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Ann Taylor
1782 - 1866 Author of "God is in Heaven, can He hear" in The Primary and Junior Hymnal Gilbert, Ann, nèe Taylor, the elder of the two sisters, and daughter of Isaac Taylor, was born at London, Jan. 30, 1782, her father at that time being engaged in London as an engraver. Subsequently her father became a Congregational Minister, and resided, first at Colchester and then at Ongar. In 1813 she was married to the Rev. Joseph Gilbert, Classical and Mathematical Tutor at the Congregational College, Masborough, near Rotherham, Yorkshire. From Masborough they passed to Hull, and then to Nottingham, where Mr. Gilbert died in 1852. Mrs. Gilbert remained at Nottingham, and died there Dec. 20, 1866. In addition to contributing hymns to the joint works of herself and her sister Jane, a few were given in Collyer's Collection, 1812, signed " A." or "A. T.," and about 100 of her hymns appeared in Dr. Leifchild's Original Hymns, 1842, and a few in the Nottingham Hymn Book (1812, 20th edition, 1861). She published independently, Hymns for Sunday School Anniversaries, 1827; Hymns for Infant School, 1827; and The Wedding among the Flowers. Her Memoirs by her son, Josiah Gilbert, were published in 1874.
Mrs. Ann Taylor Gilbert is the author of the following (the date in brackets indicates the book in which each hymn appeared):—
1. Among the deepest shades of night (1812). Omniscience.
2. As Mary sat at Jesus' feet (1809). On repeating the Catechism.
3. Father, my spirit owns (1342). Resignation.
4. God is in heaven! Can he hear? God's care of Little Children.
5. Good Daniel would not cease to pray (1812). Prayer.
6. Hark the sound of joy and gladness (1842). Universal Peace.
7. How long, sometimes a day appears (1809). Time and Eternity.
8. I faint, my soul doth faint (1842). Contrition.
9. I thank the goodness and the grace (1809). Praise.
10. Jesus, that condescending King (1809). Coming to Jesus.
11. Jesus was once despised and low (1809). The Love of Jesus.
12. Jesus Who lived above the sky (1812). The Love of Jesus.
13. Lo, at noon, 'tis sudden night. Good Friday.
14. Lord, help us as we hear. Opening of Divine Service.
15. Lord, what is life? 'tis like a flower [the bow] (1809). Life.
16. My Father, I thank Thee for sleep (1809). Morning.
17. O [How] happy they who safely housed (1842). Death.
18. Spared to another spring (1827). Spring.
19. The God of heaven is pleased to see (1809). Brotherly Love.
20. This year is just going away (1810). New Year's Eve.
21. Wearied with earthly toil and care (1843). Sunday.
22. When I listen to Thy word. Comfort of the Scripture.
23. When little Samuel woke (1809). About Samuel.
24. Why should we weep for those who die (1843) . Death.
Mr. Gilbert's edition of the Hymns for Infant Minds, 1886, together with manuscript notes, are our authorities for the foregoing ascriptions of authorship. Mr. Gilbert cannot distinguish the authorship of the following hymns by her or her sister, Jane Taylor:—
1. Good David, whose Psalms have so often been sung (1812). Concerning David.
2. If Jesus Christ was sent (1812). Repentance.
3. King Solomon of old (1812). Concerning Solomon.
Taken as a whole, her hymns are somewhat depressing in tone. They lack brightness and warmth.
-- John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology (1907)
Ann Taylor
Ann Taylor Gilbert
1782 - 1852 Person Name: Ann Gilbert, 1782-1852 Author of "God is in heaven. Can He hear" in The Sunday School Hymnary See Taylor, Anne, 1782-1866
Ann Taylor Gilbert
George C. Stebbins
1846 - 1945 Person Name: Geo. C. Stebbins Composer of "[God is in heaven, can He hear]" in Little Pilgrim Songs Stebbins studied music in Buffalo and Rochester, New York, then became a singing teacher. Around 1869, he moved to Chicago, Illinois, to join the Lyon and Healy Music Company. He also became the music director at the First Baptist Church in Chicago. It was in Chicago that he met the leaders in the Gospel music field, such as George Root, Philip Bliss, & Ira Sankey.
At age 28, Stebbins moved to Boston, Massachusetts, where he became music director at the Claredon Street Baptist Church; the pastor there was Adoniram Gordon. Two years later, Stebbins became music director at Tremont Temple in Boston. Shortly thereafter, he became involved in evangelism campaigns with Moody and others. Around 1900, Stebbins spent a year as an evangelist in India, Egypt, Italy, Palestine, France and England.
(www.hymntime.com/tch)
George C. Stebbins
James Walch
1837 - 1901 Person Name: J. Walch Composer of "SAWLEY" in The Sunday School Hymnary James Walch was a musician and composer, born near Bolton, Lancashire, England in 1837. He spent his early life in the town and was organist in several churches there, including the parish church of St George’s. From 1870-1877, he was conductor for the Bolton Philharmonic Society. He also composed at least four published hymn tunes, the best known of which is called “Tidings”. Written in 1875, it’s usually used as the tune to a hymn called “O Zion Haste”.
James Walch was a musical instrument dealer by trade, and moved to Barrow-in-Furness in 1877. He later moved to Llandudno Junction in North Wales, where he died in August 1901 and was buried locally. His wife later donated money to pay for the organs in two local churches, St Paul's Llandudno and All Saints Deganwy, in his memory.
Three decades later, an article in the London Gazette reported on a dispute arising from his will, and mentioned that he had a son, Harry West Walch, who was a pianist and lived in Hereford.
St Paul's Church, Llandudno newsletter; used by permission of Christ Dearden (Walch's wife paid for the organ at St. Paul's Church)
James Walch
Herbert Hall Woodward
1847 - 1909 Person Name: H. H. Woodward Composer of "PANCRATIUS" in Gospel Melodies
Herbert Hall Woodward
Alfred G. Mortimer
Person Name: Rev. A. G. Mortimer Composer of "S. AGATHA" in The Epworth Hymnal
Alfred G. Mortimer
T. Rosecrans
Composer of "[God is in heaven, can he hear]" in The Little Sower for Sabbath Schools
T. Rosecrans
