John Francis Wade

John Francis Wade (1711–1786) was a music copyist and hymn writer from England who lived and worked in France. Melody you can play here: O Come, All Ye Faithful (Adeste Fideles).

The oldest known copies of Adeste Fideles (O Come, All Ye Faithful) are in his handwriting, and he is usually credited with its words and melody. He made his living copying plainchant and other music for chapels and families.

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