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J. W. Elliott

1833 - 1915 Person Name: J. W. Elliott, b. 1833 Topics: Hymns of the Ancient Church Composer of "CHURCH TRIUMPHANT" in Church Hymns J.W. Elliott was a popular composer of the Victorian period, and is best known for his nursery rhyme music and for his work on hymnals in the 1870s. He was born James William Elliott, in Warwick, England, on February 13, 1833. As a child, he sang as a chorister in the Leamington Parish Church. In those days, choristers were given lessons in all facets of church music, including organ lessons, counterpoint studies, and more in exchange for providing an extraordinary level of service to their parish church (services throughout the week, all holidays, extra services, etc.). The result is that most choristers who completed their studies received an excellent music education, and James was no exception. After starting his career as an organist and choirmaster for a countryside church, his talent became obvious. He moved to London, where he assisted Sir Arthur Sullivan (of Gilbert and Sullivan fame) in editing Church Hymns. In addition, James worked for a music publisher. His compositions include two operettas, numerous anthems, service music, works for instruments including the very popular harmonium, and most particularly for Nursery Rhymes and Nursery Songs, his children’s music score that sets many of the Nursery Rhymes to delightful music. Several of his hymn tunes are still in use today in many hymnals, most notably his hymn tune “Day of Rest.” He was heavily involved in the preparation of the musical edition of Church Hymns in 1874, the Choral Service Book of 1892, and transcriptions of hymn tunes using harmonies different than the traditional ones found in hymnals. He died in St. Marylebone, London, on February 5, 1915. --www.nursery-songs.com/

John Blow

1648 - 1708 Person Name: John Blow (1648-1708) Topics: Ancient Hymns and Canticles Composer of "NUNC DIMITTIS" in The Hymnal John Blow, doctor of music, born 1648 at North Collingham, England; was, in 1685 , musician to James II, and master of the choristers of St. Paul's Church; was a composer of ahtnems, church music, songs and other music; died in London, Oct 1, 1708. A dictionary of musical information: containing also a vocabulary of musical terms, and a list of modern musical works published in the United States from 1640 to 1875 by John Weeks Moore (Boston: Oliver Ditson, c. 1876)

George M. Garrett

1834 - 1897 Person Name: G. M. Garrett Topics: Ancient Hymns and Canticles Composer of "[Blessed be the Lord God of Israel]" in The Methodist Hymn-Book with Tunes Born: June 8, 1834, Winchester, Hampshire, England. Died: April 9, 1897, Cambridge, England. Buried: Cambridge Mill Road Cemetery, Cambridge, England

Thomas Kelway

1695 - 1744 Person Name: Thomas Kelway, c. 1695-1749 Topics: Ancient Hymns and Canticles Composer of "[O come, let us sing unto the Lord]" in The Book of Praise

Elisabeth H. Burrowes

1885 - 1975 Person Name: E. Burrowes Topics: Canticles and Ancient Hymns Composer of "[Christ our passover is sacrificed for us]" in The Riverdale Hymn Book Burrowes, Elisabeth Havens (Detroit, Michigan, January 13, 1885--March 27, 1975, Berkeley, California). Elder in the Presbyterian Church. --Twelve New Hymns for Children, The Hymn Society, DNAH Archives ============================ [Burrowes] is active in St. John's Presbyterian Church in Berkeley. --Twelve New Hymns for Children, 1965. Used by permission. ============================ Elisabeth Burrowes is a resident of Berkeley, California, formerly of Englewood, New Jersey. She is the mother of five children, has a number of grandchildren, is the author of two books and numerous poems. Her hymn "God of the ages by whose hand", published by the Hymn Society of America in 1958, will appear in the forthcoming new edition of The Methodist Hymnal. Mrs. Burrowes, an ordained Elder in the Presbyterian Church, has recently affiliated with The South Berkeley Community Church, an inter-racial Church which is doing a deeply dedicated and inspiring work. Mrs. Burrowes wrote the Anniversary Hymn, "Almighty God, we pray thee still to guide us", for its celebration in 1964. Her married name is Mrs. Paul deNyse Burrowes. She is also the author of one of the Children's Hymns recently published by the Hymn Society entitled "Our Father, who dost lead us." --Ten New Hymns on the Ministry, 1966. Used by permission.