Goss, John 12/27/1800 - 05/10/1880

John Goss was an English organist and composer. He was knighted in 1872. He studied with Thomas Attwood and in 1838 succeeded him as organist at St. Paul's Cathedral. His students include Arthur Sullivan and Frederick Hymen Cowen.



As a composer he was an important contributor to Anglican church music. Hymns such as "O Saviour of the World" and "Praise, my Soul, the King of Heaven" are sung even today in English churches as well as at celebrations of the royal family.