Bible Encyclopedias
Boyce, William

The Nuttall Encyclopedia

Composer, chiefly of church music, born in London; published a collection of the "Cathedral Music of the Old English Masters"; composed "Hearts of Oak," a naval song sung by ships' crews at one time before going into action (1710-1779).

Bibliography Information
Wood, James, ed. Entry for 'Boyce, William'. The Nuttall Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​nut/​b/boyce-william.html. Frederick Warne & Co Ltd. London. 1900.