Christians Awake! : Lyrics 1. Christians, awake! Salute the happy morn whereon the Saviour of the world was born; rise
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John Wainwright (1723 -1769)
John Wainwright (1723 -1769) was an English church musician. In 1767 he was appointed organist and singer at Manchester Collegiate Church, (which in 1847 became Manchester Cathedral). Robert Wainwright (1748-1782), his son succeeded him as organist after he died. Wainwright published A Collection of Psalm Tunes, Anthems, Hymns and Chants in 1768.