Rowland Prichard
Rowland Huw Prichard was a Welsh musician. A native of Graienyn, near Bala, he lived most of his life in the area, serving for a time as a loom tender's assistant in Holywell, where he died. In 1844 Prichard published Cyfaill y Cantorion, a song book intended for children.
Prichard is remembered today as the composer of the hymn tune "Hyfrydol", to which the hymn "Alleluia! Sing to Jesus", with words by William [Chatterton Dix] is generally sung.
He is buried at Saint Peters Church, Holywell, Flintshire.
Hymns
- Come, [Thou Long Expected Jesus]
- Ye that know the Lord is gracious