Treasure No 18: Robert Bridges, Hymn Writer by R. A. Moody: An article from Bulletin 67, Spring 1954 obert Bridges was a hymn-writer in revolt. He produced his major works in the field of hymnody, the essay A Practical Discourse on some Principles of Hymn Singing, and The Yattendon Hymnal because of a deep dissatisfaction with the hymns of his …