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Stopford A. Brooke

1832 - 1916 Author of "He Giveth His Beloved Sleep" in The Pilgrim Hymnal Brooke, Stopford Augustus, M.A., was born at Letterkenny, Donegal, Nov. 14, 1832, and educated at Trinity College, Dublin, graduating B.A. 1856; M.A. 1858. He carried off the Downes prize and the Vice-Chancellor's prize for English verse. On taking Holy Orders he was successively Curate of St. Matthew's, Marylebone, 1857-59; of Kensington, 1860-63; Chaplain to the British Embassy at Berlin, 1863-65; Minister of St. James's Chapel, York Street, London, 1866-75; and of Bedford Chapel, 1876. He was also appointed Chaplain in Ordinary to the Queen, in 1872. In 1865 he published the Life and Letters of the late F. W. Robertson; in 1874, Theology in the English Poets; in 1876, Primer of English Literature, &c. On seceding from the Church of England in 1881, he published for the use of his congregation, Christian Hymns, a collection of 269 pieces. Of these he is the author of:— 1. Immortal Love, within Whose righteous will. Resignation and Prayer for Guidance. No. 183, in 4 stanzas of 6 lines. It has a strong likeness to Card. Newman's "Lead, kindly light," is in the same metre, and might be called a companion hymn thereto. It was repeated in Horder's Congregational Hymns, 1884. 2. It fell upon a summer day. Christ blessing little children. No. 250, in 10 stanzas of 4 lines. 3. It is finished, all the pain. Good Friday. No. 80, in 6 stanzas of 4 lines. 4. Let the whole creation cry. Invitation to Praise God. An imitation of Ps. 148. It is No. 47, in 10 stanzas of 4 lines, and is of special merit. In st. iv., 11. 3, 4 are from another source. 5. Mysterious Spirit, unto Whom. Rest and Joy in God. Based on a translation by J. G. Whittier from Lamartine. It is No. 159, in 3 stanzas of 8 lines. It was repeated in Horder's Congregational Hymns, 1884. 6. Now that day its wings has furled. Evening. No. 13, in 5 stanzas of 4 lines. 7. 0 God, Whose love is near. Divine protection desired. No. 103, in 7 stanzas of 4 lines. This is Toplady's "Your harps, ye trembling Saints" re-written, only st. i. and iv. being absolutely by Mr. Brooke. 8. 0 that Thou would'st the heavens rend And comfort, &c. Peace desired. No. 149, in 4 stanzas of 4 lines. The first line is from C. Wesley; also stanzas ii., 1. 4, but the rest of the hymn is original. 9. 0 Who is this that on a tree. Good Friday. No. 79, in 8 stanzas of 4 lines. 10. Oft as we run the weary way. Heavenly Witnesses of the struggles of Men. No. 188, in 6 stanzas of 6 lines. 11. Still the night, holy the night. Christmas Carol. No. 55, in 3 stanzas of 8 lines. It is a translation from the German, and is noticed under Mohr, Joseph. 12. Through the starry midnight dim. Christmas. No. 53, in 6 stanzas of 3 lines, and the refrain "Hallelujah." 13. When the Lord of Love was here. Life of Christ. No. 66, in 6 stanzas of 4 lines. It has passed into The Norwood Hymnal; and with the omission of st. vi. and the transposition of st. iv. and v. into Horder's Congregational Hymns, 1884. This is his finest hymn. In addition, Mr. Brooke has made extensive alterations in the text of the hymns which he has adopted from other writers, and has also inserted in many instances additional stanzas into well-known lyrics, and thereby brought them, to some extent, into harmony with his theological views. His own compositions are marked by great freshness of thought and tenderness of expression. [Rev. W. Garrett Horder] -- John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology (1907)

Henry Vaughan

1621 - 1695 Person Name: Henry Vaughan, 1622-1695 Author of "King of mercy, King of love" in The Sunday School Hymnary Vaughan, Henry, M.D., commonly called "The Silurist," was one of twin brothers born of a titled family at Newton, Llansaintffiad, in 1621. After studying under the Rev. Matthew Herbert, Rector of Llangattock, he proceeded to Jesus College, Oxford, in 1638; but through the national troubles of those days, his studies, in common with those of his brother, were interrupted, and they had to leave the University. Subsequently he entered the medical profession, and practised at Brecon and at Newton. He died April 23, 1695. His published works include, Poems with the Tenth Satire of Juvenal Englished, 1646; Olor Iscanus, 1651; The Mount of Olives, 1652, &c. As a religious poet he followed very closely the peculiarities of George Herbert, of whose writings he was a great admirer. His best and most devotional poems were written during a severe affliction, and were published in his Silex Scintillans. After being almost forgotten for more than 200 years, his quaint, thoughtful, devotional, and, in many instances, beautiful poems, are receiving attention at the hands of hymnal compilers and others. From the Silex Scintillans several pieces have been taken as hymns for public worship. The following, all from the first edition of 1650, are in common use:— 1. As travellers when the twilight's come. Life a Pilgrimage. 2. Bright shadows of true rest! some shoots of bliss. Sundays. Sometimes as "Types of eternal rest, fair buds of bliss." 3. Joy of my life, while left me here. Guiding Stars. 4. King of mercy, King of love. God our King. 5. Lord, with what courage and delight. Cheerfulness. 6. My. God and King, to Thee I bow my knee. Lent. 7. Since in a land not barren still. Love and Discipline. 8. Up to those bright and gladsome hills. Ps. cxxi. 9. What needs a conscience, clear and bright? Conscience. 10. When one loud blast shall rend the deep. Advent. Judgment. 11. Zion's true glorious God! on Thee. Praise. Of Vaughan's hymns the most widely used are:— "Bright Queen of heaven," "My soul, there is a countrie," and "Up to these bright and gladsome hills." --Excerpts from John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology (1907) ===================== Vaughan, H., p. 1206, i. Nos. 6, 9, 11, are from the 2nd ed., 1655 of his Silex Scintillans, pt. ii., pp. 60, 40, 68. No. 10 is from "When through the North," &c, in the 1st ed. 1650, p. 13. --John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology, New Supplement (1907)

Elfed

1860 - 1953 Author of "Iesu, tirion, gwnaethost le" in Cân a Mawl See Howell Elvet Lewis

Thomas Hincks

1818 - 1899 Person Name: T. Hincks Author of "Hark! the evening call to prayer!" in Worship Song Hincks, Thomas, B.A , F.R.S., was born at Exeter in 1818, and educated at the Royal Academical Institution, Belfast, and Manchester College, York. He has been pastor of Unitarian congregations at Cork, 1839; Dublin, 1841; Warrington, 1844; Exeter, 1846; Sheffield, 1852, and Mill Hill, Leeds, 1855-1869. He is the author of several scientific works and papers. His hymns were contributed to Vespers according to the use of Mill Hill Chapel, Leeds, 1868, a Supplement to the collection used by that congregation. They are:— 1. Hark, the evening call to prayer. Evening. 2. Heavenly Father, by Whose care. Evening. 3. Lord, in the holy hour of even. Evening. 4. To the Cross, O Lord, we bear. Holy Communion. The most popular of these hymns is No. 2. They are all of more than average merit, and are worthy of attention. [Rev. W. Garrett Holder] -- John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology