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Thomas J. Potter

1828 - 1873 Person Name: T. J. Potter Hymnal Number: 517 Author of "Brightly gleams our banner" in A Selection of Spiritual Songs Potter, Thomas Joseph, was born at Scarborough in 1827, and joined the Roman Catholic Church in 1847, and subsequently took Holy Orders. For many years he filled the Chair of Pulpit Eloquence and English Literature in the Foreign Missionary College of All Hallows, Dublin. He published The Spoken Word; or, The Art of Extemporary Preaching; Sacred Eloquence, or, The Theory and Practice of Preaching; and The Pastor and his People; together with several tales. He translated the Vesper hymns in the Catholic Psalmist; contributed to the Holy Family Hymns, 1860; and published Legends, Lyrics, and Hymns, 1862. His most widely-known hymn is "Brightly gleams our banner" (q.v.). Several of his hymns and translations are in use in Roman Catholic hymnbooks for Missions and Schools. He died at Dublin in 1873. --John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology (1907) ================ Potter, T. J., p. 901, ii., was b. June 9, 1828 (not in 1827), ordained 1857, and died Aug. 31, 1873. The hymn:— O! yet, once more, in Britain's isle [For the Conversion of England], in the Arundel Hymns, 1902, is stanzas 30, 31, 34, 35, 36 of a piece inhis Legends, Lyrics and Hymns, 1862. It is entitled "The Definition of the Immaculate Conception: or England and Rome," and marked as “Written several years ago .. to be spoken at the Feast of Languages, which is annually celebrated in the Propaganda College at Rome, on the Festival of the Epiphany, . . . now published for the first time." [Rev. James Mearns, M.A.] --John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology, New Supplement (1907)

Thomas Raffles

1788 - 1863 Person Name: T. Raffles Hymnal Number: 55 Author of "Blest hour! when mortal man retires" in A Selection of Spiritual Songs Thomas Raffles was born in London in 1788. He studied at Homerton College, and in 1809 became pastor of a Congregational society at Hammersmith. In 1812, he removed to Liverpool, where he was minister in the Great George Street chapel. This position he held for forty-nine years. He died at Liverpool, in 1863. He published several sermons, letters of travel, poems, and hymns for the use of his congregation. --Annotations of the Hymnal, Charles Hutchins, M.A. 1872. ======================= Raffles, Thomas, D.D., LL.D., son of Mr. W. Raffles, solicitor, was born in Princes Street, Spitalfields, London, May 17, 1788. In 1803 he became a clerk in Doctors' Commons, but shortly after retired, and through the influence of Dr. Collyer, of whose church at Peckham he was for some time a member, he entered Homerton College in 1805. His stated ministry began at Hammersmith, where he was ordained as a Congregational minister on June 22, 1809. In 1812 he removed to Liverpool, where he succeeded the Rev. T. Spencer, and remained for 49 years the honoured pastor of the Great George Street Congregational Church. He died at Liverpool, Aug. 18, 1863. For upwards of fifty years Dr. Raffles was one of the most prominent ministers of the Congregational body. His labours outside of his own congregation were very great, his aid as a preacher on behalf of missions and other religious works, being eagerly sought after. The Lancashire Inde-pendent College owes its existence mainly to him; and to many religious works in Liverpool he gave great personal attention. His degree of LL.D. was conferred by the University of Aberdeen in Dec. 1820, and that of D.D. by Union College, Connecticut, in July 1880. His works include Memoirs of the Life and Ministry of the Rev. Thomas Spencer, 1813; A Tour on the Continent, 1817; and several Sermons, &c. He also edited the 1815 edition of Brown's Self-Interpreting Bible; was joint author with J. B. Brown and J. H. Wiffen, of Poems by Three Friends; and joint editor with Dr. Collyer and Dr. J. B. Brown, of the Investigator, a London quarterly. As early as March 8, 1813, he says, in a letter to his friend, Mr. Brown, "I am about to put to press a collection of hymns for the use of my chapel:" but this intention was not carried out until 1853, when he published his Supplement to Dr. Watts's Psalms & Hymns. His son's history of this Supplement is:— "Early in January, 1853, he published his long-expected Supplement to Dr. Watts's Psalms and Hymns, which he had in hand for many years. He would never have published it at all, but, in common with other Independent Ministers, would have used the Congregational Hymn-book [J. Conder's 1836 and 1842] had that book contained a fair share of his own hymns. In its original form, however, it did not contain one [yes, one, but given as Anonymous]; and Dr. Raffles might, without vanity—seeing that numerous hymn-books of modern date contained one or more of his hymns—-have expected that they would not have been wholly omitted from the hymn-book emphatically of his own denomination. But so it was, and he never would introduce it, though, with the greatest readiness, when the improved edition was contemplated [theNew Congregational Hymn Book, 1859], under the editorship of the Rev. Dr. Gr. Smith, Dr. Raffles contributed some of his hymns to its pages. His own collection is very good, but limited in extent; the hymns are selected with considerable Judgment; and the true versions, as written by the respective authors, are given, wherever the original source could be reached."— Memoirs, 1864, p. 419. Dr. Raffles contributed, in 1812, eight hymns under the signature "T. B." to the Collection of his old friend and former pastor, Dr. Collyer. Gradually other hymns came into notice. These, with others to the number of 46, were included in his Supplement, 1853. His hymns at present in common use include:— 1. Blest hour, when mortal man retiresPrayer. In the "R. MS." this is headed "The Hour of Prayer," and at the foot is written by Dr. Raffles, “Printed in the Amulet for 1829, and thence copied into the Christian Observer." It is dated " Jany. 26,1823," and is in 6 stanzas of 4 lines. 2. Cause of all causes, and the Source. Hymn to the Deity. Contributed to Dr. Collyer's Collection, 1812, No. 914, in 5 st. of 6 1. 3. Come, heavenly peace of mind. Peace of Mind. Pub..in Collyer's Collection, 1812, No. 915, in 3 st. of 10 1. In the "R. MS." this, in a revised and expanded form of 10 stanzas of 6 lines, is undated; but underneath Dr. Raffles has written "Printed in the American Xtian Keepsake for 1838." 4. Eternal Father, throned above. Doxology. In the "R.MS." this is in 1 st. of 8 1., and headed "Doxology." It is undated, and underneath is written by Dr. Raffles at a later date (the change in the ink proving this) "Published anonymously in the Congregational Hymn Book," i.e., J. Conder's 1836 and 1842. 5. Father of mercies, God of love, 0 hear a humble, &c. Lent. Appeared in Collyer's Collection, 1812, No. 909, in 6 st. of 6 1., and headed "The Penitent's Prayer." 6. Go, preach the Gospel to the poor Home Missions. In the "R.MS." in 7 st. of 4 1., headed "To the Agents of the Liverpool town mission," and dated "May 1849." At the foot is written "Printed at the Printing Office of the Liverpool Town Mission Bazaar, Lycaeum, Bold Street." 7. High in yonder realms of light. Heaven. Contributed to Collyer's Collection, 1812, No. 911, in 6 st. of 8 1. It was sung at Dr. Raffles's funeral, Aug. 24, 1863. It is the most widely known of his hymns, but is usually given in an abbreviated form. 8. Lord, like a publican I stand. Lent. Dated in the "R.MS." "Seacombe, Oct. 4th, 1831," and headed, “The Publican, Luke xviii. 13." It is in 5 st. of 4 1., and is in several collections. 9. No night shall be in heaven! No gathering gloom. Heaven. In 8 st. of 4 double lines, headed “And there shall be no night there," Rev. xxii. 5, and dated " April 4, 1857." ("R.MS.") 10. 0 God of families, we own. Family Worship. In the "R.MS." in 5 st. of 4 1., entitled "The God of the families of Israel," and dated, "Jany. 15th, 1823." It appeared in the New Song, 1859. 11. Rapid flows the stream of tune. New Year. The last but one of his New Year's hymns, in 6 st. of 8 1., entitled "Hymn for New Year's Morning," and dated, "Jany. 1st, 1861." ("R.MS.") 12. Saviour, let Thy sanction rest. Holy Matrimony. In the “R. MS." in 6 st. of 6 1. entitled “The Marriage Feast," and dated "November 3rd, 1852. On occasion of the marriage of the Rev. J. F. and Mrs. Guenett." Included in the New Congregational Hymn Book, 1859, with the omission of st. v., vi. 13. Sovereign Ruler, Lord of all. Lent. No. 813 in Collyer's Collection, 1812, in 6 st. of 4 1. 14. The cup which my Father hath given. In Affliction. In the “R.MS." in 2 st. of 8 1., but without date. In theMemoirs. 1864, p. 272, the history of the hymn from Dr. Raffles's Diary is this :— "Ashby-de-la-Zouch, 16th [Oct., 1828.] I preached to an immense congregation last night at Nottingham, and slept at Mr. Gilbert's. Mr. Rawson [of Nottingham Castle], a fine young man, and but recently married, has broken a blood-vessel, and with his wife and mother, and father and sister, set out yesterday for Devonshire, to pass the winter. Mrs. Rawson sent me her album, and begged me to insert something appropriate. As I dressed in the morning I composed the following lines, which I sent her just before they set out: ‘The cup, &c.'" Mrs. Rawson, soon left a widow, resided at Wincobank Hall, near Sheffield, nearly 60 years, and died there in 1887. 15. Thou art my Hiding-place, 0 Lord. The Hiding-place. In the "R.MS." in 4 st. of 8 1., and dated “Burnley, June 23rd, 1833." 16. What is life? A rapid stream. Life. In the “R.MS." in 6 st. of 4 1., and dated in pencil 1838. At the foot is written by Dr. Raffles "Originally published in the Investigator, and, anonymously, in Affection's Gift, a poetical selection published by Simpkin and Marshall, Hamilton, &c, London." The "Raffles MS.," from which we have annotated these hymns, was kindly lent by Mr. T. S. Raffles, B.A., Stipendiary Magistrate of Liverpool. Mr. Raffles is the author of his father's Memoirs, 1864, and of hymn 25 in his father's Supplement. Dr. Raffles's original Hymns were published in 1868, with a Preface by J. Baldwin Brown. --John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology (1907)

Charles Burney

1726 - 1814 Hymnal Number: 188 Composer of "TRURO" in A Selection of Spiritual Songs A music historian and composer, Burney attended Shrewsbury School and the Free School, Chester. He was apprenticed to Thomas Arne from 1744 to 1746. In 1749, he became organist at St. Dionis’ Backchurch, London. In 1751 moved to King’s Lynn, Norfolk, where he taught and played the organ. His works include: Music, Men, and Manners in France and Italy, 1770 A General History of Music, from the Earliest Ages to the Present Period (London: 1776-89) Sources: Findagrave, accessed 18 Nov 2016 Nutter, p. 454 © The Cyber Hymnal™. Used by permission. (www.hymntime.com)

Mrs. Vokes

Person Name: Mrs. Voke Hymnal Number: 907 Author of "Soon may the last glad song arise" in A Selection of Spiritual Songs Pseudonym. See also

James Hutton

1715 - 1795 Person Name: J. Hutton Hymnal Number: 46 Author of "My opening eyes with rapture see" in A Selection of Spiritual Songs James Hutton, son of a clergyman and cousin to Sir Isaac Newton, was born in London, Sept. 3, 1715, and followed for some years the trade of a bookseller. In 1739 he visited the Moravian settlement at Herrnbut, where he became acquainted with Count Zinzendorf. He retired from business in 1745, and was ordained a diaconus of the Moravian Church in 1749. He died May 3, 1795. He contributed several hymns to the Moravian Hymn Book, 1754. All his hymns were included in an Appendix to his Memoirs, published by Daniel Benham in 1856. --Dictionary of Hymnology, John Julian, 1907 ================= Hutton, James, p. 545, ii. Concerning his hymns we have to note: (1) that No. 3 [p. 546, i.] appeared in the Moravian Hymn Book, 1743, Pt. ii.. No. 242, as "Ah Love! come, sweetly bind me"; and that in some modern collections it begins "0 gracious Saviour [Shepherd], bind us;" (2) and that No. 4 also appeared in 1743, No. 284, as, "How shall the young men cleanse their ways.” --John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology, Appendix, Part II (1907)

Charles Beecher

1815 - 1900 Person Name: C. Beecher Hymnal Number: 1035 Author of "We are on our journey home" in A Selection of Spiritual Songs Beecher, Charles, son of the well-known Dr. Lyman Beecher, whose autobiography he chiefly edited, and brother of Henry Ward Beecher, was born at Litchfield, Connecticut, 1815. Mr. Beecher was for some time a Congregational pastor at Georgetown, Mass. He has published Review of Spiritual Manifestations, 1853; Pen Pictures of the Bible, 1855, &c. His hymns were contributed to his brother's Plymouth Collection, 1855, and include:— 1. There's rest in the grave. Heaven. 2. We are on our journey home. Heaven. The latter is in the more extensive use, but both are unknown to the English collections. [Rev. F. M. Bird, M.A.] -- John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology (1907)

Mrs. T. D. Crewdson

1808 - 1863 Person Name: J. Crewdson Hymnal Number: 1081 Author of "Oh, for the peace which floweth like a river" in A Selection of Spiritual Songs Crewdson, Jane, née Fox, daughter of George Fox, of Perraw, Cornwall, was born at Perraw, October, 1809; married to Thomas Crewdson, of Manchester, 1836; and died at Summerlands, near Manchester, Sept. 14, 1863. During a long illness Mrs. Crewdson composed her works published as:— (1) Lays of the Reformation, 1860. (2) A Little While, and Other Poems (posthumous), 1864. (3) The Singer of Eisenach, n.d.; and (4) Aunt Jane's Verses for Children, 1851. 2nd ed. 1855, 3rd 1871. From these works nearly a dozen of her hymns have come into common use. The best known are, "O for the peace which floweth as a river," and "There is no sorrow, Lord, too light." In addition to these and others which are annotated under their respective first lines, there are the following in various collections: 1. Give to the Lord thy heart. 1864. Offertory. 2. How tenderly Thy hand is laid . 1864. Resignation. 3. Looking unto Jesus. 1864. Jesus All in All. 4. Lord, we know that Thou art near us. 1864. Resignation. 5. 0 Saviour, I have naught to plead. 1864. During Sickness. These plaintive lines were written a short time before her death. 6. 0 Thou whose bounty fills my cup. 1860. Peace. 7. The followers of the Son of God. 1864. The Daily Cross. 8. Though gloom may veil our troubled skies. 1864. Resignation. --John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology (1907) ====================== Crewdson, Jane, p. 268, ii. The following additional hymns by Mrs. Crewdson have recently come into common use through The Baptist Church Hymnal, 1900:— 1. For the sunshine and the rain. Harvest. 2. O Fount of grace that runneth o'er. Public Worship. 3. There is an unsearchable joy. Joy in God. 4. When I come with troubled heart. Prayer. These hymns are all from her A Little While, and Other Poems, 1864. --John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology, New Supplement (1907) =================== Crewdson, Jane, née Fox, p. 269, i. From her A Little While, and Other Poems, 1864, are:— 1. I've found a joy in sorrow. Power of Faith. 2. One touch from Thee, the Healer of diseases. Christ the Healer. 3. Tis not the Cross I have to bear. Faith desired . --John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology, Appendix, Part II (1907)

Benjamin Gough

1805 - 1877 Person Name: B. Gough Hymnal Number: 891 Author of "How beauteous on the mountains" in A Selection of Spiritual Songs Gough, Benjamin, was born at Southborough, Kent, in 1805, and died Nov. 28,1877. He was engaged in mercantile pursuits in London for some years. After retiring from business he resided at Mountfield, Faversham. He was a member and lay preacher of the Wesleyan denomination. His poetical works include:— (1) Lyra Sabbatica, Lon., 1865; (2) Kentish Lyrics, London, 1867; (3) Hymns of Prayer and Praise, London, 1875; and several minor publications, the most important being (4) Protestant Hymns & Songs for the Million, Lon., 1878; (5) Songs from the Woodlands, and Other Poems, Lon., 1872; and (6) Christmas Carols and New Year's Songs, Lon. (n.d.). Of Mr. Gough's hymns, about 20 are in common use in Great Britain and America, and of these the most popular and widely used is "Awake, awake, O Zion," q.v. Although possessing many features of popularity, his hymns do not rank high as literary productions. His works are also marred by numerous and feeble imitations of the great lyrics of the Church. Many of his earlier hymns were rewritten for his Hymns of Prayer & Praise, very much to their disadvantage. In addition to those which are annotated under their first lines the following are in common use:— 1. Be thou faithful unto death. Faithfulness. Appeared in his Lyra Sabbatica, &c, 1865, p. 77, in 3 stanzas of 8 lines, and entitled "Christian Fidelity." In 1867 it was transferred to the People's Hymnal, and again, in 1875, to the New Mitre-Hymnal, No. 151. 2. Blessed are the dead who die. Burial. Appeared in his Lyra Sabbatica, 1865, p. 89, in 4 stanzas of 8 lines and headed "For the dead in Christ." In Hatfield's Church Hymn Book, N. Y., 1872, it is slightly altered. 3. Christ is risen from the dead. Easter. In Lyra Sabbatica, 1865, p. 96, in 6 stanzas of 8 lines, as "An Easter Carol;" but in his Hymns of Prayer & Praise, 1875, p. 49, this is changed to "An Easter Hymn." In the New Mitre-Hymnal, 1875, stanzas iv., v. are omitted. 4. Come, children, and join with ardour divine. Missions. In his Lyra Sabbatica, 1865, p. 159, in 9 stanzas of 3 lines, and entitled, "Children's Missionary Hymn" and the Hymns of Prayer & Praise, 1875, No. 39, in 4 stanzas of 6 lines. In the latter work it is rewritten, very much to its disadvantage. The 1865 text is followed in the Methodist Sunday School Hymn Book, 1879, No. 562. 5. Come to Bethlehem and see. Christmas. Appeared in his Christmas Carols, &c, n.d., p. 21, in 5 stanzas of 8 lines. In the New Mitre-Hymnal, 1875, No. 26, it is dated 1873. 6. For all the [Thy] saints in heaven and earth. All Saints. From his Lyra Sabbatica, 1865, p. 119, in stanzas of 8 lines into Snepp's Songs of Grace & Glory, 1872, No. 148. 7. God the Father, full of grace. Holy Trinity, or Public Worship. Appeared in his Kentish Lyrics, 1867, p. 97, in 4 stanzas of 6 lines; and rewritten in a far less acceptable form, in his Hymns of Prayer & Praise, 1875, p. 80, in 4 stanzas of 6 lines. No. 8 in the Methodist Sunday School Hymn Book, 1879, is from the 1867 text. 8. Ho, every one that thirsteth. Invitation. Published in his Lyra Sabbatica, 1865, p. 83, in 5 stanzas of 8 lines; and, altered to its disadvantage, in his Hymns of Prayer & Praise. 1875, p. 33, in 5 stanzas of 8 lines. No. 291 in Methodist Sunday School Hymn Book, 1879 is from the 1865 text. 9. How beauteous on the mountains. Missions. In Lyra Sabbatica, 1865, p. 23, in 5 stanzas of 8 lines; and his Hymns of Prayer & Praise, 1875, p. 20. In Hatfield's Church Hymn Book, N. Y., 1872, No. 1246, is composed of stanzas i.-iii. 10. In Thy temple we adore Thee, gentle, pure, and holy Child. Christmas. In his Christmas Carols, &c, n.d., p. 39, in 3 stanzas of 4 double lines. In the New Mitre-Hymnal, 1875, No. 30, it is dated 1873, and begins, “In Thy cradle we adore Thee." 11. Jesus, full of love divine. Love of Jesus. Written in 1874, and published in the New Mitre-Hymnal, 1875, No. 84. 12. Lift the gospel banner. Missions. This is attributed to B. Gough, on the authority of Mrs. Gough. It is not in his published works, and its first appearance is unknown. In the Methodist Sunday School Hymn Book, 1879, No. 394, it is in 4 stanzas of 8 lines. 13. 0 Jesus, behold the lambs of Thy fold. Sunday. From his Lyra Sabbatica, 1865, p. 103, in 9 stanzas of 3 lines into the Methodist Sunday School Hymn Book, 1879, No. 511, with the omission of stanza ii. 14. Quicken, Lord, Thy Church and me. Whitsuntide. Appeared in his Lyra Sabbatica, 1865, p. 16, in 6 stanzas of 6 lines; and in his Hymns of Prayer & Praise, 1875, p. 6; and headed "For another Pentecost." It is No. 363, in Snepp's Songs of Grace & Glory, 1872. 15. Sing we merrily to God. Praise. Appeared in his Lyra Sabbatica, 1865, p. 65, in 5 stanzas of 8 lines, and his Hymns of Prayer & Praise, 1875, p. 27. In the New Mitre-Hymnal, 1875, No. 138, st. iii. is omitted. 16. There is a land of rest. Heaven. From his Lyra Sabbatica, 1865, p. 105, in 4 stanzas of 8 lines into the New Mitre-Hymnal, 1875, No. 155, where it is appointed for St. Mark's Day. 17. There is no condemnation. Peace. In his Lyra Sabbatica, 1865, p. 25, and his Hymns of Prayer & Praise, 1875, p. 22, in 3 stanzas of 8 lines, and headed "No Condemnation." In Snepp's Songs of Grace & Glory, 1872, it is No. 682. 18. Uplift the blood-red banner. Missions. In his Lyra Sabbatica, 1865, p. 155, and his Hymns of Prayer & Praise, 1875, p. 37, in 4 stanzas of 8 lines, and headed “For the Conversion of the World." It is No. 408 in the People's Hymnal, 1867; No. 88 in the New Mitre-Hymnal, 1875, &c. -- John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology (1907)

Joseph Anstice

1808 - 1836 Person Name: J. Anstice Hymnal Number: 561 Author of "O Lord! how happy should we be" in A Selection of Spiritual Songs Anstice, Joseph , M.A., son of William Anstice of Madeley, Shropshire, born 1808, and educated at Enmore, near Bridgwater, Westminster, and Ch. Church, Oxford, where he gained two English prizes and graduated as a double-first. Subsequently, at the ago of 22, he became Professor of Classical Literature at King's College, London; died at Torquay, Feb. 29, 1836, aged 28. His works include Richard Coeur de Lion, a prize poem, 1828; The Influence of the Roman Conquest upon Literature and the Arts in Rome (Oxford prize Essay); Selections from the Choice Poetry of the Greek Dramatic Writers, translated into English Verse, 1832, &c. His hymns were printed a few months after his death, as:— Hymns by the late Joseph Anstice, M.A., formerly Student of Christ Church, Oxford, and Professor of Classical Literature, King’s College, London, Bridgwater, 1836, and thus introduced:— "As none of the following Hymns had the advantage of being corrected and prepared for the press by their lamented Author, his family have not considered themselves at liberty to bring them before the public; but, having reason to believe that a large circle of surviving friends will be gratified by possessing a memorial of the manner in which some of his leisure hours were employed, and of the subjects which chiefly occupied his thoughts, during the last few months of his life, they have consented to their being printed for private distribution.—-Bridgwater, June, 1836." This work contains 52 hymns on various subjects, together with a poem "To my Hymn Book." The circumstances under which they were written are thus detailed by Mrs. Anstice in a communication to the Rev. Josiah Miller, author of Singers and Songs of the Church:— "The hymns were all dictated to his wife during the last few weeks of his life, and were composed just at the period of the day (the afternoon) when he felt the oppression of his illness—all his brighter morning hours being given to pupils up to the very day of his death."-—S. & S., p. 495. A few of the hymns are of a joyful character, but the circumstances under which they were written account for the prevailing tone of sadness by which they are chiefly characterized. About one half of these hymns were included by Mrs. Yonge in her Child's Christian Year, 1841. Being thus brought before the public, many soon came into common use. Those in most extensive use are: "Father, by Thy love and power;" "In all things like “Thy brethren, Thou;" "Lord of the harvest, once again;" and, "O Lord, how happy should we be." -- John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology (1907)

Jane Roscoe

Person Name: J. Roscoe Hymnal Number: 736 Author of "Thy will be done! I will not fear" in A Selection of Spiritual Songs See Hornblower, Jane Elizabeth Roscoe, 1797-1853