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'''Daniel Brink Towner''' (March 5, 1850 &ndash; October 3 1919)<ref>[http://books.google.com/books?id=uqT-CJYcqskC&pg=PA401&lpg=PA401&dq=daniel+brink+towner+Encyclopedia+of+American+gospel+music&source=bl&ots=jitTYNNKJZ&sig=26v5QwAfPGoxwjrEoHM2fzc2RDk&hl=en&ei=1UfCScqyNqLFtgfPtOndCg&sa=X&oi=book_result&resnum=1&ct=result McNeil, W. K. ''Encyclopedia of American gospel music'', page 401]</ref> was a composer who held a [[Doctor of Music|Doctorate of music]], and used his abilities to develop the music to several [[Hymn#Christian hymnody|Christian hymns]] which are still popular today.<ref name="bio1">[http://www.wholesomewords.org/biography/btowner.html Dr. D. Brink Towner Composer of Gospel Songs and Hymns]</ref>
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'''Daniel Brink Towner''' (March 5, 1850 &ndash; October 3, 1919) was an American composer who held a [[Doctor of Music|Doctorate of music]], and used his abilities to develop the music to several [[Hymn#Christian hymnody|Christian hymns]] which are still popular today.<ref name="bio1">[http://www.wholesomewords.org/biography/btowner.html Dr. D. Brink Towner Composer of Gospel Songs and Hymns]</ref>
==Accomplishments==
===Studies===
Towner received his early musical training from his father, J.G. Towner. He later studied under [[John Howard]], [[George Frederick Root|George Root]] and [[James Webb (composer)|James Webb]].


===Musical Direction===
==Early life==
Daniel B. Towner was born in [[Rome, Pennsylvania]] on March 5, 1850.<ref name=McNeil>[https://books.google.com/books?id=uqT-CJYcqskC&dq=daniel+brink+towner+Encyclopedia+of+American+gospel+music&pg=PA401 McNeil, W. K. ''Encyclopedia of American gospel music'', page 401]</ref><ref name=Illustrative>{{Cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=O8lEAQAAMAAJ&pg=PA830-IA6 |title=Historical Encyclopedia of Illinois: Biographical, Memorial, Illustrative |volume=II |first1=Newton |last1=Bateman |author1-link=Newton Bateman |first2=Paul |last2=Selby |first3=J. Seymour |last3=Currey |publisher=Munsell Publishing Company |location=Chicago |pages=832–833 |year=1920 |access-date=2022-01-23 |via=Google Books}}</ref> He received his early musical training from his father, J. G. Towner. He later studied under John Howard, [[George Frederick Root|George Root]] and [[James Webb (composer)|James Webb]].<ref name=Illustrative/>

==Musical direction==
Towner was the [[music director]] at Centenary Methodist Church, in Binghamton, New York (1870-1882); York Street Methodist Episcopal Church, in Cincinnati, Ohio (1882-1884); Union Methodist Episcopal Church, in Covington, Kentucky (1884-1885); and [[Moody Bible Institute]], in Chicago, Illinois (1893-1919).
Towner was the [[music director]] at Centenary Methodist Church, in Binghamton, New York (1870-1882); York Street Methodist Episcopal Church, in Cincinnati, Ohio (1882-1884); Union Methodist Episcopal Church, in Covington, Kentucky (1884-1885); and [[Moody Bible Institute]], in Chicago, Illinois (1893-1919).


==Death==
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===Awards and Works===
[[File:Grave of Daniel Brink Towner (1850–1919) at Rosehill Cemetery.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Towner's grave at Rosehill Cemetery]]

Daniel B. Towner died in [[Longwood, Missouri]] on October 3, 1919.<ref name=McNeil/><ref name=Illustrative/><ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/42206857/towner_hymnwriter_dead/ |title=Towner, Hymn-Writer, Dead |work=[[Wichita Daily Eagle]] |location=Chicago |page=9 |date=1919-10-05 |access-date=2020-01-13 |via=Newspapers.com}}</ref> He was buried at [[Rosehill Cemetery]] in Chicago.

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==Awards and works==
The [[American Temperance University]] in Harriman, Tennessee, awarded Towner a Doctorate of Music in 1900.<ref name="bio1"/> His musical works include:
The [[American Temperance University]] in Harriman, Tennessee, awarded Towner a Doctorate of Music in 1900.<ref name="bio1"/> His musical works include:


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*[[Jessie Brown Pounds|Anywhere with Jesus]]
* "[[Jessie Brown Pounds|Anywhere with Jesus]]"
*At Calvary
* "At Calvary"
*Christ [[Jesus]] Hath the Power
* "Christ [[Jesus]] Hath the Power"
*Full Surrender
* "Full Surrender"
*Go Tell it to Jesus
* "Go Tell it to Jesus"
*Gone from My Heart
*Hand That Was Nailed to the Cross, The
* "Gone from My Heart"
* "Hand That Was Nailed to the Cross, The"
*He Will Answer Every Prayer
* "He Will Answer Every Prayer"
*He’s a Friend of Mine
* "He's a Friend of Mine"
*Hear the Word
* "Hear the Word"
*I Am Standing on the Word of God
* "I Am Standing on the Word of God"
*I Do Love Jesus with All My Heart
* "I Do Love Jesus with All My Heart"
*Jesus Only, Let Me See
* "Jesus Only, Let Me See"
*Joyful Sound
* "Joyful Sound"
*Light in the Eastern Sky
* "Light in the Eastern Sky"
*Moody
* "Moody"
*My Anchor Holds
* "My Anchor Holds"
*Nor Silver Nor Gold
* "Nor Silver Nor Gold"
*O Changeless Word
* "O Changeless Word"
*O Thou God of My Salvation
* "O Thou God of My Salvation"
*O [[Religious text|Word of God]]
* "O [[Religious text|Word of God]]"
*[[The Old Ship of Zion|Old Ship of Zion, The]]
* "[[The Old Ship of Zion|Old Ship of Zion, The]]"
*Only a Sinner
* "Only a Sinner"
*Saved by the Blood
* "Saved by the Blood"
*Saving Grace
* "Saving Grace"
*Send Out a Light
* "Send Out a Light"
*Some Sweet Day
* "Some Sweet Day"
*Sunset Gate, The
* "Sunset Gate, The"
*Tell Out the Wonderful Story
* "Tell Out the Wonderful Story"
*Though the Fig Tree Shall Not Blossom
* "Though the Fig Tree Shall Not Blossom"
*[[Trust and Obey]] (1887) <ref>[http://www.faithclipart.com/guide/Christian-Music/hymns-the-songs-and-the-stories/trust-and-obey-the-song-and-the-story.html Trust and Obey, the Song and the Story]</ref><ref>[http://www.lectionary.org/HymnStories/Trust%20and%20Obey.htm Hymn Story Trust and Obey]</ref>
* "[[Trust and Obey]]" (1887)<ref>[http://www.faithclipart.com/guide/Christian-Music/hymns-the-songs-and-the-stories/trust-and-obey-the-song-and-the-story.html Trust and Obey, the Song and the Story]</ref><ref>[http://www.lectionary.org/HymnStories/Trust%20and%20Obey.htm Hymn Story Trust and Obey]</ref>
*What Will It Be When We See Him?
* "What Will It Be When We See Him?"
*Victory in My Soul
* "Victory in My Soul"
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==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
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* [http://www.hymntime.com/tch/bio/t/o/w/towner_db.htm Biography] at the Cyber Hymnal

* [http://www.hymntime.com/tch/bio/t/o/w/towner_db.htm Biography] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120304161852/http://www.hymntime.com/tch/bio/t/o/w/towner_db.htm |date=March 4, 2012 }} at the Cyber Hymnal
* {{Internet Archive author |sname=Daniel Brink Towner}}
* {{ChoralWiki|D. B. Towner}}
* {{ChoralWiki|D. B. Towner}}
*{{MutopiaComposer|TownerDB}}
* {{MutopiaComposer|TownerDB}}

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Latest revision as of 23:39, 1 April 2024

Daniel B. Towner
Born
Daniel Brink Towner

(1850-03-05)March 5, 1850
Rome, Pennsylvania
DiedOctober 3, 1919(1919-10-03) (aged 69)
Longwood, Missouri
Burial placeRosehill Cemetery
OccupationComposer
Signature

Daniel Brink Towner (March 5, 1850 – October 3, 1919) was an American composer who held a Doctorate of music, and used his abilities to develop the music to several Christian hymns which are still popular today.[1]

Early life

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Daniel B. Towner was born in Rome, Pennsylvania on March 5, 1850.[2][3] He received his early musical training from his father, J. G. Towner. He later studied under John Howard, George Root and James Webb.[3]

Musical direction

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Towner was the music director at Centenary Methodist Church, in Binghamton, New York (1870-1882); York Street Methodist Episcopal Church, in Cincinnati, Ohio (1882-1884); Union Methodist Episcopal Church, in Covington, Kentucky (1884-1885); and Moody Bible Institute, in Chicago, Illinois (1893-1919).

Death

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Towner's grave at Rosehill Cemetery

Daniel B. Towner died in Longwood, Missouri on October 3, 1919.[2][3][4] He was buried at Rosehill Cemetery in Chicago.

Awards and works

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The American Temperance University in Harriman, Tennessee, awarded Towner a Doctorate of Music in 1900.[1] His musical works include:

  • "Anywhere with Jesus"
  • "At Calvary"
  • "Christ Jesus Hath the Power"
  • "Full Surrender"
  • "Go Tell it to Jesus"
  • "Gone from My Heart"
  • "Hand That Was Nailed to the Cross, The"
  • "He Will Answer Every Prayer"
  • "He's a Friend of Mine"
  • "Hear the Word"
  • "I Am Standing on the Word of God"
  • "I Do Love Jesus with All My Heart"
  • "Jesus Only, Let Me See"
  • "Joyful Sound"
  • "Light in the Eastern Sky"
  • "Moody"
  • "My Anchor Holds"
  • "Nor Silver Nor Gold"
  • "O Changeless Word"
  • "O Thou God of My Salvation"
  • "O Word of God"
  • "Old Ship of Zion, The"
  • "Only a Sinner"
  • "Saved by the Blood"
  • "Saving Grace"
  • "Send Out a Light"
  • "Some Sweet Day"
  • "Sunset Gate, The"
  • "Tell Out the Wonderful Story"
  • "Though the Fig Tree Shall Not Blossom"
  • "Trust and Obey" (1887)[5][6]
  • "What Will It Be When We See Him?"
  • "Victory in My Soul"

References

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  1. ^ a b Dr. D. Brink Towner Composer of Gospel Songs and Hymns
  2. ^ a b McNeil, W. K. Encyclopedia of American gospel music, page 401
  3. ^ a b c Bateman, Newton; Selby, Paul; Currey, J. Seymour (1920). Historical Encyclopedia of Illinois: Biographical, Memorial, Illustrative. Vol. II. Chicago: Munsell Publishing Company. pp. 832–833. Retrieved January 23, 2022 – via Google Books.
  4. ^ "Towner, Hymn-Writer, Dead". Wichita Daily Eagle. Chicago. October 5, 1919. p. 9. Retrieved January 13, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. ^ Trust and Obey, the Song and the Story
  6. ^ Hymn Story Trust and Obey
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