George N. Allen
| Alternative Names: | Allen, George Nelson |
| Birth Year: | 1812 |
| Death Year: | 1877 |
| Notes: | He is primarily known today for writing the melody to the hymn Precious Lord, Take My Hand. Allen became professor of sacred music at Oberlin College, Ohio, in 1834. He was the first professor at an American university to teach music and his classes were enormously popul |
Compositions:
| Title | Alternate Title(s) |
|---|---|
| Precious Lord | |
| Precious Lord, Take My Hand |