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Samuel Wakefield (pastor) (March 6, 1799 – September 13, 1895) was a Methodist pastor, teacher, theological writer, music compiler, and music composer in Pennsylvania. He was born in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, the sixth child of Thomas Wakefield and Elizabeth (Morton) Wakefield.[1] [2]

When Samuel was a boy, his family moved to Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, and afterwards to the western wilderness.[2] In 1813 he was a drummer boy in the War of 1812. In 1817 he established a school and was a teacher there in the Ligonier Valley. In 1817 appointed as a local (itinerant) preacher of the Methodist Episcopal Church in western Pennsylvania, ordained in 1820, and served there until 1831. He was a regular pastor in the Methodist Episcopal Church in Pennsylvania from 1834 until his death in 1895. [2] [1]

During the American Civil War, Samuel Wakefield was a representative to the Pennsylvania State Legislature in 1862-1863.[1]

Samuel Wakefield was largely self-taught[2], and yet published a major book of Christian theology, a compilation of his sermons, and a book of English grammar. He also compiled and edited several books of Christian music (including one in German).[1]. The honorary degrees D. D. and LL. D. were conferred on him by Allegheny College in 1854 and 1856.

He died in West Newton, Pennsylvania in 1895, at the age of 96,[3] and is buried in the West Newton Cemetery.[4]

Publications [1][edit]

  • Wakefield, Samuel. 1832. The Christian's Harp, Containing a Choice Selection of Psalm and Hymn Tunes. Pittsburgh:(unknown publisher). Further editions in 1832, 1836, 1837, and 1841.
  • Hunter, William, and Samuel Wakefield. 1845. The minstrel of Zion: A book of Religious Songs, Accompanied with Appropriate Music, Chiefly Original. Philadelphia: Sorin and Ball.
  • Wakefield, Samuel. 1846. The Western Harp, Containing a Collection of Sacred Music, Original and Selected. Pittsburgh: Charles H. Kay.
  • Wakefield, Samuel. 1848. English Grammar: Or, A Systematic Exposition of the Constructive Principles of the English Language. Pittsburgh: John B. Kennedy.
  • Wakefield, Samuel. 1854. The Sacred Choral: a Choice Collection of Sacred Music, Derived from the Highest Sources of Musical Talent, both of Europe and America, and Adapted to the Use of Worshipping Assemblies in General; Together with a Concise Introduction to the Art of Singing. Cincinnati: Swarmstedt and Poe.
  • Wakefield, Samuel. 1858. Deutsches Choralbuch: eine Sammlung von deutschen und englischen Kirchenmelodien, nebst einer Anweisung zur Erlernung der Vokalmusik. Cincinnati: Swormstedt and Poe.
  • Wakefield, Samuel. 1869. Gospel Tidings: Or, A Series of Sermons on Leading Doctrines of the Gospel. Pittsburgh: Myers, Shinkle & Co.
  • Wakefield, Samuel. 1862. A Complete System of Christian Theology]: Or, a Concise, Comprehensive, And Systematic View of the Evidences, Doctrines, Morals, And Institutions of Christianity. New York: Carlton and Porter. Reprinted 1869 in Cincinnati by Walden and Stowe.

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e "Member biography: Wakefield, Samuel". archives.house.state.pa.us. Pennsylvania State Legislature. Retrieved 31 December 2023.
  2. ^ a b c d Storey, Henry W. (1907). History of Cambria County, Pennsylvania, Volume 3. New York: Lewis Publishing Co. pp. 54–56. Retrieved 31 December 2023.
  3. ^ "Person:Samuel Wakefield (8)". www.werelate.org. Foundation for On-Line Genealogy. Retrieved 31 December 2023.
  4. ^ "Rev Samuel Wakefield". www.findagrave.com. Retrieved 31 December 2023.


Category:Methodist theologians Category:Methodist ministers Category:People from Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania Category:American composers Category:19th-century American composers‎ Category:1799 births Category:1895 deaths

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