Composer Bio Information
Wainwright, John's bio information
1723 - 1768
Born: 1723, Stockport, Cheshire, England (baptized April 14, 1723).
Died: 1768, Cheshire, England.
Buried: January 28, 1768, St. Mary’s parish church, Stockport Cheshire, England.
Wainright trained for a musical career, and after his marriage in 1746, he settled in Manchester, where he played the organ at the Collegiate Church. His works include:
* Collection of Psalm Tunes, Hymns and Chants, 1766
Sources
* Frost, p. 695
Music
1. Yorkshire
Source: http://www.cyberhymnal.org/bio/w/a/i/wainright_j.html
Died: 1768, Cheshire, England.
Buried: January 28, 1768, St. Mary’s parish church, Stockport Cheshire, England.
Wainright trained for a musical career, and after his marriage in 1746, he settled in Manchester, where he played the organ at the Collegiate Church. His works include:
* Collection of Psalm Tunes, Hymns and Chants, 1766
Sources
* Frost, p. 695
Music
1. Yorkshire
Source: http://www.cyberhymnal.org/bio/w/a/i/wainright_j.html
Hymns Composed (1)
Christians, Awake Mens (TTBB)The last 10 hymns uploaded.
- # 1 - Lord Of All Being (TTBB) (uploaded on Jan 29, 2026 at 01:38:38pm)
- # 2 - The Comforter Has Come (TTBB) (uploaded on Jan 29, 2026 at 11:03:31am)
- # 3 - Come, Holy Spirit, Heavenly Dove (TTBB) (uploaded on Jan 27, 2026 at 07:23:44am)
- # 4 - Come, Holy Ghost, Creator Blest (TTBB) (uploaded on Jan 24, 2026 at 11:43:21am)
- # 5 - Come, Gracious Spirit, Heavenly Dove (TTBB) (uploaded on Jan 20, 2026 at 03:12:09pm)
- # 6 - The King Shall Come When Morning Dawns (TTBB) (uploaded on Jan 19, 2026 at 09:35:56am)
- # 7 - Look, Ye Saints! The Sight is Glorious (TTBB) (uploaded on Jan 19, 2026 at 06:58:45am)
- # 8 - I Know That My Redeemer Liveth (TTBB) (uploaded on Jan 08, 2026 at 06:28:45pm)
- # 9 - Jesus Lives, And So Shall I (TTBB) (uploaded on Jan 05, 2026 at 09:17:40am)
- #10 - Lift Up, Lift Up Your Voices Now (TTBB) (uploaded on Dec 10, 2025 at 02:51:43pm)