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Nellie Talbot

Hymnal Number: 524 Author of "I'll Be a Sunbeam" in Revival Hymns and Choruses

1845 - 1914 Hymnal Number: 341 Composer of "[The Lord is my Shepherd, no want shall I know]" in Revival Hymns and Choruses Thomas Koschat Austria 1845-1914. Born at Viktring, Austria, he studied chemistry in Vienna (1865-67). A Roman Catholic, in 1866 he joined the Vienna State Opera and sang bass in the Hofoper (court opera) Choir, and eventually became choir director. In 1874 he joined the choir at St. Stephen’s Cathedral. In 1877 he joined the Hofmusikkapelle (choir) and served as a soloist there. From 1877-1906 he founded and sang with the Koschat Quintet, touring Europe and America extensively. He was well-known for his ‘Karntnerlider’ Carinthian folk songs. Emperor Wilhelm awarded him the ‘Adler Order of the Red Eagle’. He wrote several books and also published a book of poems in the Carinthian dialect. He died in Vienna, Austria. He was a musician, author, composer, librettist, adapter, and contributor. John Perry

W. Spencer Walton

1850 - 1906 Person Name: W. Spencer Walton, 1850-1906 Hymnal Number: 117 Author of "In Tenderness He Sought Me" in Revival Hymns and Choruses

Carrie E. Rounsefell

1861 - 1930 Person Name: Carrie E. Rounsefell, 1861-1930 Hymnal Number: 465 Composer of "[It may not be on the mountain's height]" in Revival Hymns and Choruses Carrie Esther Parker Rounsefell USA 1862-1930. Born at Merrimack, NH, she grew up in Manchester, NH. She married William Rounsefell, a bookkeeper. She was known as a singing evangelist throughout New England and New York, where she toured with a small autoharp (zither). She died at Durham, ME. John Perry

W. S. Marshall

Person Name: W. S. Marshall, 19th century Hymnal Number: 242 Composer of "[Joys are flowing like a river]" in Revival Hymns and Choruses He composed tunes for gospel lyric writers. John Perry

J. Calvin Bushey

1847 - 1929 Hymnal Number: 275 Composer of "[Oh, do not let the Word depart]" in Revival Hymns and Choruses James Calvin Bushey USA 1847-1929. Born in Arendtsville, PA, Bushey was a singing teacher who lived in Ohio during the latter 19th century. He compiled several music collections, including “The Chorus Class” (1879), “Sparkling Gems” (1880), “Choral Climax” (1886), and “Magneic Melodies” (1892), all published by the Music firm of Will L. Thompson. Bushey moved to Peoria,IL, late in life and died there. John Perry

Eliza Holmes Reed

1794 - 1867 Person Name: Elizabeth Reed Hymnal Number: 275 Author of "Oh, Why Not Tonight?" in Revival Hymns and Choruses Reed, Eliza, née Holmes, was born in London, March 4, 1794; married to the Rev. Andrew Reed in 1816; and died July 4, 1867. Mrs. Reed entered fully and earnestly into her husband's extensive charitable works. Her publications include Original Tales for Children; and The Mother's Manual for the Training of her Children, 1865. Her hymns, 20 in all, were contributed to her husband's collection, and were republished with his in the Wycliffe Chapel Supplement, 1872. They are only of average merit, and have not attained to a marked position. They include:— 1. Gracious Lord, as Thou hast bidden. Holy Baptism. 2. I would be Thine, 0 take my heart . Dedication of Self to Christ. 3. 0 do not let the word depart. The Accepted Time. 4. 0 that I could for ever dwell. Communion with God Desired. --John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology (1907)

Harper G. Smyth

1873 - 1945 Person Name: Harper G. Smyth, 1873-1945 Hymnal Number: 383 Author of "Make Me a Channel of Blessing" in Revival Hymns and Choruses

Seth Sykes

1892 - 1950 Person Name: Seth Sykes, 1892-1950 Hymnal Number: 309 Author of "Thank You, Lord" in Revival Hymns and Choruses Seth Sykes and his wife Bessie were traveling evangelists based in Glasgow, Scotland. They traveled around the UK. Seth preached and wrote lyrics to many hymns. They used lantern slide shows to illustrate their message and draw people to their meetings. Dianne Shapiro, from Discerning Music blog, accessed 1/12/17

Neil Dougall

1776 - 1862 Person Name: Neil Dougall, 1776-1862 Hymnal Number: 561 Composer of "KILMARNOCK" in Revival Hymns and Choruses Born: December 9, 1776, Greenock, Renfrewshire, Scotland. Died: October 1, 1862, Greenock, Scotland. Buried: Greenock, Scotland. Neil’s father, wheelwright Neill Dougall, was drafted into the army, and died in Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) when his son was only four years old. At age 15, Neil became an apprentice on the ship Britannia. In 1795, while he was loading a gun to fire the second volley of a salute to commemorate Lord Howe’s victory over the French, an explosion blinded him and took his arm. After recovering, he began his musical career. In 1798, he attended a singing class under Robert Duncan, and in the fall of the next year opened his own class, which he ran until 1844. He gave annual concerts in Greenock from 1800 [sic, Frost] to 1860. --www.hymntime.com/tch