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Henry Vaughan
1621 - 1695 Author of "Up to those bright and gladsome hills" in The Harvard University Hymn Book Vaughan, Henry, M.D., commonly called "The Silurist," was one of twin brothers born of a titled family at Newton, Llansaintffiad, in 1621. After studying under the Rev. Matthew Herbert, Rector of Llangattock, he proceeded to Jesus College, Oxford, in 1638; but through the national troubles of those days, his studies, in common with those of his brother, were interrupted, and they had to leave the University. Subsequently he entered the medical profession, and practised at Brecon and at Newton. He died April 23, 1695. His published works include, Poems with the Tenth Satire of Juvenal Englished, 1646; Olor Iscanus, 1651; The Mount of Olives, 1652, &c. As a religious poet he followed very closely the peculiarities of George Herbert, of whose writings he was a great admirer. His best and most devotional poems were written during a severe affliction, and were published in his Silex Scintillans. After being almost forgotten for more than 200 years, his quaint, thoughtful, devotional, and, in many instances, beautiful poems, are receiving attention at the hands of hymnal compilers and others.
From the Silex Scintillans several pieces have been taken as hymns for public worship. The following, all from the first edition of 1650, are in common use:—
1. As travellers when the twilight's come. Life a Pilgrimage.
2. Bright shadows of true rest! some shoots of bliss. Sundays. Sometimes as "Types of eternal rest, fair buds of bliss."
3. Joy of my life, while left me here. Guiding Stars.
4. King of mercy, King of love. God our King.
5. Lord, with what courage and delight. Cheerfulness.
6. My. God and King, to Thee I bow my knee. Lent.
7. Since in a land not barren still. Love and Discipline.
8. Up to those bright and gladsome hills. Ps. cxxi.
9. What needs a conscience, clear and bright? Conscience.
10. When one loud blast shall rend the deep. Advent. Judgment.
11. Zion's true glorious God! on Thee. Praise.
Of Vaughan's hymns the most widely used are:— "Bright Queen of heaven," "My soul, there is a countrie," and "Up to these bright and gladsome hills."
--Excerpts from John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology (1907)
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Vaughan, H., p. 1206, i. Nos. 6, 9, 11, are from the 2nd ed., 1655 of his Silex Scintillans, pt. ii., pp. 60, 40, 68. No. 10 is from "When through the North," &c, in the 1st ed. 1650, p. 13.
--John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology, New Supplement (1907)
Henry Vaughan
Alexander Robert Reinagle
1799 - 1877 Composer of "ST. PETER" in The Harvard University Hymn Book Alexander Robert Reinagle United Kingdom 1799-1877. Born at Brighton, Sussex, England, gf Austrian descent, he came from a family of musicians, studying music with his father (a cellist), then with Raynor Taylor in Edinburgh, Scotland. Reinagle became a well-known organ teacher. He became organist at St Peter’s Church, Oxford (1823-1853). He was also a theatre musician. He wrote Teaching manuals for stringed instruments as well. He also compiled books of hymn tunes, one in 1830: “Psalm tunes for the voice and the pianoforte”, the other in 1840: “A collection of Psalm and hymn tunes”. He also composed waltzes. In 1846 he married Caroline Orger, a pianist, composer, and writer in her own right. No information found regarding children. In the 1860s he was active in Oxford music-making and worked with organist, John Stainer, then organist at Magdalen College. Reinagle also composed a piano sonata and some church music. At retirement he moved to Kidlington, Oxfordshire, England. He died at Kidlington.
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Alexander Robert Reinagle
Jeremiah Clarke
1669 - 1707 Person Name: Jeremiah Clark (c. 1669-1707) Composer of "HANNAH" in The Oxford Hymn Book
Jeremiah Clarke
Elizabeth Poston
1905 - 1987 Person Name: E. P. Arranger of "NEWCASTLE" in The Cambridge Hymnal Elizabeth Poston (24 October 1905 – 18 March 1987) was an English composer, pianist, and writer.
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John F. Burrowes
1787 - 1852 Composer of "BURLINGTON" in College Hymnal Born: April 23, 1787, London, England.
Died: March 31, 1852, Marylebone, London, England.
A student of organist William Horsley, Burrowes lived in London nearly 40 years, and played the organ at the Church of St. James, Westminster. He helped found the Philharmonic Society, and wrote an overture used as the concluding item at the Society’s concerts. He also composed piano pieces, and his Single Chant in E was included in Cathedral Psalter Chants (1875). His other works include:
Pianoforte Primer, 1818
Thorough-Bass Primer, 1819
Sources:
Nutter, p. 454
Reynolds, p. 261
Wikipedia, accessed 18 Nov 2016
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John F. Burrowes
