Composer Bio Information
Allen, George Nelson's bio information
1812 - 1877
George Nelson Allen (1812-1871), studied at Western Reserve Academy in Hudson, Oh OH and with Lowell Mason in Boston. Allen gave a strong musical foundation to Oberlin College in its earliest years; in addition to being Professor of Music he also served as Professor of Geology and Natural History, Secretary and Treasurer. In 1835 he compiled The Oberlin Social and Sabbath Hymn Book, in which appeared his most well known tune MAITLAND (also known as CROSS AND CROWN or WESTERN MELODY) with the text "Must Jesus bear the cross alone?". This was adapted by Thomas A. Dorsey in 1938 for his hymn "Precious Lord, take my hand". hand." He composed anthems and wrote some additional music for Isaac Woodbury's Oratorio "Absalom." He compiled a small 3" x 4" hymnal that every student should keep in his pocket that went through several printings.
Mary Louise VanDyke
Source: https://hymnary.org/person/Allen_George
Mary Louise VanDyke
Source: https://hymnary.org/person/Allen_George
Hymns Composed (1)
Must Jesus Bear The Cross Alone Mens (TTBB)The last 10 hymns uploaded.
- # 1 - O Glad And Glorious Gospel 2 (TTBB) (uploaded on Dec 21, 2024 at 11:55:23am)
- # 2 - No Night There (Herbert) (TTBB) (uploaded on Dec 21, 2024 at 11:46:40am)
- # 3 - The Same Old Way (TTBB) (uploaded on Dec 21, 2024 at 11:39:26am)
- # 4 - God's Book (TTBB) (uploaded on Dec 21, 2024 at 10:40:24am)
- # 5 - Lord Speak To Me (Sellers) (TTBB) (uploaded on Dec 21, 2024 at 10:27:31am)
- # 6 - On To Victory (TTBB) (uploaded on Dec 21, 2024 at 10:21:23am)
- # 7 - Somebody Cares 2 (TTBB) (uploaded on Dec 21, 2024 at 10:16:04am)
- # 8 - Nothing Can Help Us Like Prayer (TTBB) (uploaded on Dec 21, 2024 at 09:03:28am)
- # 9 - Saviour, Teach Me Day By Day (TTBB) (uploaded on Dec 21, 2024 at 08:49:49am)
- #10 - The Sweet, Sweet Song (TTBB) (uploaded on Dec 21, 2024 at 07:56:59am)