Henry Thomas Smart

1813-1879

Born: October 26, 1813, London, England. Died: July 6, 1879, London, England.

Smart became the organist at Blackburns Church, Lancashire, England, in 1831. He went on to play the organ at St. Philip’s Church, St. Luke’s Church, and St. Pancras Church, London. He went blind in 1864, but continued to compose. He was the music editor for Psalms and Hymns for Divine Worship (1867), the Presbyterian Hymnal (1875) and the hymn book of the United Presbyterian Church of Scotland.

Music:

1. Bethany (Smart)
2. Heathlands
3. Lancashire
4. Nachtlied
5. Pilgrims
6. Regent Square
7. Rex Gloriae
8. St. Leonard (Smart)
9. Trisagion