John Beaumont was born in 1762, probably near Holmfirth, West Riding, England. He composed over 60 hymn tunes, including ST. IGNATUIS. He died at Macclesfield, November 8, 1822.
Dianne Shapiro, from "A Dictionary of Methodism in Britain and Ireland" (accessed from dmbi.online 5-27-2019) Go to person page >
You servants of God, your Master proclaim,
and publish abroad his wonderful name;
the name all-victorious of Jesus extol;
his kingdom is glorious and rules over all.
Tune Title: ST. IGNATIUS (Beaumont)First Line: Once pledged by the crossComposer: John BeaumontMeter: 10.10.11.11Incipit: 11321 71235 43235Key: A♭ Major