Composer Bio Information
Perkins, William Oscar's bio information
Monday, May 23, 1831 - Monday, January 13, 1902
Born: May 23, 1831, Stockbridge, Vermont.
Died: January 13, 1902, Boston, Massachusetts.
Perkins attended the Kimball Union Academy in Meriden, New Hampshire, then studied music in Boston, Massachusetts; London; and Milan, Italy. Settling in Boston, he founded a music academy and published a number of hymnals. Hamilton College awarded him an honorary doctorate of music degree in 1879. He lived in Boston 1857-1884, then moved to New York City. His works include:
* The Golden Robin (Boston: Oliver Ditson & Company; New York: C. H. Ditson & Company, 1868)
Music
1. Amara
2. Beyond the Sunset
3. Did You Think to Pray?
4. Guernsey
Source: http://www.cyberhymnal.org/bio/p/e/perkins_wo.html
Died: January 13, 1902, Boston, Massachusetts.
Perkins attended the Kimball Union Academy in Meriden, New Hampshire, then studied music in Boston, Massachusetts; London; and Milan, Italy. Settling in Boston, he founded a music academy and published a number of hymnals. Hamilton College awarded him an honorary doctorate of music degree in 1879. He lived in Boston 1857-1884, then moved to New York City. His works include:
* The Golden Robin (Boston: Oliver Ditson & Company; New York: C. H. Ditson & Company, 1868)
Music
1. Amara
2. Beyond the Sunset
3. Did You Think to Pray?
4. Guernsey
Source: http://www.cyberhymnal.org/bio/p/e/perkins_wo.html
Hymns Composed (1)
Did You Think To Pray Mens (TTBB)The last 10 hymns uploaded.
- # 1 - Bring Your Vessels, Not A Few (TTBB) (uploaded on Mar 11, 2023)
- # 2 - Songs Of Praises (TTBB) (uploaded on Mar 10, 2023)
- # 3 - Something For Thee (TTBB) (uploaded on Feb 25, 2023)
- # 4 - The Blessedness Of Prayer (TTBB) (uploaded on Feb 17, 2023)
- # 5 - Give Thy Blessing (TTBB) (uploaded on Feb 08, 2023)
- # 6 - Come, Let Us, Who In Christ Believe (TTBB) (uploaded on Feb 07, 2023)
- # 7 - God Of Our Life (TTBB) (uploaded on Feb 06, 2023)
- # 8 - I Will Strive (TTBB) (uploaded on Feb 05, 2023)
- # 9 - Be Strong In The Lord (TTBB) (uploaded on Feb 04, 2023)
- #10 - Thee We Adore, Eternal Lord (TTBB) (uploaded on Feb 04, 2023)