_MUSIC._ PRYSGOL, composed by W. Owen, 1814-93, was taken from the _Hymnary_ of the United Church of Canada. No information regarding the composer or the origin of the hymn has been traced. 445. I’ve found a Friend, O such a Friend _James G. Small_, 1817-88 This hymn was written by a minister of the Free Church of Scotland and appeared in _The Revival Hymn Book_, 2d series, 1863, and later in the author’s _Psalms and Sacred Songs_, 1866. James Grindlay Small was educated at Edinburgh University where Dr. Thomas Chalmers was one of his professors. He became minister of a church in 1847, but owing to peculiarities of voice and manner, he never succeeded well as a preacher. However, he was a man of fine Christian character and had the confidence of his brethren. Small was interested in hymnology and is the author of a number of hymns and poems. _MUSIC._ FRIEND. The tune was written by Stebbins while he and Dr. Pentecost were conducting an evangelistic campaign in Providence, R. I. It was first published in _Gospel Hymns No. 3_, one of a series of popular books with which the composer’s name was associated as co-editor. For comments on George Stebbins see Hymn 38. 446. I have found a Friend in Jesus _C. W. Fry_ A song of the friendship of Jesus and its meaning to one who experiences it. The words are based on Song of Songs 2:1-2: “I am the rose of Sharon, and the lily of the valleys. As the lily among the thorns, so is my love among the daughters.” Also on Revelation 22:16: “I am the root and offspring of David, and the bright and morning star.” The author, C. W. Fry, was prominent in Salvation Army circles in London. _MUSIC._ LILY OF THE VALLEY is an English melody of anonymous composition. 447. One is kind above all others _Marianne Nunn_, 1778-1847 A hymn on the love of Jesus, which has been used extensively as a song for children, especially in England. It was originally written to adapt John Newton’s hymn: “One there is above all others, Well deserves the name of friend,” to the Welsh air, “Ar hyd y nos” (No. 35), and the hymn may well be sung to this tune. Marianne Nunn was an English woman of refinement and culture. She is the author of _The Benevolent Merchant_, and of several hymns. The latter were published in _Psalms and Hymns_, 1817, a collection compiled by her brother, Rev. John Nunn, who also contributed some of his own hymns to the same volume. _MUSIC._ CARITAS. No information has been traced concerning Richard W. Beaty, 1799-1883, composer of the tune. The editors of the _Hymnary_ found the tune and words in the _Hymnary_ of the United Church of Canada. 448. Brightly beams our Father’s mercy _Philip P. Bliss_, 1838-76 A song which is best understood by people living on the sea-coast or lakeshore, or whose lives are spent in work which keeps them upon the water. The words were suggested by an illustration given by D. L. Moody in one of his sermons: