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Jimmy Owens

Short Name: Jimmy Owens
Full Name: Owens, Jimmy
Birth Year: 1930
Death Year: 2023

Owens, James Lloyd (Jimmy). (Clarksdale, Mississippi, December 9, 1930-- ). Foursquare. Attended Millsaps College, Jackson, Miss.; Southwestern College, Memphis, Tennessee; Cathedral School of the Bible, Oakland, California; Cabot College, San Leandro, Calif. Minister of Music, The Neighborhood Church, Oakland, Calif., 1951-1966; Minister of Music, United Community Church, Glendale, Calif., 1966-1968; Minister of Music, Anaheim Christian Center (now Melodyland Christian Center), Anaheim, Calif., 1968-1969.

With his wife Carol, Owens has composed four Christian musicals. He has recorded several albums.

--Terry W. York, DNAH Archives

Wikipedia Biography

Jimmy and Carol Owens are an American husband and wife songwriting and author team. They are best known for the Christian children's album, Ants'hillvania, which was nominated for the 23rd annual Grammy Award for Best Children's Album in 1981. The Owens have worked with many singers and songwriters, either individually or together, including: Randy Stonehill, Pat Boone, Jack Hayford, Andraé Crouch, Annie Herring, 2nd Chapter of Acts, Barry McGuire, The Imperials, Larnelle Harris and more.
Wikipedia Biography

TextsTunesHymnalsRecommendations
Texts by Jimmy Owens (29)AsAuthority Languagessort descendingInstances
Before the worlds were createdJimmy Owens (Author)2
By a new and living way entrance to the very throneJ. O. (Author)3
Clap your hands all you peopleJimmy Owens (Paraphraser)10
I've got good reason to be happy todayJ. O. (Author)2
Santo, santo, Pai bondosoJimmy Owens (Author)2
The Lord is my shepherd, no want shall I know (Owens)J. O. (Author)2
We are heirs of the FatherJimmy Owens (Author)2
Where might you be going this fine day, my friend?J. O. (Author)2
God forgave my sin in Jesus' nameJimmy Owens (Author)English1
He is born, our Lord and SaviorJimmy Owens (Author)English2
He is here, he is hereJimmy Owens (Author)English4
Holy, holy, holy, holyJimmy Owens (Author)English31
If My people, which are called by My nameJimmy Owens (Adapter)English3
Jesus' people come together, let your light shine!Jimmy Owens (Author)English2
Lord, achieve your holy purpose, wake Your church to intercedeJ.O. (Author)English2
Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all the earth! (Owen)J.O. (Author)English6
Make me a servant, Just like Your SonJimmy Owens (Author (stanza 1))English2
Make me a servant; Lord, make me like YouJimmy Owens (Author)English1
May we enter Your gates with thanksgivingJimmy Owens (Author)English2
Our God is far greater than words can make knownJimmy Owens (Author)English2
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow (Ken)Jimmy Owens (Author)English2
This is my body, broken for youJimmy Owens (Author (vs. 1-2))English2
What a friend we have in Jesus, All our sins and griefs to bear (Owens)J. O. (Author)English2
You shall be holy unto MeJ. O. (Author)English2
Święty, świętyJimmy Owens (Author)Polish2
“Me seréis santos”, dice DiosJimmy Owens (Author)Spanish3
Padre nuestro, Padre nuestroJimmy Owens (Author)Spanish2
Santo, santo, santo, santo, Santo Santo, Dios poderosoJommy Owens (Author)Spanish2
Santo, santo; santo santo; Santo santo eres tú Señor amadoJimmy Owens (Author)Spanish2

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