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William Jenkins

Person Name: William V. Jenkins Hymnal Title: The Cyber Hymnal Author of "O God of Love, to Thee We Bow" in The Cyber Hymnal

1850 - 1924 Person Name: Edwin D. Drewett Hymnal Title: The Cyber Hymnal Composer of "ELMHURST" in The Cyber Hymnal Born: 1850, London, England. Died: April 6, 1924, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England. Drewett studied at the Royal Academy of Music under Charles Steggall, and served as organist at Harecourt Congregational Chapel, London; the German Lutheran Church, Dalston (1893-1905); and the German Embassy Church, Brompton (1905-14); and the Church of King Charles the Martyr, Tunbridge Wells (1907-24). --www.hymntime.com/tch/

Joseph Barnby

1838 - 1896 Person Name: Joseph Barnby, 1838-1896 Hymnal Title: The Hymnal Composer of "JUST AS I AM" in The Hymnal Joseph Barnby (b. York, England, 1838; d. London, England, 1896) An accomplished and popular choral director in England, Barby showed his musical genius early: he was an organist and choirmaster at the age of twelve. He became organist at St. Andrews, Wells Street, London, where he developed an outstanding choral program (at times nicknamed "the Sunday Opera"). Barnby introduced annual performances of J. S. Bach's St. John Passion in St. Anne's, Soho, and directed the first performance in an English church of the St. Matthew Passion. He was also active in regional music festivals, conducted the Royal Choral Society, and composed and edited music (mainly for Novello and Company). In 1892 he was knighted by Queen Victoria. His compositions include many anthems and service music for the Anglican liturgy, as well as 246 hymn tunes (published posthumously in 1897). He edited four hymnals, including The Hymnary (1872) and The Congregational Sunday School Hymnal (1891), and coedited The Cathedral Psalter (1873). Bert Polman

Gerre Hancock

1934 - 2012 Person Name: Gerre Hancock, b. 1934 Hymnal Title: The Hymnal 1982 Composer of "ST. MARY MAGDALENE" in The Hymnal 1982

Arthur Henry Brown

1830 - 1926 Person Name: A. H. Brown, 1830-1926 Hymnal Title: The Methodist Hymn-Book with Tunes Composer of "SAFFRON WALDEN" in The Methodist Hymn-Book with Tunes Born: July 24, 1830, Brentwood, Essex, England. Died: February 15, 1926, Brentwood, Essex, England. Almost completely self taught, Brown began playing the organ at the age 10. He was organist of the Brentwood Parish Church, Essex (1842-53); St. Edward’s, Romford (1853-58); Brentwood Parish Church (1858-88); St. Peter’s Church, South Weald (from 1889); and Sir Anthony Browne’s School (to 1926). A member of the London Gregorian Association, he helped assemble the Service Book for the annual festival in St. Paul’s Cathedral. He supported the Oxford Movement, and pioneered the restoration of plainchant and Gregorian music in Anglican worship. Brown edited various publications, including the Altar Hymnal. His other works include settings of the Canticles and the Holy Communion Service, a Children’s Festival Service, anthems, songs, part songs, and over 800 hymn tunes and carols. Music: Alleluia! Sing the Triumph Arthur Dale Abbey Fields of Gold Are Glowing Gerran Holy Church Holy Rood If Angels Sang Our Savior’s Birth Lammas O, Sing We a Carol Purleigh Redemptor Mundi Ring On, Ye Joyous Christmas Bells Saffron Walden St. Anatolius St. Austell St. John Damascene St. Mabyn St. Sophronius Story of the Cross Sweet Child Divine --www.hymntime.com/tch

William Vaughan Jenkins

1868 - 1920 Person Name: William Vaughan Jenkins, 1868-1920 Hymnal Title: The New Century Hymnal Author of "O God of Love" in The New Century Hymnal Born: September 6, 1868, Bristol, England. Died: June 30, 1920, Bitton, Gloucestershire, England. Jenkins attended Bristol Grammar School and became an accountant like his father. He was active in the mission field, and developed associations with the Tyndale Baptist Church, Highbury Congregational Church, and his own parish church in Bitton. He also served as secretary to the Adult School Union in Bristol, belonged to the National Council of the Adult School Movement, and helped compile the 1909 Fellowship Hymn Book. --www.hymntime.com/tch