Theophilus Ruse
Born: 7th April 1849
Died: 19th January 1942
Intro, Biographical Information, Notes etc:
Nephew of John Stephen Frecker Cox and his wife, Sarah Norcott Cox nee Ruse, of Guernsey
Books & Pamphlets:
History Items:
Manuscripts:
- Introductory letter (Login Required) by W.J. Hocking (28th Jun 1927) 1
Hocking writes that he has been asked by the brethren to undertake the revision of the hymn book
- Letter in relation to the hymn book (Login Required) by W.J. Hocking (10th Aug 1927) 2
"I cannot tell you how grateful I am for your valuable help on the hymns. I have not yet reached any details, as I can only take up this work in the intervals between other more pressing labours."
- Letter in relation to the hymn book (Login Required) by W.J. Hocking (5th Oct 1927)
Interesting comment on Mr Kelly's hymns: "I feel much difficulty about some of dear W.K. hymns. They seem to suit the few rather than the many."
- Letter in relation to the hymn book (Login Required) by W.J. Hocking (26th Oct 1927) 1
"Thank you very much for your letter received on the 21st inst with its clear expression of your judgement on various points. This is most helpful, and I have carefully noted it all, including your abridgment of 222 and the new one of W.K."
- Letter in relation to the hymn book (Login Required) by W.J. Hocking (15th Nov 1927)
"Thank you for the loan of 'Wayside Songs' .. "
- Letter in relation to the hymn book (Login Required) by W.J. Hocking (1st Feb 1928) 3
"I should be glad as an index of authors seems to be generally desired."
- Letter in relation to the hymn book (Login Required) by W.J. Hocking (24th Feb 1928) 3
Hard to decipher letter regarding the hymn book
- Letter in relation to the hymn book (Login Required) by W.J. Hocking (4th Mar 1928)
"I much regret that I have not been able to keep in close touch with you on the many difficult questions arising with the hymns."
Hymns:
