30 December 1678 A.D. William
Croft Born—Church of England Musician & Author of “O God Our Help in Ages
Past” (Played at Handel’s Funeral)
William Croft (1678 to 1727)
Anglican
Devoted to Sacred Music in Old Age
William Croft, organist and composer, was born at
Nether Eatington, Warwickshire, England. In his early life he composed music
for the theater, as well as other secular music. However, in later life he
devoted himself entirely to sacred music and became one of the greatest names
in English sacred music history. Of particular significance are his psalm
tunes, which are the earliest examples of the English psalm tune, as
distinguished from the Genevan and French psalm tunes. Two of his outstanding
compositions include "Ye Servants of God, Your Master Proclaim" and
"0 God, Our Help In Ages Past."
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