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Joseph Barnby

1838 - 1896 Composer of "HOLY DAY" in Hymn Tunes Joseph Barnby (b. York, England, 1838; d. London, England, 1896) An accomplished and popular choral director in England, Barby showed his musical genius early: he was an organist and choirmaster at the age of twelve. He became organist at St. Andrews, Wells Street, London, where he developed an outstanding choral program (at times nicknamed "the Sunday Opera"). Barnby introduced annual performances of J. S. Bach's St. John Passion in St. Anne's, Soho, and directed the first performance in an English church of the St. Matthew Passion. He was also active in regional music festivals, conducted the Royal Choral Society, and composed and edited music (mainly for Novello and Company). In 1892 he was knighted by Queen Victoria. His compositions include many anthems and service music for the Anglican liturgy, as well as 246 hymn tunes (published posthumously in 1897). He edited four hymnals, including The Hymnary (1872) and The Congregational Sunday School Hymnal (1891), and coedited The Cathedral Psalter (1873). Bert Polman

Elizabeth Parson

1812 - 1873 Person Name: Elisabeth Parson Author of "Jesus, we love to meet" in The Presbyterian Book of Praise Parson, Elizabeth, nee Hooker, daughter of the Rev. W. Rooker (for nearly fifty years Congregational Minister at Tavistock), was born at Tavistock, June 5, 1812, and married in 1844 to Mr. T. Edgecombe Parson. She died at Plymouth in 1873. Previous to her marriage (from 1840 to 1844) Mrs. Parson conducted a class for young men and women in the vestry of her father's chapel on Sunday evenings, and to which was given the name of the “Willing Class," because those who came, came "willingly." For this class she wrote from 1840 to 1844 several hymns, some of which came into use through various collections including the Baptist Psalms & Hymns, 1858, and others at a later date. A few years ago 18 of these hymns were collected, and printed for private circulation by one of her old scholars as Willing Class Hymns. The greater part of these hymns have found a place in children's hymn-books, some fifteen collections having one or more therein. For tenderness, "Saviour, round Thy footstool bending," is the most pathetic; and for praise, "Angels round the throne are praising," and "What shall we render?" the most joyous. Mrs. Parson also wrote a few hymns for adults, which have been printed for private use only. In addition to those hymns there are also the following in common use:— 1. Far above the lofty sky. Praise. 2. Father of spirits, we entreat. New Year. 3. Hark ! a distant voice is calling. Missions. 4. Hark ! 'tis the Saviour calls. The Invitation. 5. Is there one heart, dear Saviour here? Passiontide. 6. Jesus, we love to meet. Sunday. 7. Lord, we bend before Thee now. Home Missions, or Prayer Meetings. 8. Lord, we stand before Thy throne. This is an altered form of No. 7. 9. Our Saviour's voice is soft and sweet. Missions. 10. This is God's most holy day. Sunday. 11. Youthful, weak, and unprotected. Self Dedication to Christ. -- John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology (1907)

F. W. Turner

Adapter of "[Father, we love to meet]" in A Book of Song and Service

A. T. Olá Olude

1908 - 1980 Person Name: A. T. Olajide Olude Composer of "JESU A FE PADE" in Psalter Hymnal (Gray) Revd. (Dr.) Abraham Taiwo Olajide OLUDE was born at Abeokuta on July 16, 1908, to the family of Chief & Mrs. Joseph Sotayo Olude of Ikereku-Ikija, Abeokuta, Nigeria. He had his primary education at Ikereku Anglican Primary School, Abeokuta and later at Agbeni Methodist School, Ibadan. In 1921, he enrolled at Wesley College, Ibadan, where he distinguished himself as a brilliant scholar and a keen sportsman. He obtained the then Junior Cambridge Certificate and successfully completed the Sub-Pastor’s course in 1925. He remained at the same College till 1934 when he passed out as a full fledge Minister of Religion and was eventually ordained a Methodist Minister in 1938. He served the Church at various location both within the Northern and Southern parts of the country and was at a time, the Chairman of the Western Nigeria District of the old Methodist Church. He was a musician of great repute, a highly prolific writer and composer, who along with his pastoral responsibilities, composed several melodious songs and folklore tunes in his native dialect – Yoruba. He was convinced that the Great Commission was easier achieved through musical compositions using the native language and available musical instruments of talking drums, flutes, etc, as accompaniments. A number of such local gospel songs and melodies, he incorporated in his much sort-after songbooks –“MAYOKUN, IYE ati IYIN, - folklore tunes, composed to suit various occasions, times and seasons.” These became the arrow-head and vehicle utilized in propagating the Word of God and his other Ministry at large. Among his small court of admirers and friends were the likes of Dr. Fela Sowande, the world-acclaimed musicologist of is time, who in no small measure greatly assisted Revd. Olude in attaining both national and international recognition. Others included erudite organists like Sir. M. O. Ajose, Messrs. Olaoluwa Omideyi, T. A. Bankole and G. Pope Dopemu – the young organist of the ‘Mayokun Musical Party’ with which Rev. A. T. Olude carried out his scriptural and musical crusades across the nation Revd. A. T. Olude was accorded the National honour of the Member of the Order of Niger- (M.O.N) in 1965 and honorary Doctorate Degree in Music by the University of Ife on May 15. 1967 – Both, awards in recognition of his great efforts at promoting indigenous Yoruba Church Music in Nigeria. Along his musical composition, he published other powerful prayer books which greatly assist – (i) relieving the heart of stress and the fears associated with daily living, and (ii) lifting up the soul in penitence and thanksgiving to God. These titles are: • So fun Jesu • Ipin Ayo l’oni • Ase L’oruko Oluwa On May 30 1980, this great soldier of the cross finally breathed his last to join the Church Triumphant. His body was buried in Lagos. In his memory, the Conference of the Methodist Church of Nigeria in 1992, posthumously awarded him, the Knighthood of Charles Wesley (KCW) , in appreciation of his laudable contributions to the growth and development of indigenous Sacred music in Nigeria and in particular, the Methodist Church. Wale Ogunbekun, with information provided by Olude's son

Timothy R. Matthews

1826 - 1910 Person Name: T. Richard Matthews Composer of "BURY ST. EDMUNDS" in The Sunday School Hymnary Timothy Richard Matthews MusB United Kingdom 1826-1910. Born at Colmworth, England, son of the Colmworth rector, he attended the Bedford and Gonville Schools and Caius College, Cambridge. In 1853 he became a private tutor to the family of Rev Lord Wriothesley Russell, a canon of St. George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, where he studied under organist, George Elvey, subsequently a lifelong friend. He married Margaret Mary Thompson, and they had 11 children: Norton, Mary, George, Cecil, Evelyn, Eleanor, Anne, Arthur, Wilfred, Stephen, and John. Matthews served as Curate and Curate-in-Charge of St Mary’s Church, Nottingham (1853-1869). While there, he founded the Nottingham Working Men’s Institute. He became Rector at North Coates, Lincolnshire (1869-1907). He retired in 1907 to live with his eldest son, Norton, at Tetney vicarage. He edited the “North Coates supplemental tune book” and “Village organist”. An author, arranger, and editor, he composed morning and evening services, chants, and responses, earning a reputation for simple but effective hymn tunes, writing 100+. On a request he wrote six tunes for a children’s hymnal in one day. He composed a Christmas carol and a few songs. His sons, Norton, and Arthur, were also known as hymn tune composers. He died at Tetney, Lincolnshire, England. John Perry

U. C. Burnap

1834 - 1900 Person Name: Uzziah Christopher Burnap Composer of "JAKARTA" in The Cyber Hymnal Burnap ran a dry goods business in Brooklyn, though he graduated from the University of Paris with a music degree, and for 37 years played the organ at the Reformed Church in Brooklyn Heights. He was a prolific composer, and helped edit the following: Hymns of the Church, 1869 Hymns of Prayer and Praise, 1871 Hymns and Songs of Praise, 1874 --The Cyber Hymnal™ There is uncertainty about his middle name. Reynolds and the Library of Congress say it was Christopher. A contemporary obituary relied on by "The Cyber Hymnal™" says it was Cicero. It appears that there was another Uzziah C[icero] Burnap who lived (per LOC) 1794-1854.

Thomas German Reed

1817 - 1888 Person Name: T. G. Reed Composer of "[Jesus, we love to meet on this Thy holy day]" in The Praise Book

Harriet Callow

1819 - 1883 Person Name: H. A. Callow Composer of "SOLITUDE" in The Scottish Hymnal Harriet Anne (Smart) Callow, daughter of Henry Smart, a violinist, and the sister of Henry Thomas Smart, composer of hymn tunes (i.a. REGENT SQUARE). She was married to William Callow, the English landscape painter. Dianne Shapiro