_MUSIC._ EVAN was originally a setting by Wm. H. Havergal for a poem by Burns, “O Thou dread power who reign’st above.” Lowell Mason took a part of the melody and arranged it, as here, for a psalm tune, publishing it in _New Carmina Sacra_, 1850, under the name “Eva.” It might be added that Havergal disapproved of the arrangement as a “sad estrangement.” In spite of this, Mason’s arrangement has remained popular. Rev. W. H. Havergal, 1793-1870, graduated from Oxford and was ordained in the Church of England. He became the rector of a church, but due to a carriage accident which resulted in concussion of the brain and injury to his eyesight, he resigned his church and devoted himself to the study of church music. In this field, he made a significant contribution by his compositions and his efforts at purifying and elevating the music used in the church. His daughter, Frances Ridley Havergal (see 126), wrote many hymns, six of which are found in the _Hymnary_. 154. Faith of our fathers, living still _Frederick W. Faber_, 1814-63 A stirring hymn of faith bringing to mind the story of the Christian martyrs and pledging loyalty till death to the faith of our fathers. The last stanza, suggesting the preaching of the faith through “kindly words and virtuous life,” is especially fine and Christian in spirit. By “faith of our fathers” we mean, as we sing the hymn, the truth contained in the Gospels, taught by the Apostles, and brought again into clear light at the Reformation. But the hymn originally, written by a Roman Catholic, had reference to the Roman Catholic faith. The author, an Englishman, wrote one verse as follows: Faith of our fathers! Mary’s prayers Shall win our country back to Thee! And through the truth that comes from God England indeed shall then be free. The lines have been adapted for Protestant services to read: Faith of our fathers! God’s great power Shall soon all nations win for thee; And through the truth that comes from God Mankind shall then be truly free. The stanza, somewhat over-optimistic, is omitted from the _Hymnary_. For comments on the author, F. W. Faber, see Hymn 44. _MUSIC._ ST. CATHERINE is of English origin. The composer, Henry F. Hemy, 1818-88, was organist at St. Andrew’s Roman Catholic Church in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, and a teacher of piano and singing. He wrote this tune for another hymn and published it in his _Crown of Jesus Music_, 1864, a popular book in Catholic churches in England. The refrain was added in an arrangement by James G. Walton, 1821-1905. PEACE AND JOY 155. Jesus, the very thought of Thee _Ascribed to Bernard of Clairvaux_, 1091-1153 _Tr. Edward Caswall_, 1814-78