1862 - 1925 Person Name: Arthur Christopher Benson (1862-1925) Author of "The spring again is here" in The Church School Hymnal for Youth Benson, Arthur Christopher, M.A., son of Archbishop Benson, was born at Wellington College, April 24, 1862, and educated at Eton and King's College, Cambridge, B. A. (first class Classical Tripos) 1884. From 1885 to 1903 Assistant Master at Eton, and now (1905) Fellow of Magdalene College, Cambridge. His hymns include the following:—
1. God of all created things. [Coronation.] Written for the Coronation of King Edward VII., and published in Eight Hymns with Tunes, Novello & Co., 1902. Music by Sir Hubert Parry.
2. God of glory, King of nations. [Founder's Day Festival.] Originally written as a Processional Hymn for St. George's Chapel, Windsor, "Obiit Sunday," and subsequently adapted for general use. Printed in the Guardian, Oct. 9, 1901, and published, with music by Sir W. Parratt, by Novello & Co., 1902.
3. Hear, Holy Father, from Thy secret throne. [Holy Baptism.] Written for the baptism of Prince George of Wales, which took place at Windsor, Jan. 23, 1903. It was set to music by H.R.H. Princess Henry of Battenberg, and published by Novello & Co.
4. In the silent midnight. [Children's Hymn.] Jacob's Vision adapted as a lesson for children, written for and included in Brooke's Additional Hymns, 1903. Music by A. M. Goodhart, MUS.BAC.
5. Lie still, Beloved, lie still. [Burial.] Written in
1898, and sung at the unveiling of the Monument to Abp. Benson in Canterbury Cathedral on Sat., July 8,
1899. Published with music by C. H. Lloyd, MUS.DOC, London, Novello & Co., 1899.
6. Lord, dost Thou look from heaven and see? [Foreign Missions.] First published in Brooke's Additional Hymns, London, Novello & Co., 1903.
7. Lord of grace and holiness. [Confirmation.] Written for the occasion of the Confirmation of Prince Alexander of Battenberg, Princess Victoria Eugenie of Battenberg and Princess Patricia of Connaught, on Jan. 23, 1902. Published, with music by H.R.H. Princess Henry of Battenberg, by Novello & Co., 1902. and included-—words and music--in Church Hymns, 1903.
8. Lord of Hosts, Who hast endued us. [For Peace.] Printed in the Guardian, Oct. 24, 1900, and published by Novello & Co., with music by Sir W. Parratt, in 1900.
9. Lord of life eternal. [Coronation.] Written for the Coronation of King Edward VII., and published by Novello & Co. in Five Hymns and Tunes, 1902, with music by Dr. C. H. Lloyd.
10. Lord, to Thy loving arms. [Death of a Child or Scholar.] Published in the Council School Hymn Book, 1905, Novello & Co.
11. Lord, we uplift our voice in supplication. [Evening.] Published, with music by Dr. C. H. Lloyd, by Novello &Co., 1900.
12. 0 Lord of Hosts, Who didst upraise. [In Time of War.] Written in 1899, and published, with music by Dr. C. H. Lloyd, by Novello & Co. the same year. Words and music were included in The Public School Hymn Book, 1903.
13. The Spring again is here. [Spring.] Published in the Council School Hymn Book, 1905.
14. What can I give Jesus? [Flower Service.] Published, with music by A. M. Goodhart, MUS.BAC, by Novello & Co., 1902.
In addition to the above, Mr. Benson wrote and printed the following which have not been published:—
15. God of loving-kindness. Written at the request of Queen Victoria, and sung at the Mausoleum Service, Windsor, Dec. 14, 1900.
16. She hath her heart's desire. Sung at the Mausoleum Service, Jan. 22, 1902.
--John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology, New Supplement (1907)
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