William Litton Viner

William Litton Viner (14 May 1790 – 24 July 1867) was an organist and composer of church music.

Life

Viner was born in Bath; he studied under Charles Wesley junior, and in 1820 became organist of St Michael's Church, Bath. In 1835, on the recommendation of Samuel Sebastian Wesley, he was appointed organist of St Mary's Church, Penzance. Viner continued to be organist at St Mary's until 1859; in that year he went to America.

He died in Westfield, Massachusetts in 1867.

Viner was a prolific composer of church music, organ music, and songs. He was the author of the hymn tunes Dismissal and Helston (also known as Kingston).

Works

He edited the following publications:

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