Biography
Probably better known in his day as an organist, church musician, and music editor, William Henry Monk (16 March 1823 – 18 March 1889) composed a fair number of popular hymn tunes, including one of the most famous from nineteenth century England, "Eventide", used for the hymn Abide with me. He also wrote music for church services and a number of anthems.
Abide with me
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instrumental Two Hymn-Tune Preludes: 1. Eventide (melody by W. H. Monk)
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