In some hymnals, the editors noted that a hymn's author is unknown to them, and so this artificial "person" entry is used to reflect that fact. Obviously, the hymns attributed to "Author Unknown" "Unknown" or "Anonymous" could have been written by many people over a span of many centuries. Go to person page >
Tune Title: [O be joyful in the Lord all ye lands] (Anon)First Line: O be joyful in the Lord all ye landsComposer: Anon.Incipit: 56512 32117 1Key: b minorDate: 1898
Tune Title: [Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace: according to Thy word]First Line: Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace: according to Thy wordComposer: Anon.Date: 1887
Tune Title: [I will alway give thanks unto the Lord: His praise shall ever be in my mouth]First Line: I will alway give thanks unto the Lord: His praise shall ever be in my mouthComposer: Anon.Date: 1887