In 1571 he was re-elected to his old post as Chapelmaster of St. Peter’s, where he remained for life. His fame as teacher and composer extended throughout Europe, but his happiness was clouded by the loss of two sons and the death of his wife in 1580, while the remaining son, Igino, became a source of grief to him. Palestrina’s compositions were many and of great variety, including 93 masses, 179 motets, hymns, prayers, responses, madrigals, etc. For comments on Monk see Hymn 40. HIS ASCENSION 117. Hail the day that sees Him rise _Charles Wesley_, 1707-88 This hymn, originally in ten stanzas, appeared in Wesley’s _Hymns and Sacred Poems_, 1739, under the caption “For Ascension Day.” The Hallelujah was added later in White’s _Introits and Hymns_, 1852. For comments on Charles Wesley see Hymn 6. _MUSIC._ LLANFAIR, also named “Bethel,” is a Welsh hymn tune by Robert Williams, c. 1781-1821, a basket maker. He was born blind, but became a skilled craftsman and a musician of considerable ability. 118. Crown Him with many crowns _Matthew Bridges_, 1800-94 Based on Rev. 19:12: “On his head were many crowns.” The hymn mentions a four-fold crowning of Christ, as: (1) Lamb upon His throne; (2) Son of God; (3) Lord of life; (4) Lord of heaven. Two omitted stanzas mention “Lord of peace,” and “Lord of years.” Matthew Bridges was brought up in the church of England but became interested in the Oxford Movement and entered the Roman Catholic Church in 1848. He was a student of history and wrote _The Roman Empire under Constantine the Great_. He is also the author of several books of poems. The latter part of his life was spent in the Province of Quebec, Canada. The hymn was recast by Godfrey Thring to eliminate several obvious Roman tendencies in it. _MUSIC._ DIADEMATA, a solid, dignified tune which organists like to play and congregations enjoy singing, was written for this hymn and named after the Latin title given the hymn. The composer, George Job Elvey, 1816-93, was a gifted organist and composer and a devout Christian. He received the Bachelor of Music and Doctorate in Music from Oxford University and was organist of St. George’s Chapel, Windsor, for 47 years. 119. Look, ye saints, the sight is glorious _Thomas Kelly_, 1769-1854 A majestic coronation hymn ranking with the best hymns of Watts and Wesley. It is based on Rev. 11:15: “The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord and of his Christ. And he shall reign forever and ever.”