William H. Monk (b. Brompton, London, England, 1823; d. London, 1889) is best known for his music editing of Hymns Ancient and Modern (1861, 1868; 1875, and 1889 editions). He also adapted music from plainsong and added accompaniments for Introits for Use Throughout the Year, a book issued with that famous hymnal. Beginning in his teenage years, Monk held a number of musical positions. He became choirmaster at King's College in London in 1847 and was organist and choirmaster at St. Matthias, Stoke Newington, from 1852 to 1889, where he was influenced by the Oxford Movement. At St. Matthias, Monk also began daily choral services with the choir leading the congregation in music chosen according to the church year, including psalms chanted to… Go to person page >
Hail the day that sees him rise, Alleluia!
to his throne beyond the skies. Alleluia!
Christ, the Lamb for sinners given, Alleluia!
enters now the highest heaven. Alleluia!
Tune Title: ASCENSIONFirst Line: Hail the day that sees Him riseComposer: Bill Newton; William Henry MonkMeter: 7.7.7.7.with AlleluiasKey: A♭ MajorDate: 1991
Tune Title: ASCENSIONFirst Line: Hail the day that sees him riseComposer: William Henry Monk (1823-1889)Meter: 77 77 with AlleluiasKey: G MajorDate: 1998
Tune Title: ASCENSIONFirst Line: Hail the day that sees him rise, alleluia!Composer: William Henry Monk, 1823-1889Meter: 77 77 and AlleluiasKey: G MajorDate: 2000
Tune Title: LLANFAIR (ASCENSION)First Line: Hail the day that sees Him rise, AlleluiaComposer: William H MonkMeter: 7. 7. 7. 7. with AlleluiasKey: A MajorDate: 1999
Tune Title: ASCENSION (MONK)First Line: Hail the day that sees him riseComposer: William Henry MonkMeter: 7 7 7 7 with hallelujahKey: G MajorDate: 1996