WULFRUN

Composer: George W. Briggs

George Wallace Briggs is a Canon of Worcester Cathedral and one of the most distinguished British hymn writers and hymnologists of today. Six of his hymns appear in the Episcopal Hymnal of 1940 (American). Another hymn on the Bible entitled "Word of the living God" was written for the 25th Anniversary of the British Bible Reading Fellowship and was sung in Westminster Abbey on June 5, 1947. It has been widely used since that time. Canon Briggs is a leading member of the Hymn Society of Great Britain and Ireland. He is also the composer of several hymn times, six of which have appeared in British hymnals. In addition to his work as a clergy man of the Church of England and an hymnologist, he has interest himself actively in the field of reli… Go to person page >

Tune Information

Title: WULFRUN
Composer: George W. Briggs
Meter: 8.8.8
Incipit: 15123 423
Key: F Major

Timeline

Instances

Instances (1 - 3 of 3)

Hymnbook for Christian Worship #383

Pilgrim Hymnal #527

The Beacon Song and Service book #188

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