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George Nelson Allen

1812 - 1877 Person Name: George N. Allen Topics: Worship Holy Scriptures Composer of "MAITLAND" in The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book George Nelson Allen (1812-1871), studied at Western Reserve Academy in Hudson, Oh OH and with Lowell Mason in Boston. Allen gave a strong musical foundation to Oberlin College in its earliest years; in addition to being Professor of Music he also served as Professor of Geology and Natural History, Secretary and Treasurer. In 1835 he compiled The Oberlin Social and Sabbath Hymn Book, in which appeared his most well known tune MAITLAND (also known as CROSS AND CROWN or WESTERN MELODY) with the text "Must Jesus bear the cross alone?". This was adapted by Thomas A. Dorsey in 1938 for his hymn "Precious Lord, take my hand". hand." He composed anthems and wrote some additional music for Isaac Woodbury's Oratorio "Absalom." He compiled a small 3" x 4" hymnal that every student should keep in his pocket that went through several printings. Mary Louise VanDyke

Shalom Altman

Topics: Canticles and Scripture Paraphrases Paraphraser of "And every one 'neath their vine and fig tree" in The Book of Praise

Catherine Ambrose

Topics: liturgical Scripture Songs Arranger of "[Proclaim God's marvelous deeds]" in Voices United

Paul L. Anderson

b. 1946 Person Name: Paul L. Anderson, b. 1946 Topics: Scriptures Author of "Sabbath Day" in Hymns of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Yohann Anderson

Topics: Praise, Scripture an Other Short Spiritual Songs Author of "Dwell Together (Psalm 133)" in Songs Yohann Anderson graduated from seminary, has done graduate work in education and psychology and worked as a worship liturgist, as well as working with Young Life. He has also been a conference and retreat speaker. Under the business name "Songs and Creations, Inc.", Yohann Anderson has published a series of ever-expanding songbooks entitled "Songs", beginning in the early 1970s and continuing into the 21st century.

Mark Andrews

1875 - 1939 Topics: Scripture Songs Composer of "[Praise, my soul, the King of heaven]" in Sing Joyfully Mark Andrews was born in Erith, Kent, England in 1875 and emigrated to the United States in 1903. Trained at Westminster Abbey under organist John Thomas Ruch, he served as organist for St. Luke’s Episcopal, First Baptist, and First Congregational churches in Montclair, New Jersey. Andrews was a Fellow of the American Guild of Organists and an Associate of the Royal College of Organists, and he taught many pupils who became noted church musicians. A prolific composer of more than three hundred works, Andrews is remembered for hymn tunes such as Audrey (likely memorializing his daughter), Exultation, Fosdick, Whitney, and a distinct tune also titled Lauda Anima, written as an alternative setting for “Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven.” His music reflects the English cathedral tradition blended with American congregational song, and several of his tunes remain in hymnals today. J.S. McDuff (from Montclair church archives and early 20th-century hymnals including Hymns of the Living Church 1910, retrieved 9/15/2025)

Anonymous

Person Name: Unknown Topics: The Holy Scriptures; Holy Scripture Author of "My Shepherd Is the Lord" in African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal In some hymnals, the editors noted that a hymn's author is unknown to them, and so this artificial "person" entry is used to reflect that fact. Obviously, the hymns attributed to "Author Unknown" "Unknown" or "Anonymous" could have been written by many people over a span of many centuries.

John Antes

1740 - 1811 Topics: Scripture Hymns and Songs Adapter of "MONKLAND" in The Worshiping Church John Antes (b. Frederick, PA, 1740; d. Bristol, England, 1811) was a missionary, watchmaker, business manager, and composer. Born near the Moravian community of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, he was trained at the Moravian boys' school and later received religious education and further training as a watchmaker in Herrnhut, Germany. From 1770 to 1781 he served as a missionary in Egypt and from 1783 until his death was the business manager of the Moravian community in Fulneck, England. Although music was his avocation, Antes was a fine composer and musician. Among his compositions are a number of anthems, several string trios, and over fifty hymn tunes. Bert Polman

Toshi Arai

Topics: Holy Scripture Translator (sts. 3-4) of "In This World Abound (Yo no naka ni)" in Sound the Bamboo

John Douglas Sutherland Campbell, Duke of Argyll

1845 - 1914 Person Name: John D. S. Campbell Topics: Scripture Songs; Scripture Songs Author of "Unto the Hills" in Hymns of Faith John George Henry Douglas Sutherland Campbell LLD [Duke of Argyll] United Kingdom 1845-1914. Born in London to George Campbell, Marques of Lorne, and styled Earl of Campbell from birth, he assumed his father's title at the age of 21 months, when his father became 8th Duke of Argyll. He bore that title until age 54. Educated at Edinburgh, Eton College, St. Andrews and at Trinity College, Cambridge, he also went to the National Art Training School. He traveled widely for 10 years throughout North and Central America, writing literature and poetry. In the UK, from 1868, he represented the constituency of Argyllshire as a Liberal member of Parliament in the House of Commons. He made little impression there. He was appointed Lt. Col. Commandant of the 1st Argyll & Bute Artillary Volunteers. He married Queen Victoria's 4th daughter, Princess Louise. They shared interest for art, but the marriage was childless and unhappy, and they spent much time apart. At 33, he was appointed Governor General of Canada. He and Louise made many contributions to Canadian society, especially in the arts and sciences. They encouraged establishment of the Royal Society of Canada, the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts, and the National Gallery of Canada, even selecting some of its paintings. Campbell was also involved in completion of the Canadain Pacific Railway and a hospital in British Columbia. He and his wife held lavish parties while in Canada. In 1881, Louise returned to England, and the Lord also in 1883, when he published his memoirs of Canada and Scotland. He was Governor and Constable of Windsor Castle from 1892 to 1914. He died of pneumonia in 1914. He received 4 Knightings and 4 special honors for his accomplishments. Towns, buildings, streets and parks were named for him. John Perry