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Alfredo Colom

1904 - 1971 Person Name: Alfredo Colom M. Scripture: Psalm 63:1-8 Author of "Por la mañana" in Celebremos Su Gloria Alfredo Colom was a prolific songwriter from Guatemala. He held public office, but ruined his life with alcohol and was considering suicide when an indigenous Guatemalan Christian gave him a New Testament. Eventually he surrendered his life to Christ serving in music and evangelism on the radio and in travels throughout Central and South America. Footnote from Singing the New Testament, hymn #36

David Ruis

Person Name: David Ruis, 20th c. Scripture: Psalm 63:1 Author of "You're Worthy of My Praise" in Worship and Rejoice

W. A. Ogden

1841 - 1897 Person Name: William Augustus Ogden, 1841-1897 Scripture: Psalm 63:1 Author of "Two Little Hands" in The Christian Hymnary. Bks. 1-4 William Augustine Ogden USA 1841-1897. Born at Franklin County, OH, his family moved to IN when he was age six. He studied music in local singing schools at age 8, and by age 10 could read church music fairly well. Later, he could write out a melody by hearing it sung or played. He enlisted in the American Civil War in the 30th IN Volunteer Infantry. During the war he organized a male choir which became well known throughout the Army of the Cumberland. After the war, he returned home, resumed music study, and taught school. He married Jennie V Headington, and they had two children: Lowell and Marian. He worked for the Iowa Normal School, Toledo Public School System. Among his teachers: Lowell Mason, Thomas Hastings, E E Baily and B F Baker, president of the Boston Music School. He wrote many hymns, both lyrics and/or music. He later issued his first song book, “The silver song” (1870). It became quite popular, selling 500,000 copies. He went on to publish other song books. Ogden also taught music at many schools in the U S and Canada. In 1887 he became superintendent of music in the public schools of Toledo, OH. His works include: “New silver songs for Sunday school” (1872), “Crown of life” (1875), “Notes of victory” (1885), “The way of life” (1886), “Gathering jewels” (1886). He was known as a very enthusiastic person in his work and a very congenial one as well. He died at Toledo, OH. John Perry

Brian A. Wren

b. 1936 Person Name: Brian Wren Scripture: Psalm 63:1 Author of "Dust and Ashes" in Worship and Song Brian Wren (b. Romford, Essex, England, 1936) is a major British figure in the revival of contemporary hymn writing. He studied French literature at New College and theology at Mansfield College in Oxford, England. Ordained in 1965, he was pastor of the Congregational Church (now United Reformed) in Hockley and Hawkwell, Essex, from 1965 to 1970. He worked for the British Council of Churches and several other organizations involved in fighting poverty and promoting peace and justice. This work resulted in his writing of Education for Justice (1977) and Patriotism and Peace (1983). With a ministry throughout the English-speaking world, Wren now resides in the United States where he is active as a freelance lecturer, preacher, and full-time hymn writer. His hymn texts are published in Faith Looking Forward (1983), Praising a Mystery (1986), Bring Many Names (1989), New Beginnings (1993), and Faith Renewed: 33 Hymns Reissued and Revised (1995), as well as in many modern hymnals. He has also produced What Language Shall I Borrow? (1989), a discussion guide to inclusive language in Christian worship. Bert Polman

Tony Alonso

b. 1980 Person Name: Tony E. Alonso Scripture: Psalm 63:2-6 Composer of "[Oh Dios, tú eres mi Dios, por ti madrugo]" in RitualSong (2nd ed.) Tony Alonso has published several collections of liturgical music and his music appears in many hymnals throughout the world. He has an Bachelor of Music degree from Northwestern University and a M.A. degree in theology from Loyola Marymount University.

María Dolores Martínez

b. 1954 Person Name: María Dolores Martínez, n. 1954 Scripture: Psalm 63 Composer of "[Oh Dios, tú eres me Dios]" in Flor Y Canto (2nd ed.)

ICEL

Person Name: The International Commission on English in the Liturgy (ICEL) Scripture: Psalm 63 Author (refrain) of "My Soul Is Thirsting for You" in More Voices

Steve Agrisano

Scripture: Psalm 63 Composer of "[O God you are my God]" in More Voices Steve Agrisano is a composer, musician and youth minister. He has emceed several National Catholic Youth Conferences and leads workshops on how to integrate music into the liturgy more effectively. Dianne Shapiro (from steveagrisano.com)

Margarette W. Snodgrass

Person Name: Margarette Snodgrass Scripture: Psalm 63:7 Author of "Under the Shadow of Thy Wing" in Good Will

Marie Barnett

Scripture: Psalm 63:1-8 Author of "This Is the Air I Breathe (Eres mi respirar)" in Voices Together Marie Barnett is a worship leader, along with her husband John. Dianne Shapiro