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 - New Every Morning Is The Love (TTBB) (uploaded on Feb 16, 2026 at 09:27:03am)
- # 2 - O Saviour, Precious Saviour (TTBB) (uploaded on Feb 15, 2026 at 01:46:18pm)
- # 3 - Praise the Lord! Ye Heavens, Adore Him (TTBB) (uploaded on Feb 15, 2026 at 12:24:06pm)
- # 4 - O Jesus, King Most Wonderful (TTBB) (uploaded on Feb 15, 2026 at 11:31:24am)
- # 5 - Ancient Of Days (TTBB) (uploaded on Feb 12, 2026 at 09:46:57am)
- # 6 - Jesus, Priceless Treasure (TTBB) (uploaded on Feb 07, 2026 at 06:08:54am)
- # 7 - Join All the Glorious Names (TTBB) (uploaded on Feb 05, 2026 at 11:56:21am)
- # 8 - Lord Of All Being (TTBB) (uploaded on Jan 29, 2026 at 01:38:38pm)
- # 9 - The Comforter Has Come (TTBB) (uploaded on Jan 29, 2026 at 11:03:31am)
- #10 - Come, Holy Spirit, Heavenly Dove (TTBB) (uploaded on Jan 27, 2026 at 07:23:44am)