Dykes, John Bacchus

English, 1823–1876, born in Kensington-upon-Hull. At ten he became organist in his grandfather’s church and later received his bachelor of arts degree from Cambridge. It is said that his decision to devote his talents to church music came when he heard the famous soprano Jenny Lind perform in Mendelssohn’s oratorio Elijah. He was vicar of St. Oswald’s Church, Durham, and composed more than three hundred hymn tunes.

Lead, Kindly Light, 97 (Music)
Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee, 141; 315 (Music)