RAMOTH (Calkin)

RAMOTH (Calkin)

Composer: John Baptiste Calkin
Published in 36 hymnals


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Composer: John Baptiste Calkin

John Baptiste Calkin United Kingdom 1827-1905. Born in London, he was reared in a musical atmosphere. Studying music under his father, and with three brothers, he became a composer, organist, and music teacher. At 19, he was appointed organist, precenter, and choirmaster at St. Columbia's College, Dublin, Ireland, 1846 to 1853. From 1853 to 1863 we was organist and choirmaster at Woburn Chapel, London. From 1863 to 1868, he was organist of Camden Road Chapel. From 1870 to 1884 he was organist at St. Thomas's Church, Camden Town. In 1883 he became professor at Guildhall School of Music and concentrated on teaching and composing. He was also a professor of music and on the council of Trinity College, London, and a member of the Philha… Go to person page >

Tune Information

Title: RAMOTH (Calkin)
Composer: John Baptiste Calkin
Meter: 8.8.6 D
Incipit: 55117 65335 1121
Key: D Major
Copyright: Public Domain

Texts

Opening Worship

Lord, to Thee alone we turn

Lord, to Thee, alone we turn,
To Thy cross for safety fly;
There, as penitents, to learn
How to live and how to die.
Sinful on our knees we fall;
Hear us, as for help we plead;
Hear us, when on Thee we call;
Aid us in our time of need.

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The Cyber Hymnal #4059
Text: Lord, to Thee Alone We Turn
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The Cyber Hymnal #4059

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