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Edward Bunnett

1834 - 1923 Person Name: E. Bunnett Hymnal Number: 17 Composer of "[Jesus, from Thy throne on high]" in Harmonies of Praise Edward Bunnet Canada 1834-1923. Born at Shipdham and educated at Norwich Cathedral Choir School, he was a talented chorister, composer, a brilliant organist, and had a sharp sense of humour. He married Emma Elizabeth McGowan in 1890, and they had three children. He became assistant organist at Norwich Cathedral for 22 years and later at St. Peter Mancroft, Norwich, for another 31 years. He was organist for the Norwich triennial Musical Festival for 33 years. Over his life he taught thousands of young people how to play the organ. He composed 16 choral works. John Perry

James P. Harding

1850 - 1911 Person Name: J. P. Harding Hymnal Number: 20 Composer of "[There dwelt in old Judea]" in Harmonies of Praise Born: May 19, 1850, Clerkenwell, London, England. Died: February 21, 1911, London, England. James Proctor Harding, whose names is sometimes given as John, and whose birth date is uncertain, appearing as 1850, 1859, and 1861, was for 35 years the organist and choirmaster of St. Andrew's Church, Islington, London. He also worked for many years in the English civil service. His musical compositions include anthems, part-songs, etc., many of which were written for the children's festivals of the Gifford Hall Mission in Islington. --The Hymnal 1940 Companion

Benjamin M. Chase

Person Name: B. M. Chase Hymnal Number: 15 Composer of "[There is a friend for children]" in Harmonies of Praise

Eugene W. Marshall

Person Name: Dr. Eugene W. Marshall Hymnal Number: 10 Composer of "[We are but young, yet we may sing]" in Harmonies of Praise

H. E. H. Benedict

Hymnal Number: 29 Composer of "[When children give their hearts to God]" in Harmonies of Praise

R. A. Turner

Person Name: Mrs. R. A. Turner Hymnal Number: 45 Author of "We Are Soldiers" in Harmonies of Praise

Mary Ann Whitaker

Person Name: Mrs. M. A. Whitaker Hymnal Number: 56 Author of "One More Year of Blessing" in Harmonies of Praise

Carl Reinecke

1824 - 1910 Hymnal Number: 12 Composer of "[Heavenly Father, send Thy blessing]" in Harmonies of Praise

James Adcock

1778 - 1860 Person Name: J. Abcock Hymnal Number: 53 Composer of "[Ev'ry morning the red sun]" in Harmonies of Praise James Adcock born at Eton, England, in 1778, died at Cambridge, April 30, 1860. In 1786 he became a chorister in St. George's Chapel, Windsor, and in Eton College Chapel; in 1797 he became lay clerk in St. George's Chapel, and in 1799 held a similar position at Eton. On removing to Cambridge soon after, he was admitted to the choirs of King's, St. John's and Trinity Colleges, and later becamw master of choristers at King's College. Works: 3 glees dedicated to Sir Patrick Blake; Hark, how the Bees, glee for four voices; Welcome Mirth, glee for three voices. Solfeggi for the instruction of those wishing to read at sight. Cyclopedia of Music and Musicians by John Denison Camplin, Jr. and William Foster Apthorp (Charles Scribner’s Sons, 1888)

Susan L. Emery

1846 - 1914 Person Name: Susan Lavinia Emery Hymnal Number: 43 Author of "Thou Who Wast Once a Child" in Harmonies of Praise Born: September 26, 1846, Dorchester, Massachusetts. Died: March 1, 1914, Boston, Massachusetts. Susan’s parents were Charles Emery, a sea captain, and Susan Hilton Kelly Emery. She had five sisters and two brothers, the brothers both being Episcopal ministers. --www.hymntime.com/tch/