HAPPY HOME (Bunnett)

HAPPY HOME (Bunnett)

Composer: Edward Bunnett
Published in 4 hymnals


Composer: Edward Bunnett

Edward Bunnet Canada 1834-1923. Born at Shipdham and educated at Norwich Cathedral Choir School, he was a talented chorister, composer, a brilliant organist, and had a sharp sense of humour. He married Emma Elizabeth McGowan in 1890, and they had three children. He became assistant organist at Norwich Cathedral for 22 years and later at St. Peter Mancroft, Norwich, for another 31 years. He was organist for the Norwich triennial Musical Festival for 33 years. Over his life he taught thousands of young people how to play the organ. He composed 16 choral works. John Perry  Go to person page >

Tune Information

Title: HAPPY HOME (Bunnett)
Composer: Edward Bunnett
Meter: 11.10.11.10
Incipit: 35432 11713 22226
Key: E Major
Copyright: Public Domain

Texts

O Happy Home

O Son of God, our Captain of salvation

O Son of God, our Captain of salvation,
Thyself by suffering schooled to human grief,
We bless Thee for Thy sons of consolation,
Who follow in the steps of Thee their Chief;

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Instances

Instances (1 - 4 of 4)

The Book of Praise #707

The Home and School Hymnal #266

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The Presbyterian Book of Praise #453

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The Presbyterian Book of Praise #473

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