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E. H. Swinstead

? - 1976 Person Name: Eric Hubert Swinstead, 1882-1950 Hymnal Number: 250 Composer of "TALKING TO GOD" in The Irish Presbyterian Hymnbook

Donald Thomson

b. 1968 Person Name: Donald Thomson, b. 1968 Hymnal Number: 21 Arranger of "[Thank You, Lord, for the things I can see]" in The Irish Presbyterian Hymnbook

Margaret V. Old

1932 - 2001 Person Name: Margaret V. Old, b. 1932 Hymnal Number: 478 Author of "Spirit, of God, unseen as the wind" in The Irish Presbyterian Hymnbook

1780 - 1829 Person Name: Robert Archibald Smith, 1780-1829 Hymnal Number: P67b Composer of "SELMA" in The Irish Presbyterian Hymnbook Although largely self-taught, Robert A. Smith (b. Reading, Berkshire, England, 1780; d. Edinburgh, Scotland, 1829) was an excellent musician. By the age of ten he played the violin, cello, and flute, and was a church chorister. From 1802 to 1817 he taught music in Paisley and was precentor at the Abbey; from 1823 until his death he was precentor and choirmaster in St. George's Church, Edinburgh. He enlarged the repertoire of tunes for psalm singing in Scotland, raised the precentor skills to a fine art, and greatly improved the singing of the church choirs he directed. Smith published his church music in Sacred Harmony (1820, 1825) and compiled a six-volume collection of Scottish songs, The Scottish Minstrel (1820-1824). Bert Polman

Arthur Christopher Benson

1862 - 1925 Person Name: Arthur Christopher Benson, 1852-1925 Hymnal Number: 47 Author of "The spring again is here" in The Irish Presbyterian Hymnbook Benson, Arthur Christopher, M.A., son of Archbishop Benson, was born at Wellington College, April 24, 1862, and educated at Eton and King's College, Cambridge, B. A. (first class Classical Tripos) 1884. From 1885 to 1903 Assistant Master at Eton, and now (1905) Fellow of Magdalene College, Cambridge. His hymns include the following:— 1. God of all created things. [Coronation.] Written for the Coronation of King Edward VII., and published in Eight Hymns with Tunes, Novello & Co., 1902. Music by Sir Hubert Parry. 2. God of glory, King of nations. [Founder's Day Festival.] Originally written as a Processional Hymn for St. George's Chapel, Windsor, "Obiit Sunday," and subsequently adapted for general use. Printed in the Guardian, Oct. 9, 1901, and published, with music by Sir W. Parratt, by Novello & Co., 1902. 3. Hear, Holy Father, from Thy secret throne. [Holy Baptism.] Written for the baptism of Prince George of Wales, which took place at Windsor, Jan. 23, 1903. It was set to music by H.R.H. Princess Henry of Battenberg, and published by Novello & Co. 4. In the silent midnight. [Children's Hymn.] Jacob's Vision adapted as a lesson for children, written for and included in Brooke's Additional Hymns, 1903. Music by A. M. Goodhart, MUS.BAC. 5. Lie still, Beloved, lie still. [Burial.] Written in 1898, and sung at the unveiling of the Monument to Abp. Benson in Canterbury Cathedral on Sat., July 8, 1899. Published with music by C. H. Lloyd, MUS.DOC, London, Novello & Co., 1899. 6. Lord, dost Thou look from heaven and see? [Foreign Missions.] First published in Brooke's Additional Hymns, London, Novello & Co., 1903. 7. Lord of grace and holiness. [Confirmation.] Written for the occasion of the Confirmation of Prince Alexander of Battenberg, Princess Victoria Eugenie of Battenberg and Princess Patricia of Connaught, on Jan. 23, 1902. Published, with music by H.R.H. Princess Henry of Battenberg, by Novello & Co., 1902. and included-—words and music--in Church Hymns, 1903. 8. Lord of Hosts, Who hast endued us. [For Peace.] Printed in the Guardian, Oct. 24, 1900, and published by Novello & Co., with music by Sir W. Parratt, in 1900. 9. Lord of life eternal. [Coronation.] Written for the Coronation of King Edward VII., and published by Novello & Co. in Five Hymns and Tunes, 1902, with music by Dr. C. H. Lloyd. 10. Lord, to Thy loving arms. [Death of a Child or Scholar.] Published in the Council School Hymn Book, 1905, Novello & Co. 11. Lord, we uplift our voice in supplication. [Evening.] Published, with music by Dr. C. H. Lloyd, by Novello &Co., 1900. 12. 0 Lord of Hosts, Who didst upraise. [In Time of War.] Written in 1899, and published, with music by Dr. C. H. Lloyd, by Novello & Co. the same year. Words and music were included in The Public School Hymn Book, 1903. 13. The Spring again is here. [Spring.] Published in the Council School Hymn Book, 1905. 14. What can I give Jesus? [Flower Service.] Published, with music by A. M. Goodhart, MUS.BAC, by Novello & Co., 1902. In addition to the above, Mr. Benson wrote and printed the following which have not been published:— 15. God of loving-kindness. Written at the request of Queen Victoria, and sung at the Mausoleum Service, Windsor, Dec. 14, 1900. 16. She hath her heart's desire. Sung at the Mausoleum Service, Jan. 22, 1902. --John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology, New Supplement (1907)

Benny Litchfield

Hymnal Number: 24 Author of "I've seen the light, I've seen the light" in The Irish Presbyterian Hymnbook

Alan Price

b. 1948 Person Name: Captain Alan J. Price, CA Hymnal Number: 21 Author of "God is good, God is great" in The Irish Presbyterian Hymnbook Alan John Price

Brian Foley

1919 - 2000 Person Name: William Brian Foley, 1919-2000 Hymnal Number: 2 Author of "Lord, as I wake I turn to You" in The Irish Presbyterian Hymnbook

Gary Sadler

b. 1954 Hymnal Number: 245 Author of "Holy, holy, Lord God Almighty" in The Irish Presbyterian Hymnbook

Hugh Falconer

1859 - 1931 Person Name: Hugh Falconer, 1859-1931 Hymnal Number: 293 Author of "God and Father, we adore You" in The Irish Presbyterian Hymnbook