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J. M. Good

1764 - 1827 Hymnal Number: 1292 Author of "Not worlds on worlds, in phalanx deep" in The Baptist Hymn and Tune Book Good, John Mason, M.D., son of an Independent minister, was born at Epping, Essex, in 1761, and educated for the medical profession. He became F.R.S. 1805 and M.D. 1820. He wrote largely on medical, theological, and classical subjects. He died in 1827, and his Memoirs, by Dr. Gregory, were published in 1828. --John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology (1907)

Mather Byles

1706 - 1788 Person Name: Byles Hymnal Number: 1111 Author of "When wild confusion wrecks the air" in The Baptist Hymn and Tune Book Byles, Mather, D.D., born 1706, educated at Harvard, 1725, died 1788. He was an eminent Congregational Minister of Boston, and, for his time and place, an elegant scholar. He corresponded with, and was well thought of by the English wits and literati. His Toryism brought him into trouble at the Revolution, causing him, in his own words, to be “guarded, reguarded, and disregarded." His Sermons wore published at various dates from 1729 to 1771, and his Poems in 1727, 1736, and 1744. Of the Appendix to Tate and Brady, published by S. Kneeland in 1760, he edited hymns 77 to 100 inclusive, of which hymns 78, 79, and 80 seem to be his own. Part of No. 78, beginning with st. vii., "When wild confusion wrecks the air," is a Judgment hymn, and has been included in Belknap's Selection, 1795, and later in the Plymouth Collection, 1855, No. 1111, the Baptist Praise Book, 1871, and others. His hymns are unknown to English collections. [Rev. F. M. Bird, M.A.] -- John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology (1907)

John Lawson

1787 - 1825 Person Name: Lawson Hymnal Number: 1038 Author of "The universal doxology" in The Baptist Hymn and Tune Book Lawson, John, was born at Trowbridge, Wiltshire, July 24, 1787. He was articled to a wood-engraver in London; but believing that his knowledge of various manual arts might make him useful in the foreign mission field, he offered himself to the Baptist Missionary Society, and was sent to India. He arrived at Serampore in 1812, and soon rendered good service by showing how to reduce the types for printing used in the Eastern languages. He subsequently became pastor of a Baptist Church in Calcutta, devoting also much time to the work of education, He died Oct. 22, 1825. Mr. Lawson was an accomplished naturalist and a good musician, but his favourite recreation was the composition of poetry. Orient Harping, Roland, and other poems were published by him between the years 1820 and 1825. Two of his hymns were printed in the Baptist New Selection, 1828:— 1. Father of mercies, condescend. Prayer for a Missionary. 2. Fountain of truth and grace and power. Prayer for the Jews. The following are in the Comprehensive Rippon, 1844 :— 3. While in the howling shades of death. Missions. 4. Europe, speak the mighty name. Universal Doxology. [Rev. W. R. Stevenson, M.A.] --John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology (1907)

Francis Linley

1774 - 1800 Person Name: Linley Hymnal Number: 137 Author of "Say, how may earth and heaven unite?" in The Baptist Hymn and Tune Book Born: 1771, Doncaster, Yorkshire, England. Died: September 13, 1800, at his mother’s house in Doncaster. Buried: Doncaster, Yorkshire, England. Blind from birth, Linley studied with Edward Miller, organist at Doncaster Parish Church, and later (being the successful candidate among 17 competitors) became organist of St. James Chapel, Pentonville, London. He married a well-to-do blind lady, and around 1797 they purchased Bland’s music business in Holborn, which was unsuccessful. He was also for some time music agent for John Watlen of Edinburgh. After sustaining great financial losses through the treachery of a friend, and subsequently made a voyage to America (being succeeded by as chapel organist by William Hodsoll), where his performances and compositions brought him some notice. He returned to Doncaster in 1799. Sources: Wilson, p. 296 http://www.hymntime.com/tch/bio/l/i/n/linley_f.htm

James Freeman

1759 - 1835 Person Name: Freeman Hymnal Number: 1351 Author of "Lord of the worlds below!" in The Baptist Hymn and Tune Book Freeman, James, D.D. Born at Charlestown, Mass., April 22, 1759, and graduated at Harvard, 1777. He was "the first avowed preacher of Unitarianism in the United States.” In 1782 he was "Reader" in King's Chapel, and assisted or guided that historic parish in its change from Episcopacy to the then new ways in teaching and discipline. In 1787 he was "ordained," and retained the pastorate of the King's Chapel till 1826. He altered its Liturgy, and prepared for its use the King's Chapel Collection of Psalms & Hymns, 1799. Died Nov. 14, 1835. His hymn, "Lord of the worlds below," is based on Thomson's "Hymn on the Seasons." It appeared in the Psalms & Hymns, 1799, and is found in various collections. Original text in Putnam's Singers and Songs of the Liberal Faith,1875. [Rev. F. M. Bird, M.A.] --John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology (1907)

Charles Thurber

Hymnal Number: 1496 Author of "From yonder Rocky Mountains" in The Baptist Hymn and Tune Book

C. M. Sawyer

Person Name: Mrs. C. M. Sawyer Hymnal Number: 1086 Author of "O, angel of the land of peace" in The Baptist Hymn and Tune Book

Caroline A. B. Southey

1786 - 1854 Person Name: Mrs. Southey Hymnal Number: 381 Author of "Love, Love, on earth appears!" in The Baptist Hymn and Tune Book Southey, Caroline Ann, née Bowles, daughter of Charles Bowles, of Buckland, near Lymington, was born in 1786; married, in 1839, to Robert Southey, the poet; and died in 1854. Her publications include Solitary Hours, 1826; The Birthday, a Poem, 1836; and some prose works. Her Poetical Works were published in 1867; and her correspondence with Southey in 1882. A few pieces from her works are in common use as hymns:— 1. I weep, but not rebellious tears. For the Aged. Published in her Solitary Hours, 1826; and, again, in her Poetical Works, 1867, p. 285, in 5 stanzas of 6 lines. It is given, in full, in the Baptist Psalms & Hymns, 1858. To the line, "The faithful few made perfect there " (st. v., 1. 5), the fol¬lowing note is appended in the Poetical Works:-—"The word ‘few' is used here in no presumptuously exclusive sense of the Author's, but simply as being the scrip¬tural phrase, 'Many are called, but few are chosen.' The word having been altered, lately, in two religious publications, where the poem was inserted unknown to the Author, it is thought proper to annex this note." 2. Launch thy bark, mariner. For Sailors. Given in her Solitary Hours, 1826, p. 22, in 5 stanzas of 8 lines, and entitled, "The Mariner's Hymn;" also in her Poetical Works, 1867. --John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology (1907)