604. Hear our prayer, O Lord
A response to be sung by choir or congregation or both after public prayer.
George Whelpton, 1847-1930, composer of the tune, was born at Redbourne, England, but came to America with his parents when he was a child of four years. He studied music under H. R. Palmer and with a private teacher in Boston. He became a well-known choir director in Buffalo and served as editor of various publications. He died suddenly at Oxford, Ohio.