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Thomas Koschat

1845 - 1914 Person Name: T. Koschat Hymnal Number: 27 Composer of "[The Lord is my Shepherd, no want shall I know]" in Genuine Gems of Sacred Song Thomas Koschat Austria 1845-1914. Born at Viktring, Austria, he studied chemistry in Vienna (1865-67). A Roman Catholic, in 1866 he joined the Vienna State Opera and sang bass in the Hofoper (court opera) Choir, and eventually became choir director. In 1874 he joined the choir at St. Stephen’s Cathedral. In 1877 he joined the Hofmusikkapelle (choir) and served as a soloist there. From 1877-1906 he founded and sang with the Koschat Quintet, touring Europe and America extensively. He was well-known for his ‘Karntnerlider’ Carinthian folk songs. Emperor Wilhelm awarded him the ‘Adler Order of the Red Eagle’. He wrote several books and also published a book of poems in the Carinthian dialect. He died in Vienna, Austria. He was a musician, author, composer, librettist, adapter, and contributor. John Perry

C. Meineke

1782 - 1850 Person Name: Charles Meineke Hymnal Number: 3a Composer of "[Glory be to the Father, and to the Son]" in Genuine Gems of Sacred Song Meineke (1782-1850) is referred to by several given names including C., Charles, Christopher, Christoph, and Karl. Meineke apparently left Germany in 1810 and, after spending some time in England, moved to the United States, settling in Baltimore, Maryland, by 1822. He was organist at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Baltimore in 1836, likely serving in this position for some eight years. Meineke published several works including "Music for the Church: Containing Sixty-two Psalm and Hymn Tunes in Four Parts: Together with Chants, Doxologies and Responses for Morning and Evening Prayer, and Holy Communion: Composed for the Use of the Choir of St. Paul's Church, Baltimore" (Baltimore, 1844). He composed the music for Glory Be to the Father and to the Son (MEINEKE). Source: Danny R. Jones, "Christoph Meineke," Worship Matrix, http://www.worshipmatrix.com/Composerr.php?code=335

Emma F. R. Campbell

1830 - 1919 Person Name: Emma Campbell Hymnal Number: 33 Author of "Jesus of Nazareth Passeth By" in Genuine Gems of Sacred Song Campbell, Emma F. R. (1830-1919). Her first name is sometimes given as "Etta." She was a school teacher in Morristown, New Jersey. She published a few novels and an anthology, The Hymn "Jesus of Nazareth passeth by" and Its History, and Other Verses (New York: M. E. Munson, 1909). Leonard Ellinwood, DNAH Archives ========================== Campbell, Etta, sometime a teacher in Morristown, New Jersey, is the author of:— 1. Come, ye children, sweetly sing. Jesus the Children's Friend. Appeared in E. P. Hammond's Praises of Jesus, 1864; his New Praises of Jesus, 1869; and in other collections, including several in Great Britain. 2. What means this eager, anxious throng. Jesus passes by. Written during a religious revival in Newark, U.S., 1863, and published in Song Victories. It is found in several collections, and was rendered exceedingly popular in Great Britain by Mr. Sankey in his Evangelical tour with Mr. Moody, 1874-6. --John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology (1907)

George C. Hugg

1848 - 1907 Person Name: Geo. C. Hugg Hymnal Number: 12 Composer of "[The way our fathers traveled is good enough for me]" in Genuine Gems of Sacred Song George Crawford Hugg USA 1848-1907. Born near Haddonfield, NJ, he became choirmaster at the Berlin, NJ, Presbyterian Church at age 12. At age 14 he published his first song, “Walk in the light”, which became very popular. He married Anne E Ketchum, and they had a daughter, Evangeline. He served as choirmaster of the Tabernacle Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia, and also the Broad Street and Arch Street Methodist Episcopal Churches there. He was also closely associated with the Harper Memorial Presbyterian Church there. He was a prolific composer with over 2000 works, publishing 18 books of revival and Sunday school music, and 90 songs for special occasions (Christmas, Easter, etc.). He died in Philadelphia, PA. John Perry

Hall Mack Co.

Person Name: Hall-Mack Co. Press of "" in Genuine Gems of Sacred Song

J. Howard Entwisle

1865 - 1901 Hymnal Number: 32 Composer of "[Just one touch as He moves along]" in Genuine Gems of Sacred Song J Howard Entwisle USA 1865-1901. Born in PA, he became a musician and songbook editor-compiler in Philadelphia, PA, in the 1890s. He collaberated with William J Kirkpatrick, also of Philadelphia, promoting gospel songs. He helped compile “Songs of love and praise #4”, then later “Songs of love and praise #5”. Other published works were: “Bright melodies” (1899), “Heavenly sunlight” (1900), “Exalted praise” (1901). He died in Philadelphia. John Perry

J. B. Mackay

1861 - 1940 Person Name: J. B. M. Hymnal Number: 9 Author of "Whisp'ring in My Heart" in Genuine Gems of Sacred Song James Bruce Mackay

J. E. French

Person Name: J. E. F. Hymnal Number: 17 Author of "He Threw Out the Life-Line to Me" in Genuine Gems of Sacred Song Early 20th Century

H. Lutton

Hymnal Number: 21 Author of "Jesus Promised Me a Home" in Genuine Gems of Sacred Song

Thomas Dennis

Person Name: T. D. Hymnal Number: 37 Author of "He Died Of a Broken Heart" in Genuine Gems of Sacred Song Dennis was an assistant pastor in Haslemere, Surrey, England. He edited a new edition of the Psalms in poems in 1908, which was printed by J. White, Horace Head, Fleet Street. --www.hymntime.com/tch/