Charles H. Purday
Charles Henry Purday was a Scottish composer of music for hymns.
Purday was a precentor of the Church of Scotland, and was chosen to sing at the Coronation of Queen Victoria.
He was active in supporting strong copyright protection for composers and publishers; he was a foundation member of the Music Publishers Association.
Compositions
Sacred
He wrote several hymn tunes for organ, which have been given the names:- "Bayswater"
- "Gainsworth"
- "St Michael's"
- "Notting Hill"
- "Sandon", his most popular tune, familiar as "Lead, Kindly Light"
- "St Ulrich"
Profane
- "The Old English Gentleman"
Publications
- Purday, C, H., Songs for the young, sacred and moral
- Purday, C. H., Crown Court Psalmody
- Purday, C. H., Church and Home Metrical Psalter and Hymnal
- Purday, C. H. and Havergal, Francis, ''Songs of Peace and Joy''