Thomas Haweis (b. Redruth, Cornwall, England, 1734; d. Bath, England, 1820) Initially apprenticed to a surgeon and pharmacist, Haweis decided to study for the ministry at Oxford and was ordained in the Church of England in 1757. He served as curate of St. Mary Magdalen Church, Oxford, but was removed by the bishop from that position because of his Methodist leanings. He also was an assistant to Martin Madan at Locke Hospital, London. In 1764 he became rector of All Saints Church in Aldwinkle, Northamptonshire, and later served as administrator at Trevecca College, Wales, a school founded by the Countess of Huntingdon, whom Haweis served as chaplain. After completing advanced studies at Cambridge, he published a Bible commentary and a volume… Go to person page >
This tune [EVAN], "the popularity of which in Scotland, America, and the Colonies is quite unprecedented" (Tonic Sol Fa Reporter, May 15, 1870), consists of the 1st, 2nd, 7th, and 8th strains of "O Thou dread Power" a sacred song by the Rev. W.H. Havergal, the melody being unaltered. EVAN II is the…
Display Title: At Un A WrendyFirst Line: At un a wrendy weddi’r gwanTune Title: MILWAUKEEAuthor: Evan Evans, 1795-18455; Thomas Haweis, 1734-1820Meter: CM
Display Title: At Un a wrendy weddi'r gwanFirst Line: At Un a wrendy weddi'r gwanTune Title: MILWAUKEEAuthor: Ieuan Glan Geirionydd. (1795-1855)Meter: M.3. (M.C.)Date: 1979
Display Title: At Un a wrendy weddi'r gwanFirst Line: At Un a wrendy weddi'r gwanTune Title: MILWAUKEEAuthor: Evan Evans (Ieuan Glan Geirionydd) (1795-1855)Meter: M.3. (M.C.)Date: 1995
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