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John Fawcett (of Bolton)

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John Fawcett (of Bolton) (December 8, 1789-October 26, 1867) began in life as a shoemaker but taught himself to be a musician. In 1825, Fawcett moved to Bolton, in Lancashire, and became an organist, choir leader, and composer.

Partial list of Works

  • Strike! Seraphs, strike your harps of gold
  • Spirit, leave thine house of clay!
  • Blessed be the tie that binds
  • Now is Christ risen from the dead
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