Born: 1834, Birch Hall, Bolton, Lancashire, England.
Died: 1884, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England.
A student of William Sterndale Bennett and Charles Steggall, Lomas received his BMus degree from New College, Oxford. He played the organ at Didsbury Parish Church, and at Emmanuel Church, Barlow Moor, Manchester (1858-84).
Music: CHAMOUNI
ST. PAUL'S COLLEGE
SURSUM CORDA
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Christ of the upward way, my Guide divine,
Where Thou hast set Thy feet, may I place mine;
And move and march wherever Thou hast trod,
Keeping face forward up the hill of God.
Tune Title: SURSUM CORDA (Lomas)First Line: Christ of the upward way, my guide divineComposer: George Lomas, 1834-1884Meter: 10.10.10.10Incipit: 11234 54323 51234Key: E Major