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William Henry Gladstone

1840 - 1891 Person Name: William H. Gladstone Composer of "HAMMERSMITH" in Christian Science Hymnal (Rev. and enl.) Born: June 3, 1840, Hawarden, Flintshire, Wales. Died: July 4, 1892, Westminster, London, England. Eldest son of British prime minister William Gladstone, William attended Eton College and read Greek and Latin at Christ Church College, Oxford University. A Member of Parliament for a total of 20 years, representing Chester for 3; Whitby, Yorkshire for 12; and East Worcestershire for 5. A singer and organist, he was well versed in musical history, especially the development of Anglican church music. He wrote on musical topics, and one of the views he expressed was that choral church services were to be deplored because "the choirs often discourage the congregations from singing." He wrote the anthems "Gracious and Righteous" and "Withdraw Not Thou", & chants, anthems, introits & organ voluntaries. His works include: A Selection of Hymns and Tunes, 1882 --www.hymntime.com/tch/

Duncan Sinclair

1870 - 1962 Person Name: D. S. Author of "O God, our Father-Mother, Love" in Christian Science Hymnal (Rev. and enl.) Sinclair, Duncan. (c.1870--May 21, 1962, Perth, Scotland). A B.S. from St. Andrew's University, Scotland, he was head of the physical science department in Glasgow Academy for 21 years. From 1916 to 1961 he was a Christian Science practitioner, teacher, and editor of several Christian Science periodicals. In 1936 he received an honorary Doctor of Letters degree from Bates College, Lewiston, Maine. --Joan E. Wilson, DNAH Archives