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George Kingsley
1811 - 1884 Person Name: George Kingsley (1811-1684) Arranger of "MESSIAH" in Many Voices; or, Carmina Sanctorum, Evangelistic Edition with Tunes Born: July 7, 1811, Northampton, Massachusetts.
Died: March 14, 1884, Northampton, Massachusetts.
Kingsley played the organ at the Old South Church and Hollis Street Church in Boston, Massachusetts. He also taught music at Girard College in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, served as music supervisor for public schools in Philadelphia, and compiled a number of music books, including:
Sunday School Singing Book, 1832
The Harmonist, 1833
The Social Choir, 1836
The Sacred Choir, 1838
The Harp of David, 1844
The Young Ladies’ Harp, 1847
Templi Carmina (Northampton, Massachusetts: 1853)
The Juvenile Choir, 1865
--www.hymntime.com/tch
George Kingsley
Ferdinand Hérold
1791 - 1833 Person Name: Louis Joseph Ferdinand Herold (1791-1833) Composer of "MESSIAH" in Many Voices; or, Carmina Sanctorum, Evangelistic Edition with Tunes Full name: Louis Joseph Ferdinand Hérold
Ferdinand Hérold
Richard Meux Benson
1824 - 1915 Person Name: Rev. Richard Meux Benson Author of "Christ in Glory" in Many Voices; or, Carmina Sanctorum, Evangelistic Edition with Tunes The Rev. Richard M. Benson was a clergyman of the Church of England, and was one of the "Cowley Brothers." He spent some time in 1870-71 in the United States, labouring with zeal and success in several dioceses.
--Annotations of the Hymnal, Charles Hutchins, M.A. 1872.
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Benson, Richard Meux , M.A., educated at Christ Church, Oxford; B.A., in honours, 1847, M.A., 1849. On taking Holy Orders, he became curate of St. Mark's, Surbiton, 1849; and Vicar of Cowley, Oxford, 1850. He is also Student of Christ Church, Oxford. His works include The Wisdom of the Son of David; Redemption, 1861; The Divine Rule of Prayer; and others. His hymns, “O Thou whose all redeeming might," a translation of "Jesu, Redemptor omnium," q, v., and "Praise to God Who reigns above," were contributed to Hymns Ancient & Modern, 1861.
-- John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology (1907)
Richard Meux Benson
Francis H. Champneys
1848 - 1930 Person Name: Francis Henry Champneys Composer of "XAVIER" in The Cyber Hymnal Born: March 25, 1848, in the rectory of St. Mary’s, Whitechapel, London, England.
Died: July 30, 1930, Nutley, Sussex, England.
Francis’ father was William Champneys, Canon of St. Paul’s, and later Dean of Lichfield. Francis was educated at Winchester College and Brasenose College, Oxford (MA & MB 1875, MD later). An amateur musician, he studied under John Goss, held various musical positions from 1880 to 1913, and chaired the Central Midwives’ Board (1903-30). He was made a Baronet in 1910.
--www.hymntime.com/tch/
Francis H. Champneys
