_MUSIC._ MALVERN is from _The Hallelujah_, a series of compilations of tunes, edited by J. J. Waite and H. J. Gauntlett, first published in 1842. The work was intended to encourage the congregation to sing in parts, an altogether novel principle in the English churches of that time. To make the music easy to read, the notes were numbered, the tonic sol-fa system having, as yet, not been developed. The present arrangement is by John Roberts, 1822-77, Welsh Methodist pastor and musician of extraordinary ability. He did much to improve congregational singing in the church and was an eminent conductor of school music festivals. Roberts wrote a number of tunes that are high in favor throughout Wales and was incomparable as an arranger of congregational hymn tunes. 132. Lord God, the Holy Ghost _James Montgomery_, 1771-1854 One of the few hymns which deals distinctively with the Day of Pentecost. For this reason, as well as for its inherent quality, it is especially valuable. For comments on James Montgomery see Hymn 62. _MUSIC._ OLD 134TH. For comments on this tune see Hymn 128. 133. Spirit of God, descend upon my heart _George Croly_, 1780-1860 Based on Gal. 5:25: “If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.” George Croly was educated at Trinity College, Dublin. After ministering in Ireland for a number of years, he went to London to engage in literary pursuits. He had varied talents and became well known for his poetry, fiction, plays, and contributed articles to magazines. In 1835, he entered parish work in London, where he was greatly admired and loved. His outspoken utterances attracted large congregations of all ranks to his church. He prepared, at the request of his people, a collection of _Psalms and Hymns for Public Worship_, of which only one edition was printed. Dr. Croly dropped dead while walking one day on Holborn Street. A man of scholarship and culture, and author of many volumes, he is remembered chiefly through this hymn. _MUSIC._ MORECAMBE, originally called “Hellespont,” was written to be sung with “Abide with me,” for use in the church at Mannington, England, where its composer was serving as organist. Frederick Cook Atkinson, 1841-97, was an English organist and choirmaster, having received his musical education at Cambridge. 134. Holy Ghost, dispel our sadness _Paul Gerhardt_, 1607-76 A hymn of entreaty for the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. The original is as follows: O Du allersüsste Freude, O Du allerschönstes Licht, Der Du uns in Lieb und Leide Unbesuchet lässest nicht; Geist des Höchsten, höchster Fürst Der Du hältst und halten wirst Ohn’ Aufhören alle Dinge Höre, höre, was ich singe.