THOMSON, Rev. Andrew
(1778–1831)> DIVINE · MUSICIAN
THOMSON (Rev. Andrew). Scottish divine and musician, Sanquhar, Dumfriesshire, June, 1778 [July 11, 1779]- Pastor of S. George’s Ch., Edinburgh. Edinburgh, Feb. 9, 1831. Famous for his patronage of R. A. Smith, and for his efforts to promote good psalmody in the Church of Scotland. Edited Sacred Harmony for the use of S. George’s Church, Edinburgh, 1820. He comp. St. George’s, Edinburgh, and other well-known psalm tunes, and some other pieces for the musical service of the church.