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Author: Brian A. Wren
Brian Wren (b. Romford, Essex, England, 1936) is a major British figure in the revival of contemporary hymn writing. He studied French literature at New College and theology at Mansfield College in Oxford, England. Ordained in 1965, he was pastor of the Congregational Church (now United Reformed) in Hockley and Hawkwell, Essex, from 1965 to 1970. He worked for the British Council of Churches and several other organizations involved in fighting poverty and promoting peace and justice. This work resulted in his writing of Education for Justice (1977) and Patriotism and Peace (1983). With a ministry throughout the English-speaking world, Wren now resides in the United States where he is active as a freelance lecturer, preacher, and full-time h… Go to person page >
TERRA BEATA was originally a traditional English folk tune, a variant of which, entitled RUSPER, appeared in The English Hymnal in 1906. Franklin L. Sheppard (b. Philadelphia, PA, 1852; d. Germantown, PA, 1930) arranged the tune for Babcock's text and published it in the Presbyterian church school h…
Display Title: How Can We Name a LoveFirst Line: How can we name a LoveTune Title: ICH HALTE TREULICH STILLAuthor: Brian Wren, 1936-Meter: 6.6.8.6.D. (S.M.D.)Scripture: Romans 5:1-5; 1 John 4:15-19Date: 2013Subject: Belonging | ; Feminine Images | ; God | Mystery of; God | Names of; God's Love | ; God's Presence | ; Jesus Christ | The Incarnation; Marriage | ; Parenting |
Display Title: How Can We Name a LoveFirst Line: How can we name a LoveTune Title: TERRA BEATAAuthor: Brian WrenMeter: SMDDate: 1989Subject: Adoration and Praise | ; Jesus Christ | Love of; Love | ; The Glory of the Triune God | God's Nature