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Organist Jonathan Scott performs his arrangement of the Hymn “Nearer, my God, to Thee“ (Bethany) on the pipe organ of St. John's Church Dumfries, Scotland. If you enjoy our videos and would like to support us please visit: For more information about Scott Brothers Duo please visit: Lyrics by Sarah Flower Adams Music by Lowell Mason --------------------------- The Titanic had eight musicians onboard when it struck an iceberg on 14th April 1912. They famously performed music on deck as the passengers abandoned ship, and it is reported that the final piece heard that evening was 'Nearer, My God, to Thee'. Around 1500 passengers and crew lost their lives that evening, including all eight musicians of the Titanic. The violinist in the band, John Law “Jock“ Hume (9 August 1890 - 15 April 1912) was 21 years old. He is buried in grave 193 at Fairview Cemetary, Halifax,
