Scott, John Prindle (1877-1932)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1932 Dec 14 p. 1

Birth date: 1877

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Composer of Famous Hymns Passes On.

Syracuse, N. Y., Dec. 3. — John Prindle Scott of New york City and Washington, composer of sacred music and a concert singer, died yesterday at the home of his sister, Mrs. Henry R. Follet, here. He was 55 years old. He had been ill more than four months.

Mr. Scott was the composer of about 70 published works, including a great variety of songs, ensemble numbers, piano pieces and other compositions.

Among his sacred compositions were such widely known anthems as "O Little Town of Bethlehem," "Christ is Risen," "Angels Roll the Rock Away," "The Voice in the Wilderness" and "The Trumpet Shall Sound."