Benjamin Lamb facts for kids

Benjamin Lamb was an English musician who was active around the year 1715. He was known for playing the organ and writing music, especially for churches.

Who Was Benjamin Lamb?

Benjamin Lamb was the son of Captain Benjamin Lamb. His father was one of the "Poor Knights of Windsor," a group of military officers who lived at Windsor Castle and had certain duties. Benjamin followed his older brother, William, and joined the choir at St George's Chapel, Windsor on November 24, 1683. A choir is a group of singers, often performing in a church.

His Musical Career

Around 1715, Benjamin Lamb worked as an organist at Eton College. An organist is someone who plays the organ, a large musical instrument often found in churches. He was also a verger at St. George's Chapel, Windsor. A verger is a person who helps with the daily running of a church, like preparing for services.

Benjamin Lamb wrote a lot of music for churches, as well as some songs. Some of his well-known church pieces are called anthems. Anthems are special songs or hymns, often based on religious texts. His anthems include 'Unto Thee have I cried,' 'O worship the Lord,' 'If the Lord Himself,' and 'I will give thanks.' He also wrote an "evening service" in a musical key called E minor. All these pieces are part of a collection known as the Tudway Collection, which holds many old musical works.