[My God, my God, why] (Camidge)

[My God, my God, why] (Camidge)

Composer: Matthew Camidge
Published in 2 hymnals


Composer: Matthew Camidge

Matthew Camidge (25 May 1758 - 23 Oct 1844 in York) was a well-known local musician in Northern England, famous for his organ playing and conducting oratorios. His compositions are solid in craftsmanship though quite conservative. He was the son of John Camdige,who was also an organist and composer and Elizabeth Camidge. After some time as a chorister of the Chapel Royal under James Nares, Matthew returned to York where he lived the rest of his life. He served as his father's assistant and in 1799 he succeeded his father as organist of York Minster. He played an active part in the musical life of York, appearing as a soloist in piano and organ concertos and promoting music festivals in York Minster. After Matthew retired in 1842, his son… Go to person page >

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Title: [My God, my God, why] (Camidge)
Composer: Matthew Camidge

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My God, My God, Why Hast Thou Forsaken Me

Forsaken of God on Calvary
The Saviour Christ hung dying,
That I might ne'er forsaken be,
While on His death relying:
Yea, for the sake of His lone cry,
With ready ear the Lord Most High
Will aye regard my crying.

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My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? why art thou so far from helping me (Chant)

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The Hymnary for use in Baptist churches #697

The Hymnary of the United Church of Canada #697

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