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John Alcock

1715 - 1806 Person Name: Dr. J. Alcock Topics: The Psalms of David Day XXII - Morning Composer of "[O give thanks unto the Lord, for he is gracious]" in The Church Service Book John Alcock, doctor of music, was born in London, April 11, 1715; he composed songs, church music, glees, anthems, instrumental music, chantes, etc., and obtained the prize at the Catch Club; died at Lichfield, 1806, aged 91. A Dictionary of Musical Information by John W. Moore, Boston: Oliver, Ditson & Company, 1876

J. Hindle

1761 - 1796 Person Name: Hindle Topics: The Psalms of David Day XXIV - Evening Composer of "[My soul cleaveth to the dust]" in The Church Service Book

William Russell

1777 - 1813 Person Name: W. Russell Topics: The Psalms of David Day XJX - Morning Composer of "[O sing unto the Lord a new song]" in The Church Service Book

Thomas Purcell

1582 - 1682 Person Name: T. Purcell Topics: The Psalms of David Day XXVIII - Evening Composer of "[O give thanks unto the Lord, for he is gracious]" in The Church Service Book

Henry Leslie

1822 - 1896 Person Name: H. Leslie Topics: The Psalms of David Day XXI - Evening Composer of "[O give thanks unto the Lord, for he is gracious]" in The Church Service Book Henry David Leslie, English composer and conductor, born in London; studied music in London; In 1855 formed the celebrated Henry Leslie's choir, which he conducted until 1880, and again, 1885-87. He conducted the Herefordshire Philharmonic Society, 1863, and, 1874, was director and conductor of the Guild of Amateur Musicians. His compositions are numerous, including a Te Deum and Jubilate in B; "Immanuel," oratorio; "Bold Dick Turpin,: operetta; "Judith," oratorio; "Ida," opera; much instrumental music, many songs, part songs, anthems, and other church music. From Appleton's New Practical Cyclopedia (Vol IV), New York: D. Appleton and Company, 1920

William Jackson

1730 - 1803 Person Name: Jackson Topics: The Psalms of David Day VIII - Evening Composer of "[Give sentence with me O God and defend my cause against the ungodly people]" in The Church Service Book William Jackson of Exeter

Joseph T. Cooper

1819 - 1879 Person Name: J. T. Cooper Topics: The Psalms of David Day II - Evening Composer of "[The fool hath said in his heart]" in The Church Service Book Mr. J. T. Cooper, associate of the Philharmonic Society, musical editor of the first issue of Bishope Bickersteth’s Hymnal Companion to the Prayer Book and also editor of the Church Tune Book), died a few years ago whilst organist of Christ Church, Newgate Street. He was an accomplished musician, a brilliant organist and pianist, an accurate and ripe scholar, and a keen antiquary. from The Organist and Choirmaster, Volume 4 (1896)

Alfred Bennett

1805 - 1830 Person Name: A. Bennett Topics: The Psalms of David Day XXIII - Evening Composer of "[When Israel came out of Egypt]" in The Church Service Book Alfred Bennett, Born in Chichester, England, 1805, died in Oxford, 1830. Organist, son and pupil of Thomas Bennett. He became organist of New College, Oxford, and of the University in 1825, and received the degree of Mus. Bac. Works: Church Services and anthems; Chants (with William Marshall, 1829); Songs. Cyclopedia of Music and Musicians by John Denison Camplin, Jr. and William Foster Apthorp (Charles Scribner’s Sons, 1888) https://archive.org/details/cyclopediaofmusi01cham/mode/2up

John Jones

1728 - 1796 Person Name: J. Jones Topics: The Psalms of David Day XXV - Morning Composer of "[Teach me O Lord, the way of thy statutes]" in The Church Service Book

Thomas Attwood Walmisley

1814 - 1856 Person Name: Dr. T. A. Walmisley Topics: The Psalms of David Day XXV - Evening Composer of "[O Lord thy word]" in The Church Service Book