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Peter Cutts

1937 - 2024 Hymnal Number: 530 Composer of "BRIDEGROOM" in Praise! psalms hymns and songs for Christian worship

Anders Nyberg

Hymnal Number: 891 Translator (vs. 1) of "We are marching in the light of God" in Praise! psalms hymns and songs for Christian worship

1740 - 1802 Person Name: Samuel Arnold 1740-1802 Hymnal Number: 652 Composer of "ARNOLD'S" in Praise! psalms hymns and songs for Christian worship Dr. Samuel Arnold, an English musician and composer; born in London, Aug. 10, 1739; composed for the theatre, the church, and also oratorio music; succeeded Dr. Nares as organist; died at Westminster, Oct. 22, 1802. A Dictionary of Musical Information by John W. Moore, Boston: Oliver, Ditson & Company, 1876

Arthur Cottman

1842 - 1879 Person Name: Arthur Cottman 1841-79 Hymnal Number: 935 Composer of "ST JUDE (Cottman)" in Praise! psalms hymns and songs for Christian worship Born: Circa November 1841, Ringwood, Hampshire, England. Died: Circa May 1879, Brentford, Middlesex, England. Cottman was a solicitor and amateur musician. His works include: Ten Original Tunes, 1874 Music: CATERHAM COTTMAN DALEHURST EVERSLEY MIRFIELD MORN OF GLADNESS --www.hymntime.com/tch

John Blockley

1800 - 1882 Person Name: John Blockley 1801-82 Hymnal Number: 807 Composer of "BLOCKLEY" in Praise! psalms hymns and songs for Christian worship

James Frederick Swift

1847 - 1931 Person Name: J F Swift 1847-1931 Hymnal Number: 851 Composer of "TE LAUDANT OMNIA" in Praise! psalms hymns and songs for Christian worship Used pseudonym Godfrey Marks. See also Marks, Godfrey (Musician) ================ Swift, James Frederick, son of Joseph Swift, was born at Manchester, Dec. 28, 1847. In 1851 he removed with his parents to Liverpool, where he was educated at the Commercial School of Liverpool College. At an early age he displayed a talent for music, and performed in public as a pianist as early as 1859. In 1863 he was appointed organist at the Cranmer Wesleyan Chapel. Subsequently he was organist at St. Andrew's Church, Liver¬pool, for 10 years, and then, from 1886 to the present, at St. Bride's, in the same city. He has composed a large number of songs and instrumental pieces under the nom-de-plume of "Godfrey Marks." He has also written a number of hymns and sacred odes, for which he has composed music. From these eight were published with the music, in 1875, as Hymns for Home and Sacred Festivals (London, Novello). From this small collection the following hymns have come into common use:— 1. When evening shadows gather. Evening. Written in 1873, and first sung in public at the Wesleyan Choral. Festival in St. George's Hall, Liverpool, in 1874. It was included in his Hymns for Home, &c, No. 8, in 5 stanzas of 8 lines. It then passed into Thring's Collection, 1882, the Prim. Methodist Hymnal, 1887, and others. It is a very beautiful Evening Hymn. 2. Have you heard the sweet, sweet story? Life of Jesus. Written in 1874, and published in his Hymns for Home, &c, 1875, No. 4, in 5 stanzas of 8 lines, with a chorus of 4 lines. 3. When life is gay with sunshine. Refuge in Trouble. Written in 1874, and published in his Hymns for Home, &c, 1875, No. 7, in 3 st. of 8 1. Of these hymns Nos. 2, 3 have been largely used at Sunday School Anniversaries and similar gatherings. -- John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology (1907)

Jamie Owens-Collins

Hymnal Number: 885 Author of "And we sing glory, honour" in Praise! psalms hymns and songs for Christian worship

W. H. Jude

1851 - 1922 Person Name: W H Jude 1851-1022 Hymnal Number: 813 Composer of "CAMPEN" in Praise! psalms hymns and songs for Christian worship William Herbert Jude United Kingdom 1851-1922. Born at Westleton, Suffolk, England, his family moved to Norfolk. A precocious child, by age eight he was composing music for school plays. Educated at the Liverpool Organ School and East Liverpool College of Music, he became college principal for awhile. He married Catherine Helena Haigh. They had no children. He became a composer, editor, and organist. He was organist for the Blue Coat Hospital & School and Stretford Town Hall near Manchester, while teaching and lecturing. After 20 years there he was appointed organist at the Exeter Hall in London, a primary venue and Christian Centre owned by the YMCA on the Strand in London. As a recitalist, he was asked to “open” over 1000 new organs across the UK, Ireland, and Australia. He was considered the most brilliant organist of his day. He wrote at least two operettas: “Innocents abroad” (1882) and “The mighty deep” (1917). His compositions were frequently religious. He admired British evangelist, Rodney “Gipsy” Smith and published a collection of Smith’s favorite solos in 1903. He also supported the temperance movement. He toured Australia and New Zealand 1890-1894. In 1904 he served as editor for several musical periodicals, including “Monthly Hymnal”, “Minister of music”, and “The Higher life”. He also compiled several hymnbooks, including “Mission hymns” (1911”), and “Festival hymns” (1916). He wrote a number of works on music. He died in London. John Perry

Charles Harris

1865 - 1936 Person Name: C Harris 1865-1936 Hymnal Number: 922 Composer of "SUPREME SACRIFICE" in Praise! psalms hymns and songs for Christian worship Born: July 20, 1865, Islington, London, England. Died: July 30, 1936. Buried: St. Leonard’s parish church, Eynsham, Oxfordshire, England. Harris earned his Doctor of Divinity degree at Oxford University, and served as Vicar of Colwall, Herefordshire (1909-29), and as Prebendary of Hereford Cathedral. His works include: Christian Reunion from the Nonconformist and the Church Point of View, 1903 Pro Fide: A Defence of Natural and Revealed Religion (London: J. Murray, 1914) Creeds or No Creeds? A Critical Examination of the Basis of Modernism (New York: E. P. Dutton & Company, 1922) --www.hymntime.com/tch

Lachlan Macbean

1853 - 1931 Person Name: Lachlan Macbean 1853-1931 Hymnal Number: 370 Author of "Child in the manger" in Praise! psalms hymns and songs for Christian worship Born: November 6, 1853, Tigh-na-coille Kiltarlity, Invernessshire, Scotland. Died: January 24, 1931, Kirkcaldy, Scotland. Macbean edited The Fifeshire Advertiser in Kirkcaldy. He was actively involved in resurrecting almost forgotten Gaelic songs. His works include: Kirkcaldy Burgh Records Lessons on Gaelic Songs and Hymns of the Gael (Edinburgh, Scotland: 1888) Sources: Reynolds, p. 364 http://www.hymntime.com/tch/bio/m/a/c/macbean_l.htm