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H. A. Walter

1883 - 1918 Person Name: Howard A. Walter, 1883-1918 Topics: The Christian Experience Songs of Aspiration; Commitment; Loyalty; Youth Author of "I Would Be True" in Great Hymns of the Faith

1827 - 1912 Person Name: George William Kitchin Topics: The Christian Year Holy Week; Adoration and Praise; Angels; Choruses and Refrains; Christian Year Passion/Palm Sunday; Commitment; Confirmation; Discipleship and Service; Jesus Christ Cross; Jesus Christ Guide and Leader; Jesus Christ High Priest; Jesus Christ Kingship, Conqueror; Jesus Christ Lamb of God; Jesus Christ name; Jesus Christ Reign; Jesus Christ Saviour; Kingdom of God; Music and Singing; New Creation; Opening Hymns; Peace (World); Processionals (Opening of Worship); Proclamation; Recessionals; Testimony; Unity; Victory; Vocation; Warfare (Spiritual); Worship; Zeal; Lent 2 Year A; Palm/Passion Sunday Year A; Lent 4 Year B; Trinity Sunday Year B; Proper 19 Year B; Easter 4 Year C Author of "Lift High the Cross" in Voices United A scholar and Anglican clergyman, George W. Kitchin (b. Naughton, Suffolk, England, 1827; d. Durham, England, 1912) spent most of his life in academic institutions. Educated at Christ Church, Oxford, England, he was ordained in the Church of England in 1852. He served initially as a headmaster in Twyford, Hampshire, and then as a tutor at Oxford (1863-1883). Later he served as Dean of Winchester Cathedral from 1883 to 1894 and of Durham Cathedral from 1894 to 1912; Kitchin was also chancellor of Durham University the last few years of his life. His publications include A Life of Pope Pius II (1881), a three volume work entitled A History of France (1877), and archeological writings. Bert Polman

Thomas A. Jackson

b. 1931 Topics: Christians Commitment Author of "We Are Called to Be God's People" in Praise for the Lord (Expanded Edition) As of 2008, Jackson was a Professor Emeritus at Campbell University, North Carolina. --www.hymntime.com/tch

Claribel

1830 - 1869 Person Name: Charlotte A. Barnard Topics: Christians Commitment Composer of "[Give of your best to the Master]" in Praise for the Lord (Expanded Edition) Barnard [nee Pye], Charlotte Alington [Claribel]; b. Louth, Lincs., Dec. 23, 1830, d. Dover, Jan. 30, 1869; English ballad composer. --Library of Congress Name Authority Record (see link)

Albert W. T. Orsborn

1886 - 1967 Person Name: Albert Orsborn Topics: Living the Christian Life Commitment and Dedication to Service Author of "Let the beauty of Jesus" in Complete Mission Praise Albert Orsborn, "the poet general", was the sixth leader (general) of The Salvation Army. He led the international organization in the aftermath of World War II (1946-1954), and approved its becoming a founding member of the World Council of Churches (1948). He is noted for his poetry and hymns, of which "My life must be Christ's broken bread" is arguably the best known. email sent to Hymnary

C. R. Dunbar

1830 - 1895 Topics: Christians Commitment Composer of "[My life, my love I give to Thee]" in Praise for the Lord (Expanded Edition) Rv Charles R Dunbar USA 1830-1895. Born in Pulaski,NY, he became a minister. He died in Columbus, OH. John Perry

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

B. B. McKinney

1886 - 1952 Person Name: B. B. McKinney, 1866-1952 Topics: 12th Sunday Year B; 13th Sunday Year A; 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A; 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C; 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B; Baptism; Christian Life; Commissioning; Commitment; Confirmation; Cross; Discipleship; Discipleship; Going Forth; Healing; Jesus Christ; Ministry; Ordination; Penance; Vocation; Water Author of "Wherever He Leads" in RitualSong Pseudonyms-- Martha Annis (his mother’s maiden name was Martha Annis Heflin) Otto Nellen Gene Routh (his wife’s maiden name was Leila Irene Routh) ----- Son of James Calvin McKinney and Martha Annis Heflin McKinney, B . B. attended Mount Lebanon Academy, Louisiana; Louisiana College, Pineville, Louisiana; the Southwestern Baptist Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas; the Siegel-Myers Correspondence School of Music, Chicago, Illinois (BM.1922); and the Bush Conservatory of Music, Chicago. Oklahoma Baptist University awarded him an honorary MusD degree in 1942. McKinney served as music editor at the Robert H. Coleman company in Dallas, Texas (1918–35). In 1919, after several months in the army, McKinney returned to Fort Worth, where Isham E. Reynolds asked him to join the faculty of the School of Sacred Music at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He taught at the seminary until 1932, then pastored in at the Travis Avenue Baptist Church in Fort Worth (1931–35). In 1935, McKinney became music editor for the Baptist Sunday School Board in Nashville, Tennessee. McKinney wrote words and music for about 150 songs, and music for 115 more. --© Cyber Hymnal™ (www.hymntime.com/tch)

Frederick C. Atkinson

1841 - 1896 Topics: Holy Spirit Praise and Invocation; Assurance; Christian Year Pentecost; Commitment; Consecration; Doubt; Faith; God Love for; Holy Spirit; Holy Spirit Indwelling; Holy Spirit Presence; Holy Spirit Work; Inner Life; Jesus Christ Teacher/Teachings; Love for God/Christ; Prayer; Renewal; Seeking God; Baptism of Jesus Year A; Epiphany 2 Year A; Epiphany 6 Year A; Lent 5 Year A; Proper 9 Year A; Proper 10 Year A; Proper 25 Year A; Proper 7 Year B; Proper 21 Year B; Baptism of Jesus Year C; Easter 7 Year C; Proper 22 Year C; Proper 26 Year C Composer of "MORECAMBE" in Voices United Born: August 21, 1841, Norwich, Norfolk, England. Died: November 30, 1896, East Dereham, Norfolk, England. As a boy Atkinson was a chorister and assistant organist at Norwich Cathedral. In 1867 he graduated with a Bachelor of Music degree from Cambridge and then served as organist and choirmaster in St. Luke's Church, Manningham, Bradford. He also held that position at Norwich Cathedral and at St. Mary's Parish Church in Lewisham. Atkinson wrote hymn tunes, anthems, and complete Anglican services, as well as songs and piano pieces. Psalter Hymnal Handbook, 1988

Kate B. Wilkinson

1859 - 1928 Person Name: Kate B Wilkinson, 1859-1928 Topics: Living the Christian Life Commitment and Dedication to Service Author of "May the mind of Christ my Saviour" in Complete Mission Praise Little is known about Kate Barclay Wilkinson’s (b. England, 1859; d. Kensington, England, 1928) life: a member of the Church of England, she was involved in a ministry to girls in London and a participant in the Keswick Convention Movement. She was married to Frederick Barclay Wilkinson. Bert Polman