Sherwin, William Fisk, an American Baptist, was born at Buckland, Massachusetts, March 14,1826. His educational opportunities, so far as schools were concerned, were few, but he made excellent use of his time and surroundings. At fifteen he went to Boston and studied music under Dr. Mason: In due course he became a teacher of vocal music, and held several important appointments in Massachusetts; in Hudson and Albany, New York County, and then in New York City. Taking special interest in Sunday Schools, he composed carols and hymn-tunes largely for their use, and was associated with the Rev. R. Lowry and others in preparing Bright Jewels, and other popular Sunday School hymn and tune books. A few of his melodies are known in Great Britain th… Go to person page >
Tune Title: BETTER LANDFirst Line: Praise Jehovah for His loveComposer: William Fiske Sherwin, 1826-1888Meter: 77.77.77Incipit: 55517 12552 21233Key: A♭ Major
Tune Title: BETTER LANDFirst Line: Christ is come, come to earth!Composer: William Fiske SherwinMeter: 77.77.77Key: A♭ MajorSource: Christian Songs (New York: Biglow & Main Company, 1872)