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David Mowbray

David Mowbray
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Short Name: David Mowbray
Full Name: Mowbray, David, 1938-
Birth Year: 1938

David Mowbray (b. 1938) was born in Wallington, Surrey, England. He attended Dulwich College, Fitzwilliam, Cambridge where he read English. He gained an MA at Trinity in Bristol and a BD at London (External). Ordained in the Church of England, he was a curate at St. Giles in Northampton and at St. Mary's in Walford. Appointed Vicar of Broxborne, Herts in 1970 in 1984, he became Vicar of All Saints, Hertfordshire. In 1991 he became Vicar of St. Matthew's Darley Abbey, Derby, where he serves to this day. He has been writing hymns since 1977 and most of his texts are represented by Jubilate Hymns. Three of his hymn texts have been included in Hope's new hymnal Worship & Rejoice (2001).

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TextsTunesHymnalsRecommendations
Texts by David Mowbray (35)sort descendingAsAuthority LanguagesInstances
At the supper, Christ the LordDavid Mowbray (born 1938) (Author)1
Bless all who trust in GodDavid Mowbray (Author)English2
Christ, on whom the Spirit restedDavid Mowbray (born 1938) (Author)2
Come to us, creative SpiritDavid Mowbray, 1938- (Author)English18
Farewell, friend(s) in ChristDavid Mowbray (Author)English1
Father of all, whose laws have stoodDavid Mowbray (Author)English2
First of the week and finest dayDavid Mowbray, 1938- (Author)English3
Gift of Christ from God our FatherDavid Mowbray, b. 1938 (Author)English1
God everlasting, at your wordDavid Mowbray, b. 1938 (Paraphraser)3
God of hosts, you chose a vineDavid Mowbray, 1938- (Paraphraser)English3
How glad are those with peace of mindDavid Mowbray (Author)English1
In Christ shall all be made alive, we singDavid Mowbray (born 1938) (Author)1
Let creation bless the FatherDavid Mowbray (born 1938) (Author)1
Let God, who called the worlds to beDavid Mowbray (Versifier)2
Light a candle for thanksgiving!David Mowbray (Author)English1
Lord of creation, giver of gladnessDavid Mowbray, b. 1938 (Author)English1
Lord of our growing yearsDavid Mowbray (b. 1938) (Author)English12
Lord of the changing yearDavid Mowbray (born 1938) (Author)3
May Christ, the Lord of Cana's feastDavid Mowbray (Author)English1
Now lives the Lamb of GodDavid Mowbray (Author)English2
O Christ, the master carpenterDavid Mowbray (1938-) (Author)English2
O Master Christ, draw near to takeDavid Mowbray (Author)3
"Oh give thanks, for God is gracious!"David Mowbray, 1938- (Paraphraser)1
Open the gates of righteousness, For we have come to prayDavid Mowbray (Author)English1
Out of the depths I cry: O God, remember me!David Mowbray (Paraphraser)English1
Risen Lord, whose name we cherishDavid Mowbray (born 1938) (Author)1
Shout for joy loud and longDavid Mowbray (born 1938) (Author)English10
Spirit of God most highDavid Mowbray (born 1938) (Author)1
Take heart and praise our GodDavid Mowbray (Author)English1
[The Resurrection and the Life]David Mowbray (Author)English1
Unless the Lord has built the houseDavid Mowbray, b. 1938 (Author)English1
We believe in God Almighty, Maker of the earth and skyDavid Mowbray, b. 1938 (Author)English5
What if the one who shapes the starsDavid Mowbray (Author)English1
With all my heart I seekDavid Mowbray, b. 1938 (Author)English2
With Mary let my soul rejoiceDavid Mowbray (b. 1938) (Author)1
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