Frederick Arthur Gore Ouseley (1825-1889)

Sir Frederick Arthur Gore Ouseley (1825-1889) was an English composer, organist, musicologist and priest. He was educated at Oxford where he became Professor of Music in 1855, the same year in which he was made Precentor of Hereford Cathedral, a post he held for 30 years.

In 1856 Ouseley both founded and endowed with his own funds St Michael’s College on the outskirts of Tenbury Wells, a choir school intended to serve as a model for Anglican church music. Of his students the most famous is probably Sir John Stainer (1840 – 1901).

  • Have You Seen The Old Man (Streets of London)
    We regret that we are unable to publish the lyrics to this hymn at the moment, as they are still in copyright. Lyricist: Ralph McTell (b. 1944). Music and lyrics © 1981 HEP Records Recording – Extract Only Tune: Streets of London, composer: Ralph McTell (b. 1944) after Johann Pachelbel (1653 – 1706), arranged by Richard M S ...
  • He Sat To Watch O’er Customs Paid (Winchester New, Organ, 6 Verses)
    He Sat To Watch O’er Customs Paid Lyrics Suitable for the Feast of St Matthew He sat to watch o’er customs paid, A man of scorned and hardening trade, Alike the symbol and the tool Of foreign masters’ hated rule. But grace within his breast had stirred; There needed but the timely word: It came, true Lord of souls, from thee, That royal summons, ...
  • He Who Would Valiant Be (Monks Gate, Orchestra, 3 Verses)
    He Who Would Valiant Be : Lyrics 1. He who would valiant be ’gainst all disaster, Let him in constancy follow the Master. There’s no discouragement shall make him once relent His first avowed intent to be a pilgrim. 2. Who so beset him round with dismal stories Do but themselves confound – his strength the more is. No foes shall stay ...
  • He’s got the whole world in His hand (The whole world)
    Lyrics – Version 1 Version 2 He’s got the whole world in His hands, He’s got the whole world in His hands, He’s got the whole world in His hands, He’s got the whole world in His hands.He’s got you and me brother in His hands, He’s got you and me brother in His hands, He’s got you and me brother in His ...
  • Here O My Lord (Farley Castle, Organ, 3 Verses)
    Here O My Lord : Recording Tune: Farley Castle composed by Henry Lawes (1596-1662). Public Domain. Performance ℗ 2021 Richard Irwin Music®. ISRC UKTU21900404. All rights reserved. Here O My Lord : Free MP3 Download Please Right-Click and Save Link if needed This website is free to use, but not to operate. If you use our free MP3 hymns, please ...
  • Hills Of The North Rejoice (Little Cornard – 5 Verses) – Organ
    Hills Of The North Rejoice ~ Lyrics Hills of the North, rejoice; River and mountain spring, Hark to the advent voice; Valley and lowland, sing; Though absent long, your Lord is nigh; He judgment brings and victory. Isles of the southern seas, Deep in your coral caves Pent be each warring breeze, Lulled be your restless waves: He comes to reign with boundless sway, And makes your wastes ...
  • Holy Holy Holy Is The Lord (Organ, 4 Verses)
    Holy Holy Holy Is The Lord :Lyrics Suitable for: Trinity, General Usage 1. Holy, holy, holy is the Lord, Holy is the Lord God Almighty. Holy, holy, holy is the Lord, Holy is the Lord God Almighty: Who was, and is, and is to come Holy, holy, holy is the Lord. 2. Jesus, Jesus, Jesus is the Lord, Jesus is the Lord God almighty. Jesus, ...
  • Holy Jesu By Thy Passion (Holy Jesu, Organ, 6 Verses)
    Holy Jesu By Thy Passion Lyrics We regret that we are unable to publish the lyrics to this hymn at the moment, as they are still in copyright. Lyricist: William John Sparrow-Simpson (1859-1952). Copyright Novello & Co Limited. Meter: 87 87 and Refrain. Holy Jesu By Thy Passion Recording Tune: Holy Jesu, composed by John Stainer (1840-1901). The hymn originally ...
  • Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty (Nicea, Organ and Trumpet, 4 Verses)
    Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty : Lyrics Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty! Early in the morning our song shall rise to thee. Holy, holy, holy! Merciful and mighty, God in three persons, blessed Trinity! Holy, holy, holy! All the saints adore thee, casting down their golden crowns around the glassy sea; cherubim and seraphim falling down before thee, which wert, and ...
  • How Firm A Foundation (Montgomery, Organ, 5 Verses)
    Alternative settings of How Firm A Foundation  How Firm A Foundation Montgomery 5 Verses : Lyrics 1. How firm a foundation, you saints of the Lord, Is laid for your faith in his excellent Word! What more can he say than to you he has said, To you who for refuge to Jesus have fled? 2. “Fear not, I am with ...
  • How Firm A Foundation (Montgomery, Organ, 6 Verses)
    Alternative settings of How Firm A Foundation  How Firm A Foundation Montgomery 6 Verses : Lyrics 1. How firm a foundation, you saints of the Lord, Is laid for your faith in his excellent Word! What more can he say than to you he has said, To you who for refuge to Jesus have fled? 2. “Fear not, I am with ...
  • How Firm A Foundation (St Denio, Organ, 5 Verses)
    Alternative settings of How Firm A Foundation  How Firm A Foundation St Denio 5 Verses : Lyrics 1. How firm a foundation, you saints of the Lord, Is laid for your faith in his excellent Word! What more can he say than to you he has said, To you who for refuge to Jesus have fled? 2. “Fear not, I am ...
  • How Firm A Foundation (St Denio, Organ, 6 verses)
    Alternative settings of How Firm A Foundation  How Firm A Foundation St Denio 6 Verses : Lyrics 1. How firm a foundation, you saints of the Lord, Is laid for your faith in his excellent Word! What more can he say than to you he has said, To you who for refuge to Jesus have fled? 2. “Fear not, I am ...
  • How Sweet The Name Of Jesus Sounds (St Peter, Organ, 6 Verses)
    How Sweet The Name Of Jesus Sounds : Lyrics 1. How sweet the Name of Jesus sounds In a believer’s ear! It soothes his sorrows, heals his wounds, And drives away his fear. 2. It makes the wounded spirit whole, And calms the troubled breast; ’Tis manna to the hungry soul, And to the weary, rest. 3. Dear Name, the Rock on which I ...
  • How Tedious And Tasteless The Hours (Green Fields, Organ, 4 Verses)
    How Tedious And Tasteless The Hours : Lyrics 1. How tedious and tasteless the hours When Jesus no longer I see! Sweet prospects, sweet birds, and sweet flow’rs, Have all lost their sweetness to me. The midsummer sun shines but dim; The fields strive in vain to look gay; But when I am happy in Him, December’s as pleasant as May. 2. His name ...
  • I Am Safe Whatever May Betide Me (The Hollow Of God’s Hand, Organ, 3 Verses)
    Alternative settings of I Am Safe Whatever May Betide Me I Am Safe Whatever May Betide Me : Recording For Organ Tune: The Hollow of God’s Hand, composed by Edmund Simon Lorenz (1854-1942). Public Domain. Performance ℗ 2022 Richard Irwin Music®. All rights reserved. ISRC UKTU21900541. Cover Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay. I Am Safe Whatever May Betide Me ...
  • I Am Safe, Whatever May Betide Me (The Hollow Of God’s Hand, Small Ensemble, 3 Verses)
    Alternative settings of I Am Safe, Whatever May Betide Me Recording For Small Ensemble Tune: The Hollow of God’s Hand, composed by Edmund Edmund Simon Lorenz (1854-1942). Public Domain. Performance ℗ 2017 Richard Irwin Music®. All rights reserved. Cover Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay. Free MP3 Download The music used in this recording belongs in the Public Domain, but ...
  • I Am Shaking (Draycot, Kristin Frazer, 3 verses)
    Singer : Kristin Frazer I Am Shaking is sung here by accomplished musician and Virgin Islander, Kristin Frazer who began her singing career at an early age. She has appeared on CD recordings with multiple Virgin Island gospel artists and has also displayed her vocal talents through live performances as a back-up singer with Gospel Caribbean ...
  • I Am Shaking (Draycot, Piano Ensemble, 3 verses)
    I Am Shaking : Lyrics This version has been recorded to accompany singers. Alternative settings of I Am Shaking 1. I’m shaking, shaking, shaking Up the Heaven and the Earth; There’s a falling, falling, falling Like the world has never seen! And the world is shaking, shaking, By the mighty hand of God, That is writing, writing, writing All our deeds upon the wall. 2. Hope is ...
  • I Bind Unto Myself Today (St Patrick’s Breastplate, Organ, 5 Verses)
    I Bind Unto Myself Today : Lyrics I bind unto myself today The strong name of the Trinity, By invocation of the same, The Three in One and One in Three. I bind this day to me forever, By power of faith, Christ’s incarnation, His baptism in the Jordan river, His death on cross for my salvation, His bursting from the spiced tomb, His riding ...
  • I Can Hear My Saviour Calling (Won’t You Come, Bluegrass, 3 Verses)
    I Can Hear My Saviour Calling : Lyrics (I Can Hear My Savior Calling) I can hear my Saviour calling, Calling gently, far and near; I can hear the words so clearly, “Won’t you come and shelter here?” On my heart the words are falling, Speaking gently to my soul; Like the lambs, I hear my Shepherd, “Won’t you come and be made whole?” I ...
  • I Cannot Tell (Londonderry Air, Piano Ensemble, 4 Verses)
    I Cannot Tell : Lyrics 1. I cannot tell why he, whom angels worship, Should set his love upon the sons of men, Or why, as Shepherd, he should seek the wanderers, To bring them back, they know not how or when. But this I know, that he was born of Mary When Bethl’em’s manger was his only home, And that he ...
  • I Come To The Garden Alone (In The Garden, Piano, 3 Verses)
    I Come To The Garden Alone : Lyrics I come to the garden alone, While the dew is still on the roses; And the voice I hear, falling on my ear, The Son of God discloses. And He walks with me, and He talks with me, And He tells me I am His own; And the joy we share as we tarry ...
  • I Danced In The Morning (Lord Of The Dance, Piano Ensemble, 5 Verses)
    I Danced In The Morning : Lyrics Lyrics by Sydney Bertram Carter (1915 – 2004) © 1963  Stainer & Bell Ltd. All rights reserved. Meter: Irregular. We regret that we are unable to publish the lyrics to this hymn at the moment, as they are still in copyright. I Danced In The Morning : Recording Tune: Lord Of The Dance  ...
  • I Greet Thee Who My Sure Redeemer Art (Toulon, Organ, 5 Verses)
    I Greet Thee Who My Sure Redeemer Art Lyrics 1. I greet thee, who my sure Redeemer art, My only trust and Savior of my heart, Who pain didst undergo for my poor sake; I pray thee from our hearts all cares to take. 2. Thou art the King of mercy and of grace, Reigning omnipotent in ev’ry place: So come, O ...
  • I have found a friend in Jesus (Salvationist) – Piano and Flute
    Lyrics I’ve found a friend in Jesus, He’s everything to me, He’s the fairest of ten thousand to my soul; The Lily of the Valley, in Him alone I see All I need to cleanse and make me fully whole. In sorrow He’s my comfort, in trouble He’s my stay; He tells me every care on Him to roll. Refrain: He’s the Lily ...
  • I Heard The Voice Of Jesus Say (Kingsfold, Chamber Ensemble, 3 Verses)
    Alternative settings of I Heard The Voice Of Jesus Say I Heard The Voice Of Jesus Say : Lyrics I heard the voice of Jesus say, “Come unto Me and rest; Lay down, thou weary one, lay down, Thy head upon My breast.” I came to Jesus as I was, Weary and worn and sad; I found in Him a resting-place, And He has ...
  • I Heard The Voice Of Jesus Say (Kingsfold, Organ, 3 Verses)
    Lyrics Other settings of I Heard The Voice Of Jesus Say Suitable for: Lent, Evensong, General Usage I heard the voice of Jesus say, “Come unto Me and rest; Lay down, thou weary one, lay down, Thy head upon My breast.” I came to Jesus as I was, Weary and worn and sad; I found in Him a resting-place, And He has made me glad. I heard ...
  • I Knew My Lord Jesus (Bridget O’Malley, Flute and Violin, 3 Verses)
    I Knew My Lord Jesus Lyrics A Hymn For St Andrew’s Day, Dedicated to the Church of St Andrew, Ogbourne St Andrew, Wiltshire. I knew my Lord Jesus in lands so far away, In the land of the Jordan and David’s bright throne. The Lord, he sent me to bring you the good news, To heal and forgive, wherever I ...
  • I Know A Rose Tree Springing (Es Is Ein Ros Entsprungen, Organ & Trumpet Descant, 3 Verses)
    I Know A Rose Tree Springing : Lyrics 1. I know a rose tree springing Forth from an ancient root, As men of old we singing, From Jesse came the shoot That bore a blossom bright Amid the cold of winter, When half spent was the night. 2. This rose-tree, blossom laden, Whereof Isaiah spake, Is Mary, spotless maiden Who mothered, for our sake, The little Child, ...
  • I Know That My Redeemer Lives (Church Triumphant, Organ, 4 Verses)
    I Know That My Redeemer Lives : Lyrics Other settings of I Know That My Redeemer Lives 1. I know that my Redeemer lives! What comfort this sweet sentence gives! He lives, he lives, who once was dead; He lives, my ever living head! 2. He lives to bless me with his love; He lives to plead for me above; He lives my ...
  • I Know That My Redeemer Lives (Philippine, Organ, 4 Verses)
    I Know That My Redeemer Lives : Lyrics Other settings of I Know That My Redeemer Lives I know that my Redeemer lives! What comfort this sweet sentence gives! He lives, he lives, who once was dead; He lives, my ever living head! He lives to bless me with his love; He lives to plead for me above; He lives my hungry soul ...
  • I Saw Three Ships (Chamber Ensemble, 9 Verses)
    Carol – I Saw Three Ships : Lyrics 1. I saw three ships come sailing in, On Christmas day, on Christmas day, I saw three ships come sailing in, On Christmas day in the morning. 2. And what was in those ships all three? On Christmas day, on Christmas day, And what was in those ships all three? On Christmas day in the ...
  • I The Lord Of Sea And Sky (Here I Am lord, Piano Ensemble, 3 Verses)
    I The Lord Of Sea And Sky : Lyrics We regret that we are unable to publish the lyrics to this hymn at the moment, as they are still in copyright. Meter: 77 74 D and Refrain. Lyricist: Daniel Laurent Schutte (b. 1947)  based on Isaiah 6. © Daniel L Schutte and New Dawn Music. I The Lord Of ...
  • I Vow To Thee My Country (Thaxted, Orchestra, 2 Verses)
    I Vow To Thee My Country Lyrics I vow to thee, my country, all earthly things above, Entire and whole and perfect, the service of my love; The love that asks no question, the love that stands the test, That lays upon the altar the dearest and the best; The love that never falters, the love that pays the price, The ...
  • I Vow To Thee My Country (Thaxted, Organ, 2 Verses)
    I Vow To Thee My Country Lyrics I vow to thee, my country, all earthly things above, Entire and whole and perfect, the service of my love; The love that asks no question, the love that stands the test, That lays upon the altar the dearest and the best; The love that never falters, the love that pays the price, The ...
  • I Will Enter His Gates (He Has Made Me Glad, Small Band, 2 Verses)
    I Will Enter His Gates : Lyrics I will enter His gates With thanksgiving in my heart I will enter His courts with praise I will say this is the day That the Lord has made I will rejoice for He has made me glad He has made me glad He has made me glad I will rejoice for He has made me glad, ...
  • I Will Sing The Wondrous Story (Bilhorn, Organ, 5 Verses)
    I Will Sing The Wondrous Story : Lyrics Alternative settings of I Will Sing The Wondrous Story 1. I will sing the wondrous story Of the Christ who died for me. How He left His home in glory For the cross of Calvary. Yes, I’ll sing the wondrous story, Of the Christ who died for me, Sing it with the saints in glory, Gathered ...
  • I Will Sing The Wondrous Story (Hyfrydol, Organ, 3 Verses)
    I Will Sing The Wondrous Story : Lyrics Alternative settings of I Will Sing The Wondrous Story 1. I will sing the wondrous story Of the Christ who died for me. How He left His home in glory For the cross of Calvary. I was lost, but Jesus found me, Found the sheep that went astray, Threw His loving arms around me, Drew me ...
  • I’m Made In The Likeness Of God (My Creator, Piano & Flute, 3 verses)
    I’m Made In The Likeness Of God Lyrics Meter: 84 88 8 I’m made in the likeness of God, My Creator; He made me for His own Glory, Oh, listen to my story, Yes, I’m made in the likeness of God. I’m made in the likeness of God, Christ, my Saviour; Jesus saves me from hell’s fury, Oh, listen to my story, Yes, I’m made in ...
  • If I Were A Butterfly (Butterfly Song) – Rock Band
    If I Were A Butterfly Lyrics If I were a butterfly, I’d thank You Lord for giving me wings. If I were a robin in a tree, I’d thank You Lord that I could sing. If I were a fish in the sea, I’d wiggle my tail and I’d giggle with glee, But I just thank You Father for making me, ...
  • Immortal Invisible God Only Wise (St Denio, Organ, 4 Verses)
    Immortal Invisible God Only Wise : Lyrics 1. Immortal, invisible, God only wise, in light inaccessible hid from our eyes, most blessed, most glorious, the Ancient of Days, almighty, victorious, thy great name we praise. 2. Unresting, unhasting, and silent as light, nor wanting, nor wasting, thou rulest in might; thy justice like mountains high soaring above thy clouds which are fountains of ...
  • Immortal Love For Ever Full (Bishopthorpe, Organ, 7 Verses)
    Immortal Love For Ever Full : Recording https://soundcloud.com/richardirwinmusic/immortal-love-for-ever-full-bishopthorpe-7-verses-organ?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing Tune: Bishopthorpe composed by  Jeremiah Clarke (1670-1707). Public Domain Performances ℗ 2022 Richard Irwin Music®. All rights reserved. ISRC UKTU21900123 Immortal Love For Ever Full : Free MP3 Downloads 7 Verses Please Right-Click and Save Link if needed 6 Verses – omitting verse 3 Please Right-Click and Save Link if needed The music used in this ...
  • In Candle Glow Most Sacred (Nimrod, SATB & Organ, 2 Verses)
    In Candle Glow Most Sacred : Lyrics In candle glow most sacred the Spirit rises, Hovers, blesses one and all who gather here to pray. Here to pray to God almighty, Creator, splendid Mother of all, Who gave birth to moon and sun. Whose Spirit breathes living breath To all who trust in Thee. We who seek for Thee Find comfort in the soul. With ...
  • In Christ There Is No East Or West (Manchester, Organ, 4 Verses)
    In Christ There Is No East Or West : Lyrics 1. In Christ there is no east or west, In him no south or north, But one great fellowship of love Throughout the whole wide earth. 2. In Christ shall true hearts ev’rywhere Their high communion find. His service is the golden cord Close binding humankind. 3. Join hands, then, people of the faith, Whate’er ...
  • In Dulci Jubilo (Organ, 4 verses)
    Carol – In Dulci Jubilo : Lyrics English/Latin 1. In dulci jubilo, Now sing with hearts aglow! Our delight and pleasure Lies in praesepio, Like sunshine is our treasure Matris in gremio. Alpha es et O! Alpha es et O! 2. O Jesu parvule, For thee I long alway; Comfort my heart’s blindness, O puer optime, With all thy loving-kindness, O princeps gloria. Trahe me post te! Trahe me post te! 3. O ...
  • In Heavenly Love Abiding (Penlan, Organ, 3 Verses)
    In Heavenly Love Abiding : Lyrics 1. In heavenly love abiding, no change my heart shall fear. And safe in such confiding, for nothing changes here. The storm may roar without me, my heart may low be laid, But God is round about me, and can I be dismayed? 2. Wherever He may guide me, no want shall turn me ...
  • In The Bleak Midwinter (Cranham, Organ, 5 Verses)
    In The Bleak Midwinter Lyrics In the bleak midwinter, frosty wind made moan, earth stood hard as iron, water like a stone; snow had fallen, snow on snow, snow on snow, in the bleak midwinter, long ago. Our God, heaven cannot hold him, nor earth sustain; heaven and earth shall flee away when he comes to reign. In the bleak midwinter a ...
  • In The Quiet Consecration (Agape, Organ, 4 Verses)
    In The Quiet Consecration : Lyrics 1. In the quiet consecration Of this glad communion hour, Here we rest in you, Lord Jesus, Taste your love and touch your power. 2. Christ, the living bread from heaven, Christ, whose blood is drink indeed, Here by faith and with thanksgiving, In our hearts on you we feed. 3. By your death for sin atoning, By your ...
  • In The Quiet Consecration (Volga, Volga Mat’ Rodnaya, Piano Ensemble, 4 Verses)
    In The Quiet Consecration : Lyrics 1. In the quiet consecration Of this glad communion hour, Here we rest in you, Lord Jesus, Taste your love and touch your power. 2. Christ, the living bread from heaven, Christ, whose blood is drink indeed, Here by faith and with thanksgiving, In our hearts on you we feed. 3. By your death for sin atoning, By your ...