John Goss (1800-1880)

Sir John Goss (1800-1880) was an English organist, composer, and conductor. He was born in Fareham, Hampshire, England, and showed a natural aptitude for music from a young age. At the age of 14, he was appointed organist at St. Luke’s Church in Chelsea, and later held positions at several other London churches.

In addition to his work as an organist, Goss was a prolific composer, producing works in a variety of genres, including church music, operas, and instrumental works. He is perhaps best known for his hymn tunes, including “Praise, my soul, the King of Heaven” and “See, amid the winter’s snow.”

Goss was also active as a conductor, leading performances of Handel’s Messiah and other choral works. In 1872, he was appointed as the first principal of the Royal Academy of Music, a position he held until his death in 1880.

Throughout his career, Goss was widely respected as a musician and teacher. He was knighted in 1872 in recognition of his contributions to the field of music.

Hymns associated with Sir John Goss (1800-1880)

Praise My Soul The King Of Heaven
Hymn / 87 87 87 / All Souls' Day / Easter Vigil / Henry Francis Lyte (1793-1847) / Johannes Plenio / John Goss (1800-1880) / Laudia Anima (Goss) / Praise My Soul / Psalm 106 / Year A Epiphany Transfiguration Sunday, Next Before Lent / Year A Holy Name Of Jesus Or Naming And Circumcision Of Jesus / Year A Lent 1 / Year A Proper 13, Ordinary 18, Trinity 8 / Year A Proper 14, Ordinary 19, Trinity 9 / Year A Proper 18, Ordinary 23, Trinity 13 / Year A Proper 19, Ordinary 24, Trinity 14 / Year A Proper 20, Ordinary 25, Trinity 16 / Year A Proper 21, Ordinary 26, Trinity 16 / Year A Proper 23, Ordinary 28, Trinity 18 / Year A Proper 24, Ordinary Time 29, Trinity 19 / Year A Proper 7, Ordinary 12, Trinity 3 / Year B Advent 2 / Year B Christmas 1 / Year B Epiphany 4 / Year B Epiphany 8 / Year B Holy Name Of Jesus Or Naming And Circumcision Of Jesus / Year B Proper 10, Ordinary 15, Trinity 6 / Year B Proper 15, Ordinary 20, Trinity 11 / Year B Proper 21, Ordinary 26, Trinity 17 / Year B Proper 25, Ordinary 30, Trinity 21, Last After Trinity / Year B Proper 28, Ordinary 33, Second Sunday Before Advent / Year B Proper 3 Ordinary 8 / Year B Proper 7, Ordinary 12, Trinity 3 / Year C All Saints' Day / Year C Christmas 1 / Year C Easter 5 / Year C Epiphany Transfiguration Sunday, Sunday Next Before Lent / Year C Lent 1 / Year C Lent 4 / Year C Proper 16, Ordinary 21, Trinity 10 / Year C Proper 17, Ordinary 22, Trinity 11 / Year C Proper 19, Ordinary 24, Trinity 23 / Year C Proper 20, Ordinary 25, Trinity 14 / Year C Proper 21, Ordinary 26, Trinity 25 / Year C Proper 23, Ordinary 28, Trinity 17 / Year C Proper 25, Ordinary 30, Trinity 19 / Year C Proper 26, 4th Sunday Before Advent / Year C Proper 6 Ordinary 11

Praise My Soul The King Of Heaven (Laudia Anima (Goss), Organ, 4 Verses)

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See Amid The Winter'S Snow
See Amid The Winter's Snow / 77 77 and Refrain / Advent / Carols / Christmas Eve / Christmas Joy - Beloved Carols For Church and Singers / Descant / Edward Caswall (1814-1878) / Feast of St Stephen / Humility / Hymn / John Goss (1800-1880) / stephen / Video / Year B Christmas 1 / Year C Advent 4 / Year C Christmas 1

See Amid The Winter’s Snow (Humility, Organ & Trumpet, 6 Verses)

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