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Thomas Koschat

1845 - 1914 Hymnal Number: 81 Composer of "[The Lord is my Shepherd, no want shall I know]" in Magnificat Thomas Koschat Austria 1845-1914. Born at Viktring, Austria, he studied chemistry in Vienna (1865-67). A Roman Catholic, in 1866 he joined the Vienna State Opera and sang bass in the Hofoper (court opera) Choir, and eventually became choir director. In 1874 he joined the choir at St. Stephen’s Cathedral. In 1877 he joined the Hofmusikkapelle (choir) and served as a soloist there. From 1877-1906 he founded and sang with the Koschat Quintet, touring Europe and America extensively. He was well-known for his ‘Karntnerlider’ Carinthian folk songs. Emperor Wilhelm awarded him the ‘Adler Order of the Red Eagle’. He wrote several books and also published a book of poems in the Carinthian dialect. He died in Vienna, Austria. He was a musician, author, composer, librettist, adapter, and contributor. John Perry

Carrie E. Rounsefell

1861 - 1930 Hymnal Number: 118 Composer of "[It may not be on the mountain's height]" in Magnificat Carrie Esther Parker Rounsefell USA 1862-1930. Born at Merrimack, NH, she grew up in Manchester, NH. She married William Rounsefell, a bookkeeper. She was known as a singing evangelist throughout New England and New York, where she toured with a small autoharp (zither). She died at Durham, ME. John Perry

Palmer Hartsough

1844 - 1932 Hymnal Number: 161 Author of "Fly your banners" in Magnificat Rv Palmer Hartsough USA 1844-1932. Born in Redford, MI, he attended Kalamazoo College and Michigan State Normal school (later MSU). He became an author, editor, lyricist, and librettist. After working as a traveling singing teacher in MI, IL, IA, OH, KY and TN, he opened a music studio in Rock Island, IL, around 1877, also directing music at a Baptist church there. In 1893, due to his poetic abilities, he moved to Cincinnati, OH, and joined the Fillmore Music Company, providing texts (over 1000) for their music. He also served as music director at the Bethel Mission and the 9th Street Baptist Church. He became a traveling song evangelist in 1903, and was ordained a Baptist minister in 1906, serving in Ontario, Canada, and MI from 1914 to 1927. He then returned to Plymouth, MI, where he lived the rest of his life. He never married, but was close to his two sisters, and wrote them a weekly letter for many years. With Fillmore Company he helped publish 20 songbooks. He died in Plymouth, MI. John Perry

Charlotte Alington Barnard

1830 - 1869 Person Name: Mrs. Charles Barnard Hymnal Number: 89 Composer of "BARNARD" in Magnificat Mrs. Charles Barnard, usage: Claribel. See also Claribel, 1830-1869

Colin Sterne

Hymnal Number: 156 Author of "We've a Story to Tell to the Nations" in Magnificat Pseudonym, See also Nichol, H. Ernest, 1862-1928

William Shrubsole

1760 - 1806 Hymnal Number: 217 Composer of "[All hail the pow'r of Jesus' name]" in Magnificat William Shrubsole (bap. 1760, d. 1806), organist. United Kingdom.When young, he sang in the choir at Canterbury Cathedral, He became organist at Bangor Cathedral, when he was dismissed for attending non-comformist meetings. He then became organist of Spa Fields Chapel, London, holding that post until his death. He was a successful teacher. He was an alto singer and sung at Westminster Abbey and Drury Lane churches. He knew Edward Perronet, who wrote the words to the hymn he composed music for. Perronet left Schrubsole property in his will. John Perry Not to be confused with W. (William) Shrubsole 1759-1829 bank clerk and hymn writer.

Lady Lucy Whitmore

1792 - 1840 Person Name: Lucy E. G. Whitmore Hymnal Number: 9 Author of "Father, Again in Jesus Name we Meet" in Magnificat Whitmore, Lady Lucy Elizabeth Georgina

John Stafford Smith

1750 - 1836 Hymnal Number: 178 Composer of "[O say can you see by the dawn's early light]" in Magnificat

A. A. Payn

1868 - 1946 Hymnal Number: 47 Author (vs. 3 & 4) of "The Church In the Wildwood" in Magnificat Pseudonym. See also Miles, C. Austin, 1868-1946

Elsie Duncan Yale

1873 - 1956 Hymnal Number: 170 Author of "The Heavens Are Telling" in Magnificat Born: October 21, 1873, Brooklyn, New York. Died: January 30, 1956, San Bernardino County, California. Pseudonym: Grace Gordon. Elsie’s father was New York Shipping Commissioner Charles C. Duncan. --www.hymntime.com ====================== Elsie Duncan Yale is a published author. Published credits of Elsie Duncan Yale include Challenge to youth: An unusual service for children's day with complete pageant and Christmas at Jollyville Junction: A play for young folks. --www.jacketflap.com Pseudonym: Grace Gordon