Arthur T. Russell
1860– · England · Romantic
Translator
Arthur T. Russell was an English hymn translator and clergyman active in the late 19th century. He is primarily known for his translations of Latin and Greek hymns into English, contributing to the Anglo-Catholic revival movement's efforts to recover patristic and medieval liturgical texts. Russell's translations were characterized by their theological accuracy and poetic quality, making ancient hymnic traditions accessible to English-speaking congregations. His work reflected the Oxford Movement's influence on Victorian church music and hymnody, emphasizing the connection between historical Christian worship and contemporary practice.
Hymn Texts (3)
- Forth in the Peace of Christ We Go
- Lord Christ When You First Came to Earth
- Lord of Our Growing Years