The British Musical Biography

[E] Blockley, John, composer, writer, and
publisher, was born in 1800. Engaged in
music-publishing business in London. He
died at London, December 24th, 1882.

[W] Works. — The Sabbath Minstrel [collec-
tion of sacred music], London, n.d. ; The
Singer's Coinpanion, London, n.d. Songs :
My childhood's home ; I remember thy voice ;
We have been friends together ; The absent
one ; A blessing on thine eyes ; The Arab's
farewell to his favourite steed ; The friend of
our early days ; Love not ; Love on (reply) ;
The Englishman ; and numerous other songs
written to words of the Hon. Mrs. Norton,
etc. Selection of sacred melodies from the
works of the most celebrated composers, n.d.
Collection of psalm and hymn tunes for four
voices, London, n.d.

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