R. I. P. Francis Jackson
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Francis Jackson, organist at York Minster for 36 years and composer of the hymn tune EAST ACKLAM, died recently at age 104.
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For many years I have enjoyed playing his organ works.
Now they will become even more special.
May he and all church musicians rest in peace. -
Grant him eternal rest, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him.
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