William H. Monk (b. Brompton, London, England, 1823; d. London, 1889) is best known for his music editing of Hymns Ancient and Modern (1861, 1868; 1875, and 1889 editions). He also adapted music from plainsong and added accompaniments for Introits for Use Throughout the Year, a book issued with that famous hymnal. Beginning in his teenage years, Monk held a number of musical positions. He became choirmaster at King's College in London in 1847 and was organist and choirmaster at St. Matthias, Stoke Newington, from 1852 to 1889, where he was influenced by the Oxford Movement. At St. Matthias, Monk also began daily choral services with the choir leading the congregation in music chosen according to the church year, including psalms chanted to… Go to person page >
Tune Title: ["Father, forgive them ; for they know not what they do."]First Line: "Father, forgive them ; for they know not what they do."Composer: William H. MonkMeter: 7. 7. 7. 6.Key: d minorDate: 1927
Tune Title: ["Father, forgive them ; for they know not what they do."]First Line: "Father, forgive them ; for they know not what they do."Composer: William H. MonkMeter: 7. 7. 7. 6.Key: d minorDate: 2017
Tune Title: [Father, forgive them; for thy know not what they do]First Line: Father, forgive them; for thy know not what they doComposer: William H. MonkDate: 1912
Tune Title: FATHER, FORGIVE THEMFirst Line: "Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do."Composer: William Henry Monk (1823-1899)Meter: IRREGULARIncipit: 35321 1Key: F MajorDate: 1972
Tune Title: WORDS ON THE CROSSFirst Line: Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do.Composer: William H. MonkMeter: 7.7.7.6.Key: F MajorDate: 1916
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