How, William Walsham, a bishop of the
Church of England, was born at Shrewsbury,
England, December 13, 1823; was
graduated Bachelor of Arts at Wadham College,
Oxford, in 1845. He was ordained
to the ministry in 1846, and held various
positions in the Church of England before
he became bishop, in 1888. He died August
10, 1897. In connection with Rev. T.
B. Morrell, he compiled a book of Psalms
and Hymns, 1854. He also contributed several
hymns to Church Hymns, 1871. His
sacred and secular pieces were collected
and published in 1886 as Poems and Hymns.
Bishop How's hymns are characterized by a
simplicity of manner and a warmth of feeling
that have made some of them very popular.
Six of them are found in this collection:
| For all the saints who from their |
430 |
| Lord Jesus, when we stand afar |
145 |
| O Jesus, crucified for man |
326 |
| O Jesus, thou art standing |
282 |
| O Word of God incarnate |
200 |
| We give thee but thine own |
688 |
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