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Henry Baker

1835 - 1910 Composer of "HESPERUS" in Christian Science Hymnal (Rev. and enl.) Henry Baker, Mus. Bac., son of the Rev. James Baker, Chancellor of the diocese of Durham; born at Nuneham, Oxfordshire; educated at Winchester School; graduated Bachelor in Music at the University of Oxford in 1867. He also worked as a civil engineer. Scottish Church Music, its composers and sources by James Love; William Blackwwod and Sons, Edinburgh and London, 1891

Ella A. Stone

Author of "O sweet and tender as the dawn" in Christian Science Hymnal (Rev. and enl.)

William Henry Gladstone

1840 - 1891 Person Name: William H. Gladstone Composer of "OMBERSLEY" 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/