Dykes

Dykes, John Bacchus (1823-1876), composer, was educated at Cambridge, and took Orders in 1847. In 1849 he was appointed Precentor of Durham cathedral, and in 1861 became Mus. Bac. of Durham University, and in 1862 Vicar of St. Oswald's. He contributed much to Hymns Ancient and Modern, and wrote the music of Lead, kindly Liyht; Nearer, my God, to Thcc, and Jcsu, Lover of my soul.