Charles H. Purday

Charles Henry Purday (11 January 1799 – 1885) was a Scottish composer of music for hymns.

Purday was a precentor of the Church of Scotland, and was chosen to sing at the Coronation of Queen Victoria.[1]

He was active in supporting strong copyright protection for composers and publishers;[1] he was a foundation member of the Music Publishers Association.

Compositions

Sacred

He wrote several hymn tunes for organ, which have been given the names:

  • "Bayswater"
  • "Gainsworth"
  • "St Michael's"
  • "Notting Hill"
  • "Sandon", his most popular tune, familiar as "Lead, Kindly Light"
  • "St Ulrich"

Profane
  • "The Old English Gentleman"[2]

Publications
  • Purday, C, H. (ed.), Songs for the young, sacred and moral (1851)
  • Purday, C. H., Crown Court Psalmody (1854)
  • Purday, C. H., Church and Home Metrical Psalter and Hymnal (1860)
  • Purday, C. H. and Havergal, Francis, Songs of Peace and Joy (1879)[1]

References
  1. "Charles H. Purday". Calvin Institute of Christian Worship. Retrieved 16 September 2022.
  2. "The Old English Gentleman". IMSLP. Retrieved 16 September 2022.
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