ILKLEY

Composer: J. W. Elliott

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 a… Go to person page >

Tune Information

Title: ILKLEY
Composer: J. W. Elliott
Meter: 87,87,77.
Incipit: 34543 22123 25543
Copyright: Public Domain

Texts

Savior, Now the Day Is Ending

See the clouds upon the mountains

Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us

Savior, like a shepherd lead us,
Much we need Thy tender care;
In Thy pleasant pastures feed us,
For our use Thy folds prepare:
Blessèd Jesus, blessèd Jesus,
Thou hast bought us, Thine we are;
Blessèd Jesus, blessèd Jesus,
Thou hast bought us, Thine we are.

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Instances

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College Hymnal #32

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Luther League Hymnal #28

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Prayer Book and Hymnal for the Sunday School #91

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School and Parish Hymnal #37

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The Chapel Hymnal with Tunes #15

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The Children's Hymn Book #53

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The Choral Hymnal #19

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The Hymnal for Schools #35

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The Packer Hymnal #35

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