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Author of "Bride of the Lamb, there is for thee" in Immanuel 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.

Ludwig van Beethoven

1770 - 1827 Person Name: Ludwig V. Beethoven (1770-1827) Composer of "EMMANUEL" in The Believers Hymn Book A giant in the history of music, Ludwig van Beethoven (b. Bonn, Germany, 1770; d. Vienna, Austria, 1827) progressed from early musical promise to worldwide, lasting fame. By the age of fourteen he was an accomplished viola and organ player, but he became famous primarily because of his compositions, including nine symphonies, eleven overtures, thirty piano sonatas, sixteen string quartets, the Mass in C, and the Missa Solemnis. He wrote no music for congregational use, but various arrangers adapted some of his musical themes as hymn tunes; the most famous of these is ODE TO JOY from the Ninth Symphony. Although it would appear that the great calamity of Beethoven's life was his loss of hearing, which turned to total deafness during the last decade of his life, he composed his greatest works during this period. Bert Polman

Wilhelm A. F. Schulthes

1816 - 1879 Person Name: B. Turner Composer of "[Bride of the Lamb, there is for thee]" in Missionary Hymnal Wilhelm August Ferdinand Schulthes Germany 1816-1879. Born at Hesse Castle, Germany, son of a German army officer, he was raised Lutheran, but turned to Roman Catholicism around 1852. He directed the Brompton Oratory choir (1852-1872). He taught music at the Convent of the Sacred Heart, Roehampton (1868-1879). He also wrote poetry. No information found regarding family or other life events. He died at Bois-de-Colombes, France. John Perry

Frederick G. Baker

1840 - 1908 Person Name: F. G. Baker Composer of "[Bride of the Lamb, there is for thee]" in Songs of Victory Frederick George Baker was born in Shorwell, Isle of Wight on May 19, 1840. Served at St. Saviour’s Church, Shanklin, for almost 30 years. He died in Shaklin, Isle of Wight on March 10, 1908. NN

Mrs. Bishop Thompson

Person Name: Mrs. Thompson Author of "Bride of the Lamb, there is for thee" in Hymns of Worship and Remembrance Catherine Gilchrist Thompson Catherine was the daughter of Simon Cornelius Gilchrist and Elizabeth Wolf. On November 16, 1841, she married Joseph Pascal Thompson in Williamsport (Pennsylvania?). Joseph was a bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal church, so some sources give Catherine’s name as "Mrs. Bishop Thompson." She was an exceptional woman in many respects—amiable, pious, devout. She was a great organizer, and had wonderful executive ability. Her greatest delight was in the Sunday school work. She devoted hours of earnest thought and prayer to the most effective means of attracting the youthful mind to the truths of the Scriptures. In the work she was earnest and persevering, and by her winning manner captivated the hearts of the children, drew them together, and her labors were almost always bountifully rewarded. In Church society work Mrs. Thompson occupied the highest place among her sister laborers; always willing, always ready, no sacrifice seemed too great for her to make for the good of the cause. She was long honored as the president of the Sons and Daughters of Conference of her Church (African Methodist Episcopal Zion), and was always active in perfecting plans for its advancement. The Bible was her book of books, and her familiarity with its contents was as remarkable as her many faculties. Indeed, in depth of learning she ably coped with many of the clergy of her day. She was a valuable helpmate to her husband, and many long hours found them together discussing intricate scriptural doctrines. During the dark days of slavery her mind was riveted on the work of allaying the suffering of her unfortunate fellow-creatures. Many clever schemes she devised in effecting their escape from bondage. The incidents she and the bishop have related have been most thrilling in detail. The last official place Mrs. Thompson held was as treasurer of the Ladies’ Home and Foreign Missionary Society of the connection. © The Cyber Hymnal™ (hymntime.com/tch)