that he did not really believe in the Evangelical doctrines, he gave up the ministry, and betook himself to trade, in which for a number of years he was successful. In his 52nd year, having retired from business, he was living near to Whitefield's Tabernacle, when, his attention being excited by what he heard concerning the preaching there, a strong impulse seized him to go and hear for himself. The result was his conversion through the ministry of John Cennick. Twelve months later he joined a Congregational Church, of which he continued a member until his death, about 20 years subsequently. The narrative of his Experience, as read to this Church on his application for membership, was published in 1744, with a preface by Whitefield, and republished in 1790, with the addition of a letter from Mr. Cruttenden to Mr. Cennick. To this narrative his Psalms & Hymns, 17 in all, were appended. The full title of the Experience is too quaint to be omitted. It is:— "Sovereign Efficacious Grace displayed in the awakening and converting a Rational, Learned, Aged sinner, exemplified in the Experience of Robert Cruttenden, Esq., as delivered by himself to the Congregational Church, then meeting in Lime Street, near Leadenhall Market, 1743, in order to be admitted into their society. Published, prefaced and recommended by the late Rev. George Whitefield, 1744, as an extraordinary effect of the Divine Spirit. To which is prefixed a Letter from Mr. Cruttenden to Mr. Cennick, 1742. Also several Psalms, Hymns, &c., composed by him. Now particularly addressed to all rational Christians for their perusal. Lon¬don, printed and sold by T. Wilkins, Aldermanbury, MDCCXC." From his Psalms & Hymns in the Experience the following are still in common use:— 1. And is it yet, dear Lord, a doubt? Desiring to love God. 2. Did Jesus die, but not for me? Pardon through Jesus. 3. I own my guilt, my sins confess. Lent. 4. Let others boast their ancient line. Adoption. 5. Rise, Sun of glory, shine reveal'd. Happiness desired. 6. 'Tis false, thou vile accuser, go. Divine Mercy. 7. What adverse powers we feel within. Sin and Holiness. 8. What jarring natures dwell within. Sin and Holiness. This is part of No. 7. Cruttenden's hymns are full of Christian experience: some, as "Let others boast their ancient line," have a good deal of spirit, and the versification is usually smooth and flowing. [Rev. W. R. Stevenson, M.A.] --John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology (1907)

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Jonathan Franklin

1760 - 1833 Person Name: Franklin Hymnal Number: 979 Author of "In all my troubles and distress" in The Baptist Hymn Book Jonathan Franklin was born Nov. 10th, 1760, and died May 34d 1833. He was originally minister of a Baptist church at Croydon, but, in 1808, removed to Redcross Street Chapel, London, where he remained until his death. He wrote several hymns. Memoirs of the principal hymn-writers and compilers of the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries (3rd ed.) by John Gadsby (London: John Gadsby, 1861)