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J. W. Elliott

1833 - 1915 Person Name: James William Elliott Topics: The Christian Year Lent; Calling and Response; Christian Year Lent; Commitment; Confirmation; Conflict and Struggle; Decision; Discipleship and Service; Guidance; Installation Services; Jesus Christ Friend; Jesus Christ Guide and Leader; Jesus Christ Master; Jesus Christ Presence; Jesus Christ Strength and Refuge; Love for God/Christ; Obedience; Promise(s); Surrender; Temptation; Trust; Epiphany 3 Year A; Epiphany 5 Year A; Epiphany 6 Year A; Lent 1 Year A; Easter 4 Year A; Proper 8 Year A; Proper 10 Year A; Lent 2 Year B; Lent 5 Year B; Easter 7 Year B; Proper 7 Year B; Epiphany Last/Transfig. Year C; Lent 3 Year C; Easter 3 Year C; Proper 7 Year C; Proper 9 Year C; Proper 17 Year C; Proper 20 Year C; Monday in Holy Week Year ABC; Tuesday in Holy Week Year ABC Composer of "DAY OF REST" in Voices United J.W. Elliott was a popular composer of the Victorian period, and is best known for his nursery rhyme music and for his work on hymnals in the 1870s. He was born James William Elliott, in Warwick, England, on February 13, 1833. As a child, he sang as a chorister in the Leamington Parish Church. In those days, choristers were given lessons in all facets of church music, including organ lessons, counterpoint studies, and more in exchange for providing an extraordinary level of service to their parish church (services throughout the week, all holidays, extra services, etc.). The result is that most choristers who completed their studies received an excellent music education, and James was no exception. After starting his career as an organist and choirmaster for a countryside church, his talent became obvious. He moved to London, where he assisted Sir Arthur Sullivan (of Gilbert and Sullivan fame) in editing Church Hymns. In addition, James worked for a music publisher. His compositions include two operettas, numerous anthems, service music, works for instruments including the very popular harmonium, and most particularly for Nursery Rhymes and Nursery Songs, his children’s music score that sets many of the Nursery Rhymes to delightful music. Several of his hymn tunes are still in use today in many hymnals, most notably his hymn tune “Day of Rest.” He was heavily involved in the preparation of the musical edition of Church Hymns in 1874, the Choral Service Book of 1892, and transcriptions of hymn tunes using harmonies different than the traditional ones found in hymnals. He died in St. Marylebone, London, on February 5, 1915. --www.nursery-songs.com/

Charles Coffin

1676 - 1749 Person Name: C. Coffin (1676-1749) Topics: God's Church Love and Devotion; Epiphany 6, Revelation Parables; Pentecost 5 The New Law; Pentecost 7 The More Excellent Way; Pentecost 14 The Family Author of "Happy are they, they who love God" in Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) Coffin, Charles, born at Buzaney (Ardennes) in 1676, died 1749, was principal of the college at Beauvais, 1712 (succeeding the historian Rollin), and rector of the University of Paris, 1718. He published in 1727 some, of his Latin poems, for which he was already noted, and in 1736 the bulk of his hymns appeared in the Paris Breviary of that year. In the same year he published them as Hymni Sacri Auctore Carolo Coffin, and in 1755 a complete ed. of his Works was issued in 2 vols. To his Hymni Sacri is prefixed an interesting preface. The whole plan of his hymns, and of the Paris Breviary which he so largely influenced, comes out in his words. "In his porro scribendis Hymnis non tam poetico indulgendunv spiritui, quam nitoro et pietate consulendum esse existimavi. Pleraque igitur, argumentis convenientia e purissiinis Scripturae Sacrae fontibus deprompsi quac idoneis Ecclesiae cantui numeris alligarem." His hymns are described by a French critic as having less brilliancy than those of Santüil (q.v.), but more simplicity and unction. They number 100 in the edition of 1736. Translated into English by J. Chandler, I. Williams and others, are noted under their respective Latin first lines. [William T. Brooke] -- John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology (1907)

Christopher Walker

b. 1947 Person Name: Christopher Walker, b. 1947 Topics: Biblical Names and Places Israel; Fear; God Obedience to; God Trust in; God's Glory; God's Love; God's Name; God's People (flock, sheep); Gratitude; Humility; Humility; Jesus Christ Healer; Jesus Christ Mind of; Jesus Christ Way, Truth, and Life; Patience; Peace; People of God / Church Family of God; Prayer; Rest; The Annunciation; Trust; Witness; Year A, Ordinary Time after Epiphany, 8th Sunday; Year A, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, August 7-13 Author of "Like a Child Rests" in Psalms for All Seasons

Iona Community

Topics: Biblical Names and Places Israel; Fear; God Obedience to; God Trust in; God's Glory; God's Love; God's Name; God's People (flock, sheep); Gratitude; Hope; Humility; Jesus Christ Healer; Jesus Christ Mind of; Jesus Christ Way, Truth, and Life; Patience; Peace; People of God / Church Family of God; Prayer; Rest; The Annunciation; Trust; Witness; Year A, Ordinary Time after Epiphany, 8th Sunday; Year A, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, August 7-13 Author of "For You the Pride from My Heart Is Banished" in Psalms for All Seasons Iona Community, an ecumenical Christian group of men and women based on the small island of Iona off the coast of Scotland. The community began in 1938 when the Rev. George MacLeod of the Church of Scotland began a ministry among the unemployed poor who had been neglected by the church. He took a handful of men to the island to rebuild the ruins of a thousand-year-old abbey church. That rebuilding became a metaphor for the rebuilding of the common life, a return to the belief that daily activity is the stuff of godly service – work, and worship. The Community has since grown to include a group of members, associates, and friends all over the United Kingdom and many other countries. In addition to many conferences that attract people to Iona from around the world, the Community is known for its publishing of new songs and prayers for worship, both developed in community and gathered from around the world. For more information on the Iona Community, check their website: www.iona.org.uk. John Bell is probably the community’s most well-known member, having composed and arranged much of the community’s music. Sing! A New Creation

Laurence Hull Stookey

1937 - 2016 Topics: Epiphany 7 Year A Adapter of "The Church's One Foundation" in Voices United res.: Rockville, Md.; prof., Wesley Theological Seminary, Wash. D.C. Rev. Stookey died October 16, 2016. --UM News

David McK. Williams

1887 - 1978 Person Name: David McKinley Williams Topics: Jesus Christ Praise and Thanksgiving; The Christian Year Advent; Adoration and Praise; Christian Year Epiphany; Church Permanence; Commitment; Freedom; Hope; Jesus Christ Adoration and Praise; Jesus Christ Ascension and Reign; Jesus Christ Kingship, Conqueror; Jesus Christ Love For; Jesus Christ name; Jesus Christ Praise; Jesus Christ Reign; Jesus Christ Youth; Kingdom of God; Morning; Music and Singing; Prisoner(s); Processionals (Opening of Worship); Proclamation; Recessionals; Rest; Testimony; Vision/Dream; Worship; Advent 2 Year A; Advent 3 Year A; Epiphany Year A; Baptism of Jesus Year A; Ascension Year A; Easter 7 Year A; Proper 9 Year A; Reign of Christ Year A; Epiphany Year B; Lent 5 Year B; Easter 7 Year B; Reign of Christ Year B; Epiphany Year C; Epiphany 3 Year C; Epiphany 3 Year C; Ascension Year C; Proper 4 Year C; Proper 6 Year C; Reign of Christ Year C Composer (descant) of "DUKE STREET" in Voices United David McKinley Williams (Conductor) Born: February 20, 1887 - Carnarvonshire, Wales, UK Died: March 13, 1978 - Oakland, California, USA The Welsh-born American church musician, composer, and teacher, David McKinley Williams, began his career in church music as a chorister in the choir of the Cathedral of St. John, Denver. At the age of 13 he became the organist of St. Peter's Church, Denver. In 1908 David McKinley Williams went to New York to serve as the organist of Grace Church Chapel. He moved to Paris in 1911 for study with some of the best known French organists of the time. Upon his return, he served as organist of the Church of the Holy Communion in New York. He served in the Royal Canadian Artillery in World War I and returned to his New York position in 1920. After only six months, he was appointed organist and choirmaster of St. Bartholomew's Church, New York. He held this position until his retirement in 1947. David McKinley Williams developed one of the most outstanding music programs in the USA at St. Bartholomew's. He was head of the organ department of the Juilliard School of Music and a member of the faculty of the School of Sacred Music, Union Theological Seminary. He also served as a member of the Joint Commission on Church Music and the Joint Commission on the Revision of the Hymnal that produced The Hymnal (1940). The Hymnal 1982 uses five of his tunes, including MALABAR used with "Strengthen for Service" (Hymn 312), CANTICUM REFECTIONIS, used with "This is the hour of banquet and of song" (Hymn 316), and GEORGETOWN, used with "They cast their nets in Galilee" (Hymn 661). Source: The Episcopal Church - Liturgy Music Website

Percy Dearmer

1867 - 1936 Author of "Draw Us in the Spirit's Tether" Dearmer, Percy, M.A., son of Thomas Dearmer, was born in London, Feb. 27, 1867, and educated at Westminster School and at Christ Church, Oxford (B.A. 1890, M.A. 1896). He was ordained D. 1891, P. 1892, and has been since 1901 Vicar of S. Mary the Virgin, Primrose Hill, London. He has been Secretary of the London Branch of the Christian Social Union since 1891, and is the author of The Parson's Handbook, 1st edition, 1899, and other works. He was one of the compilers of the English Hymnal, 1906, acting as Secretary and Editor, and contributed to it ten translations (38, 95, 150, 160, 165, 180, 215, 237, 352, 628) and portions of two others (242, 329), with the following originals:— 1. A brighter dawn is breaking. Easter. Suggested by the Aurora lucis, p. 95, but practically original. 2. Father, Who on man dost shower. Temperance. 3. God, we thank Thee, not in vain. Burial. 4. Holy God, we offer here. Holy Communion. 5. Jesu, good above all other. For Children. 6. Lord, the wind and sea obey Thee. For those at Sea. 7. The winter's sleep was long and deep. St. Philip and St. James. [Rev. James Mearns, M.A.] --John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology, New Supplement (1907)

W. H. Jude

1851 - 1922 Person Name: William H. Jude Topics: Church in the World Discipleship: Call; Acceptance of Christ; Biblical Places Galilee; Calling and Response; Calling and Response; Commitment; Jesus Christ Call of; Love for God/Christ; Obedience; Vocation; Epiphany 3 Year A; Lent 2 Year A; Proper 5 Year A; Proper 14 Year A; Proper 17 Year A; Epiphany 2 Year B; Epiphany 3 Year B; Proper 7 Year B; Epiphany 5 Year C; Epiphany 6 Year C; Proper 10 Year C; Proper 14 Year C; Proper 15 Year C Composer of "GALILEE" in Voices United William Herbert Jude United Kingdom 1851-1922. Born at Westleton, Suffolk, England, his family moved to Norfolk. A precocious child, by age eight he was composing music for school plays. Educated at the Liverpool Organ School and East Liverpool College of Music, he became college principal for awhile. He married Catherine Helena Haigh. They had no children. He became a composer, editor, and organist. He was organist for the Blue Coat Hospital & School and Stretford Town Hall near Manchester, while teaching and lecturing. After 20 years there he was appointed organist at the Exeter Hall in London, a primary venue and Christian Centre owned by the YMCA on the Strand in London. As a recitalist, he was asked to “open” over 1000 new organs across the UK, Ireland, and Australia. He was considered the most brilliant organist of his day. He wrote at least two operettas: “Innocents abroad” (1882) and “The mighty deep” (1917). His compositions were frequently religious. He admired British evangelist, Rodney “Gipsy” Smith and published a collection of Smith’s favorite solos in 1903. He also supported the temperance movement. He toured Australia and New Zealand 1890-1894. In 1904 he served as editor for several musical periodicals, including “Monthly Hymnal”, “Minister of music”, and “The Higher life”. He also compiled several hymnbooks, including “Mission hymns” (1911”), and “Festival hymns” (1916). He wrote a number of works on music. He died in London. John Perry

Jim Strathdee

b. 1941 Topics: The Church at Worship Opening and Morning Hymns; liturgical Opening Hymns; Hallelujah; Opening Hymns; Praise; Service Music Gathering, Call to Worship, Greeting; Epiphany 2 Year A; Epiphany Last/Transfig. Year A; Proper 12 Year A; Proper 17 Year A; Trinity Sunday Year B; Advent 1 Year C; Easter 7 Year C Author of "God, We Praise You for the Morning" in Voices United

John Roberts

1807 - 1876 Person Name: John Roberts (Henllan) Topics: Epiphany 7 Year A Arranger of "ST DENIO" in Voices United John Roberts was a Welsh musician, born 30 March 1807 at Henllan, near Denbigh. He collected a large number of hymn tunes. Some of these were included in John Parry's Peroriaeth Hyfryd, 1837. In 1839 he published Caniadau y Cysegr which contained 55 tunes that he harmonized. He died 4 April 1876 near Denbigh. Dianne Shapiro, from Dictionary of Welsh Biography (http://yba.llgc.org.uk/en/index.html) accessed 11/27/2017