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Howard Maple

b. 1959 Author of "As We, Your People Gather (Hymn for World Peace)" in New Hymns of Hope

1844 - 1926 Person Name: Ada C. Cross Author of "The dawn of God's dear Sabbath" in Hymns for the Living Age Cross, Ada, née Cambridge, daughter of Henry Cambridge, born at St. Germaine, Norfolk, Nov. 21, 1844, and married, in 1869, to George Frederick Cross, who, in 1870, took Holy Orders as a curate in England, and subsequently, after holding various curacies in Australia, became, in 1877, Incumbent of Coleraine, in the diocese of Ballarat. Her works include Hymns on the Holy Communion, 1866; Hymns on the Litany, 1865, &c.; and she has also contributed to Lays of the Pious Minstrels, 1862; English Lyrics, &c.; and published a prose story, "The Two Surplices,” 1865, and tales in various magazines. Her hymns have attained to some popularity, and are characterized by great sweetness and purity of rhythm, combined with naturalness and simplicity. The best known are:— 1. Humbly now with deep contrition. 1865. Lent. 2. Jesus, Great Redeemer. 1866. Holy Communion. 3. Light of the world, O shine on us. 1865. Domestic Worship. 4. Saviour, by [to] Thy sweet compassion. Lent. 5. The dawn of God's dear Sabbath, 1866. Sunday Morning. --John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology (1907)

Fred W. Church

1885 - 1965 Person Name: Fred W. Church Author of "Eternal God, Whose Mandate" in Ten New Hymns on the Bible Church, Fred W. (Addison, New York, November 16, 1885--February 23, 1965, Elm Valley, New York). He studied at Taylor University and the Garrett Biblical Institute (1913). He entered the Methodist ministry in 1910 and served churches in Wyoming, Illinois, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. Moving to New York, he was pastor of churches in Binghamton, Oneonta, Worcester, Decatur, and Silver Springs. He was also interim pastor of the Presbyterian Church in Andover, NY. --DNAH Archives

Mrs. G. L. Moore

Person Name: Gladys G. Moore Author of "God's Word Alive and Active" in Moravian Book of Worship

Anna Thekla von Weling

1837 - 1900 Translator (German) of "The Church's one foundation is Jesus Christ her Lord (Die Kirche steht gegründet allein auf Jesus Christ)" in Evangelisches Kirchengesangbuch

Laurence Hull Stookey

1937 - 2016 Person Name: Laurence Hall Stookey Adapter (st. 2) of "The Church's One Foundation" in Chalice Hymnal res.: Rockville, Md.; prof., Wesley Theological Seminary, Wash. D.C. Rev. Stookey died October 16, 2016. --UM News

Violet Buchanan

1896 - 1975 Author of "O Love, that Gavest Beauty" in New Hymns, Songs and Prayers for Church and Home Buchanan, Violet Nita (Critchett) - hymn writer Born: 16 Mar 1896 St. Marylebone, London, England Died: 26 Jul 1975 Westminster, London, England --musicsack.com/ ============================== Violet Buchanan (Mrs. Andrew Sinclair Buchanan) who resides in London, England, is a new name in American hymnody, but not in British hymn circles. Two of her hymns appear in the new Anglican Hymn Book recently published: "O day of joy and wonder," a hymn for Pentecost, and "Help me dear Lord, to love thee more." Others of her hymns have been published, notably those for Christmas, Easter, and Whitsuntide. She has had requests for hymns on various subjects including recently "Animal Welfare" and "Safety on the roads." Both Mrs. Buchanan and her husband come of distinguished families. Her father, Sir Anderson Critchett was a noted physician, and members of her husband's family help important diplomatic posts. Mrs. Buchanan is active in her parish church and notes that she is a supporter of fellowship between all Christian denominations. --Fifteen New Bible Hymns, 1966. Used by permission.

Robert Murray

1832 - 1910 Author of "Our blessed bond of union" in The Presbyterian Book of Praise Murray, Robert, Minister of the Presbyterian Church in Canada, born Dec. 25, 1832, is the author of "From ocean unto ocean" (National Hymn), and "Lord, Thou lov'st the cheerful giver" (Almsgiving), in the Scotch Church Hymnary, 1898. [Rev. James Bonar M.A.] --John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology, New Supplement (1907) ====================== Murray, Robert. (Earltown, Nova Scotia, December 25, 1832--December 12, 1910, Halifax, N.S.). Presbyterian. Study at Halifax's Free Church College yielded him a licence to preach, but instead of seeking ordination he edited (1855-1910) his denomination's principal periodical in the Maritimes, Presbyterian Witness. In its pages, and from pulpits, he strongly supported controversial causes like temperance, Sunday observance, and the Confederation of 1867 (which in Halifax was greeting with a day of public mourning). These interests are reflected in his four hymns included in Canadian Presbyterians' first Hymnal (1880)--though, as the sole native-born contributor, he attached to them only the initial "M." to avoid giving the impression of claiming equality with poets of the homeland. --Hugh D. McKellar, DNAH Archives

Michael Morgan

b. 1948 Author of "O Praise God's Name Together" in Psalms for All Seasons Michael Morgan (b. 1948) is a church musician, Psalm scholar, and collector of English Bibles and Psalters from Atlanta, Georgia. After almost 40 years, he now serves as Organist Emeritus for Atlanta’s historic Central Presbyterian Church, and as Seminary Musician at Columbia Theological Seminary. He holds degrees from Florida State University and Atlanta University, and did post-graduate study with composer Richard Purvis in San Francisco. He has played recitals, worship services, and master classes across the U. S., and in England, France, Spain, Switzerland, and Germany. He is author of the Psalter for Christian Worship (1999; rev. 2010), and a regular contributor in the field of psalmody (most recently to the Reformed collections Psalms for All Seasons and Lift Up Your Hearts, and the new Presbyterian hymnal, Glory to God). Michael Morgan