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SEBASTIAN (Hodges)

Composer: J. Sebastian B. Hodges

Born: 1830, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England. Died: May 1, 1915, Baltimore, Maryland. Buried: Allegheny Cemetery, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Son of composer Edward Hodges, John emigrated to America in 1845, and attended Columbia University and the General Theological Seminary in New York City. Ordained an Episcopal minister in 1854, he served at the Grace/Second Episcopal Church, Newark, New Jersey (1860-70), and was Rector of St. Paul’s, Baltimore, Maryland, for 35 years. His works include: The Book of Common Praise, 1869 The revised edition of Hymn Tunes, 1903 --www.hymntime.com/tch  Go to person page >

Tune Information

Title: SEBASTIAN (Hodges)
Composer: J. Sebastian B. Hodges
Meter: 7.8.8.7.8.7.8.7
Incipit: 55544 33234 53222
Key: F Major
Copyright: Public Domain

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Media

The Cyber Hymnal #10687
Text: Hush! The Virgin's Song Is Ringing
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  • Noteworthy Composer Score (NWC)

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Christian Classics Ethereal Hymnary #655

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The Cyber Hymnal #10687

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