Oliver Holden |
American composer and
compiler of hymns.
Oliver Holden was born on September 18, 1765 in Shirley,
Massachusetts. He lived most of his life in Charles Town,
Boston, Massachusetts. A carpenter and real estate dealer
in his professional life, he also organized many music schools.
Holden was the author of several hymn-tunes and also published
music books. He died on September 4, 1844, his last words
are said to have been, “I have some beautiful airs running
through my head, if I only had the strength to note them down.”
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Oliver Holden
1765 - 1844
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Music piece:
Jehovah, Lord of Heaven and Earth
Psalms 72
Now blessed be Jehovah,
God,
The God of Israel,
Who only doeth wondrous works,
In glory that excel;
Who only doeth wondrous works,
In glory that excel.
And blessed be His glorious Name
To all eternity;
The whole earth let His glory fill.
Amen: So let it be;
The whole earth let His glory fill.
Amen: So let it be.
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