Previous posts for March 16th may be found here: David Del Tedici (2019), Henny Youngman (2020), Teresa Berganza; William Henry Monk (2021), Christa Ludwig (2022), and David Del Tredici (2023)
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William Henry Monk (16 March 1823 – 1 March 1889) was an English organist, church musician and music editor who composed popular hymn tunes.
Hymns Ancient and Modern: Then
In 1857 he was appointed the musical editor of "Hymns Ancient and Modern", which became one of the best-selling hymn books ever produced. – adapted from Wikipedia
Said Monk of his volume of hymns,
"I think you will find that it brims
With pages and pages
Of hymns from all ages,
To suit your liturgical whim."
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Hymns Ancient and Modern: Now
If an organist casually skims
Through Monk's famous volume of hymns,
She'll notice how few
Are still sung from the pew
As our memory collectively dims.
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