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Henry R. Bishop

1786 - 1855 Person Name: Sir Henry Rowley Bishop (1780-1855) Topics: Aspirations For Heaven; Communion Of Saints; Heaven Home; Lord's Day and Worship Delight in Composer of "SWEET HOME" in Many Voices; or, Carmina Sanctorum, Evangelistic Edition with Tunes Bishop, Henry Rowley, was born at London, Nov. 18, 1786, and died at London, April 30, 1855. See a full notice in the Dictionary of Nat. Biog., v., 91. From 1840 he was occasional and from 1843 to 1848 sole conductor of the Antient Concerts. Of his Twelve Corales...as sung at the Concerts of Ancient Music, for which (with Words expressly written to them) they were adapted and arranged by Sir Henry R. Bishop, 1844 (B. M. copy is H. 878), some are fairly literal translations from the German, others have no connection with their nominal originals. Three were noted in this Dictionary, but their source not having been traced in 1892, we now subjoin them:— 1. Behold, how glorious is yon sky, p. 127, ii. This is from "Wie herrlich ist die neue Welt" in C. H. Graun's oratorio Der Tod Jesu, 1756 (B. M. copy, 11. 1805, catalogued as 1766), the words being by Karl Wilhelm Ramler, b. Feb. 25, 1725, at Colberg, in Pomerania; 1748, Professor of Literature at the Cadet School in Berlin; d. at Berlin, April 11, 1798. 2. God is our Refuge in distress, Our Shield, p. 325, i. 3. O let us praise the Lord, With hearts of true devotion, p. 963, ii., No. 4. The Winchester Hymn Book, 1857, alters stanza i., the original line 1. 3, 4 being:— "Whose spirit roams abroad, To calm life's troubled ocean." Another fairly close version is,"Wake, O wake! a voice is crying," from "Wachet auf," p. 805, ii. [Rev. James Mearns, M.A.] --John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology, New Supplement (1907)

John Byrom

1692 - 1763 Person Name: John Byrom (1691-1763) Topics: Orisons; Aspiration; Inner Life, The; Love and Communion; Peace, Spiritual Author of "My spirit longs for Thee" in The Hymnal John Byrom was born in 1691, at Manchester, where his father was a linen-draper. He entered Trinity College, Cambridge, 1708; became a Fellow of the College in 1714; took his M.A. in 1716, and then proceeded to Montpelier, where he studied medicine. He afterwards abandoned medicine, settled in London, and obtained his living by teaching a system of shorthand, which he had projected. He was elected a member of the Royal Society in 1724. He died Sept. 28, 1763. The first edition of Byrom's poems appeared in 1773, in two volumes. A more complete edition was published in 1814. Byrom did not seek publicity as an author, but wrote verses only for recreation. --Annotations of the Hymnal, Charles Hutchins, M.A., 1872 ====================== Byrom, John, M.A., F.R.S., born at Manchester, Feb. 29,1691-2, baptized the same day, and educated at Merchant Taylors' School, and Trinity College, Cambridge, where he graduated B.A. 1712 ; M.A. 1715. He was elected a Fellow of his College in 1714. After studying medicine for a time at Montpellier, he returned to London, and earned his livelihood by teaching shorthand. Elected F.R.S. in 1724, and succeeded to the family estates about the same time. He died Sept. 28, 1763. His Poems were first published in 1773, in two volumes. In 1814 a more complete edition was issued by Nichols, of Leeds. From these Poems less than half a dozen hymns have come into common use. One of these, however, has a repu¬tation which has extended to all English-speaking countries. We refer to his "Christians, awake!" (q.v.). His hymn, "My spirit longeth for Thee," is also worthy of attention. -- John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology (1907)

Caroline Gilman

1794 - 1888 Person Name: Mrs. Gilman Topics: Aspiration and Communion Author of "Our sufficiency of God" in The Gospel Psalmist Mrs. Caroline Gilman was born in Boston, in 1794. She married the Rev. Samuel Gilman, a Unitarian minister, in 1819. Soon after, they removed to Charleston, South Carolina. Mrs. Gilman has written considerable prose and some poetry. --Annotations of the Hymnal, Charles Hutchins, M.A., 1872. ================== Gilman, Caroline, née Howard, daughter of Samuel Howard, and wife of Dr. S. Gilman (q.v.), was b. at Boston, U. S., in 1794, and married to Dr. Gilman in 1819. After Dr. Gilman's death in 1858, she resided for a time at Cambridge, U. S., and subsequently at Tiverton, Long Island. Mrs. Gilman is the author of several tales, ballads, and poems, and of the following hymns:— 1. Is there a lone and dreary hour? Providence. Contributed to Sewall's Unitarian Collection, N. York, 1820, in 4 stanzas of 4 lines, In 1867 Mrs. Gilman added a stanza thereto for the Charlestown Services & Hymns. The original hymn is in extensive use amongst the Unitarians in Great Britain and America. 2. We bless Thee for this sacred day. Sunday. Also contributed to Sewall's Collection, 1820, in 4 stanzas of 4 lines, to which another was added by Mrs, Gilman, for the Charlestown Services & Hymns, 1867. In extensive use. [Rev. F. M. Bird, M.A.] --John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology (1907) ================= Gilman, Caroline (Howard). (Boston, Massachusetts, October 8, 1794--September 18, 1888, Washington, D.C.) Unitarian. She married Rev. Samuel Gilman on October 14, 1819, and after his death in 1858 lived for a time in Cambridge, Mass., and later in Tiverton, Long Island, New York. She began to write stories and poems at an early age, many of which were published in The Rosebud, later called The Southern Rose, a juvenile weekly paper published in Charleston, South Carolina, which she edited for several years, beginning in 1832. Her book entitled Verses of a Lifetime was published in 1854, as were a number of other books which gave her a considerable reputation as an author. Five of her poems are included in Putnam's Singers and Songs, etc. --Henry Wilder Foote, DNAH Archives

Miss Fletcher

Topics: Aspiration and Communion Author of "Where is Heaven?" in The Gospel Psalmist See Carney, T. J. Mrs., b. 1823

Joseph Beaumont

1616 - 1699 Person Name: Beaumont Topics: Aspiration and Communion Author of "The Heaven Within" in The Gospel Psalmist Beaumont, Joseph, eldest son of Sir John Beaumont, was born March 3, 1615, educated at Westminster, and Peter House, Cambridge, and died Sept. 3, 1652. His Original Poems in English and Latin were published posthumously in 1749. In this work there is a fine poem on "Homo". This has been condensed into a hymn, beginning "As earth's pageant passes by." Consecration to God.) His Psyche (1st pub. 1647), together with selections from his Original Poems, &c., were reprinted in Dr. Grosart's Chertsey Worthies, 1877-80, in 2 volumes. -- John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology (1907)

A. H. Mann

1850 - 1929 Person Name: Arthur H. Mann Topics: Access to God; Adoration; Aspirations For Christ; Aspirations For Church Priveleges; Aspirations For Grace; Aspirations For Heaven; Blessedness Of Those Abiding in God's House; Christ Anointed; Christ Communion with; Christ Preciousness of; Christians Blessedness of; Christians Fellowship of; Christians Graces of; Christians Heirs of Heaven; Church Beloved of Saints; Dedication of Church; Faith Confidence of; Faith Walking by; Glory of God In Church and Heaven; Gospel Fulness of ; Gospel Privileges of; Gospel Sanctifying and Saving; Grace Quickening; Grace Sustaining; House of God Described; House of God Longed for and Loved; Installation Psalms; Nature An Emblem of Grace; The Righteous Blessedness of; Trust in God Blessedness of; Walking with God; Worship Delightful to Saints; Worship public; Zeal True; Zion Glory of Composer of "CRUX CHRISTI" in The Psalter Arthur Henry ‘Daddy’ Mann MusB MusD United Kingdom 1850-1929. Born at Norwich, Norfolk, England, he graduated from New College, Oxford. He married Sarah Ransford, and they had five children: Sarah, Francis, Arthur, John, and Mary. Arthur died in infancy. Mann was a chorister and assistant organist at Norwich Cathedral, then, after short stints playing the organ at St Peter’s, Wolverhampton (1870-71); St. Michael’s Tettenhall Parish Church (1871-75); and Beverley Minster (1875-76); he became organist at King’s College Chapel, Cambridge (1876-1929), Cambridge University organist (1897-1929), and music master and organist at the Leys School, Cambridge (1894-1922). In addition to composing an oratorio and some hymn tunes, he was music editor of the Church of England Hymnal (1894). In 1918 he directed the music and first service of “Nine lessons & carols” at King’s College Chapel. He was an arranger, author, composer, and editor. His wife, Sarah, died in 1918. He died at Cambridge, England. John Perry

Justin Heinrich Knecht

1752 - 1817 Person Name: Justin H. Knecht Topics: Access to God; Adoration; Aspirations For Christ; Aspirations For Church Priveleges; Aspirations For Grace; Aspirations For Heaven; Blessedness Of Those Abiding in God's House; Christ Anointed; Christ Communion with; Christ Preciousness of; Christians Blessedness of; Christians Fellowship of; Christians Graces of; Christians Growth of; Christians Heirs of Heaven; Church Beloved of Saints; Dedication of Church; God Our Refuge; Gospel Fulness of ; Gospel Privileges of; Gospel Sanctifying and Saving; Grace Growth in; Heart Good, Perfect, Pure and Upright; House of God Described; House of God Longed for and Loved; Installation Psalms; Nature An Emblem of Grace; Perseverance; Pilgrim Spirit; Prayer For Grace and Salvation; The Righteous Blessedness of; Steadfastness; Walking with God; Worship Delightful to Saints; Worship public; Zeal True; Zion Glory of Composer of "ST. EDITH" in The Psalter Justin Heinrich Knecht Germany 1752-1817. Born at Biberach Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, he attended a Lutheran college in Esslingen am Neckar from 1768-1771. Having learned the organ, keyboard, violin and oratory, he became a Lutheran preceptor (professor of literature) and music director in Biberach. It was a free imperial city until 1803 and had a rich cultural life. He became organist of St. Martin’s Church in 1792, used by both Lutherans and Catholics, and was there for many years. He led an energetic, busy musical life, composing for both the theatre and church, organizing subscription concerts, teaching music theory, acoustics, aesthetics, composition, and instruments at the Gymnasium, affiliated to the Musikschule in 1806. He went to Stuttgart in 1806 in hopes of a post there as Kapellmeister, serving two years as Konzertmeister, but he was appointed Direktor Beim Orchester by the King of Wurttemberg in 1807. However, he returned to his former life in 1808 and remained there the rest of his life. He died at Biberach. He wrote 10 vocals, 11 opera and stage works, one symphony, 3 chamber music instrumentals, 7 organ works, 4 piano works, and 6 music theories. He was an author composer, editor, contributor, musician, compiler, and lyricist. John Perry

Carl Maria von Weber

1786 - 1826 Person Name: von Weber Topics: Afflictions Watchfulness in; Aspirations For Christ; Aspirations For Holiness; Assurance Declared; Bible Spirit's Aid in Study of; Christ Communion with; Christ Light and Guide; Christ Preciousness of; Christ Preciousness of; Christ Prophetic Office of; Christ Worshiped; Covenant Keeping; Covenant Promises; Deliverance From Sin; Faith Confession of; God Attributes of; God Our Guide; God Love and Mercy; God Our Teacher; Gospel Freeness of ; Gospel Privileges of; Gospel Sanctifying and Saving; Grace Sustaining; Meekness; Mercy of God Prayer for; Pardon Sought; Patience; Prayer Confession in; Prayer confidence in; Prayer For Christ's Sake; Prayer For Deliverance from Trouble; Prayer Importunity in ; Salvation From Sin and Trouble; Salvation Prayers for; Sin Salvation from; Trust in God Expression of; Truth Composer of "SEYMOUR" in The Psalter Carl Maria von Weber; b. 1786, Oldenburg; d. 1826, London Evangelical Lutheran Hymnal, 1908

Lucy Larcom

1824 - 1893 Topics: Aspiration; Confirmation; Prayer For Cleansing; Prayer For Communion and Fellowship; Prayer For Others; Prayer For Purity; Prayer For Unselfishness; Prayer and Aspiration Author of "Draw thou my soul, O Christ" in Elmhurst Hymnal Larcom, Lucy, was born at Beverley Farm, Massachusetts, in 1826. Her Poems were published in 1864. Her hymn, "When for me the silent oar" [Death Anticipated), was published in 1868. She died in 1893. --John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology, Appendix, Part II (1907) =============== Larcom, Lucy, p. 1576, ii. The extended use of this writer's hymns justifies a more detailed account of her life and work than is given on p. 1576. She was born in 1824, and worked from 1837-45 in the mills of Lawrence, Mass., then engaged in elementary teaching 1846-49, became a student at Monticello Female Seminary, Alton, Ill., 1849-52, and then entered upon advanced teaching in higher-class schools, and literary work. She edited with J. G. Whittier, Child Life in Poetry, 1871; Child Life in Prose, 1873; Songs of Three Centuries, 1875, &c. Her own works are Poems, 1869; Childhood Songs, 1875; Wild Roses of Cape Ann, 1881; Poetical Works, 1885; At the Beautiful Gate; And Other Songs of Faith, 1892. Her autobiography was published as A New England Girlhood. She died in 1893. In addition to "When for me the silent oar," of her hymns the following are in common use:— i. From her Poems, 1869. 1. Hand in hand with angels. Angelic companion¬ship. 2. If the world seems cold to you. 3. When for me the silent oar. Death ii. From her Wild Roses of Cape Ann, 1881. 4. In Christ I feel the heart of God. 5. O Spirit, "Whose name is the Saviour.” in. From her Poetical Works, 1885. 6. Breaks the joyful Easter dawn, master. 7. Heavenly Helper, Friend Divine. Christ the Friend. iv. From her At the Beautiful Gate, &c, 1892. 8. Draw Thou, my soul, O Christ. Looking to Jesus. 9. O God, Thy world is sweet with prayer. Prayer. 10. Open your hearts as a flower to the light. 11. King, happy bells of Easter time. Easter. The above notes are from the British Museum copies of Miss Larcom's works. --John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology, New Supplement (1907)