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Mrs. C. L. Shacklock

Scripture: Matthew 2:10 Author of "Star of My Night" in Songs of Free Grace

b. 1974 Person Name: Keith Getty, b. 1974 Scripture: Matthew 2:9-12 Author of "Joy Has Dawned" in Christian Worship Keith Getty (b. December 16, 1974) is a world-renowned modern hymn writer. Keith developed a passion for writing good songs for the church in his twenties, and began writing for his small Baptist church. He writes and performs with his wife, Kristyn and they regularly tour the United States and the United Kingdom. (Also known as Julian Keith Getty) Laura de Jong

Stuart Townend

Person Name: Stuart Townend, b. 1963 Scripture: Matthew 2:9-12 Author of "Joy Has Dawned" in Christian Worship Stuart Townend (b. 1963) grew up in West Yorkshire, England, the youngest son of an Anglican vicar. He started learning piano at a young age, and began writing music at age 22. He has produced albums for Keith Routledge and Vinesong, among many others, and has also released eight solo albums to date. Some of his better-known songs include “How Deep the Father’s Love,” “The King of Love,” and “The Power of the Cross.” He continues to work closely with friends Keith and Kristyn Getty, and is currently a worship leader in Church of Christ the King in Brighton, where he lives with wife Caroline, and children Joseph, Emma and Eden. Laura de Jong

Frederick C. Maker

1844 - 1927 Person Name: Frederick Charles Maker Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12 Composer of "ST. CHRISTOPHER" in The Hymnal and Order of Service Frederick C. Maker (b. Bristol, England, August 6, 1844; d. January 1, 1927) received his early musical training as a chorister at Bristol Cathedral, England. He pursued a career as organist and choirmaster—most of it spent in Methodist and Congregational churches in Bristol. His longest tenure was at Redland Park Congregational Church, where he was organist from 1882-1910. Maker also conducted the Bristol Free Church Choir Association and was a long-time visiting professor of music at Clifton College. He wrote hymn tunes, anthems, and a cantata, Moses in the Bulrushes. Bert Polman

D. B. Towner

1850 - 1919 Scripture: Matthew 2:10 Composer of "[Rest of the weary, and hope of the soul]" in Songs of Free Grace Used pseudonyms Robert Beverly, T. R. Bowden ============================== Towner, Daniel B. (Rome, Pennsylvania, 1850--1919). Attended grade school in Rome, Penn. when P.P. Bliss was teacher. Later majored in music, joined D.L. Moody, and in 1893 became head of the music department at Moody Bible Institute. Author of more than 2,000 songs. --Paul Milburn, DNAH Archives

John Capon

Scripture: Matthew 2:12 Author of "Wise Men of Old Came Seeking" in Scripture Song Database

Daniel Otis Teasley

1876 - 1942 Person Name: D. O. T. Scripture: Matthew 2:9 Author of "Bethlehem's Bright Star" in Timeless Truths Daniel Otis Teasley, 1876-1942 Died: November 15, 1942, Santa Ana, California. Teasley entered the ministry of the Church of God denomination in 1896, and pastored in New York. Sometime after 1910, he became General Manager of the Gospel Trumpet Company, where he worked until 1917. He then worked as general manager of Warner Press (1917-18). His works include: Historical Geography of the Bible, 1898, 1917 The Holy Spirit and Other Spirits, 1904 How to Conduct a Sunday School, 1911 The Gospel Guide-book, 1918 The Bible and How to Interpret It, 1918 Lyrics-- At the Cross of Jesus Bowing Back to the Blessèd Old Bible Be Ready When He Comes I Am the Lord’s I Know in My Heart What It Means I Will Praise Him, Hallelujah! In Holy Reverence, Lord Song of Joy, A We’ll Crown Him Lord of All We’ll Praise the Lord Music-- No Friend Like Jesus Reverena --hymntime.com/tch/

Natalie Sleeth

1930 - 1992 Person Name: Natalie Sleeth, 1930-1992 Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12 Author of "Were You There on That Christmas Night" in Worship and Rejoice

Emmy Kohler

1858 - 1925 Person Name: Emmy Köhler, 1858-1925 Scripture: Matthew 2:2 Author of "Now Shine a Thousand Candles Bright" in The Covenant Hymnal Emmy Christina Köhler was a Swedish composer, writer and teacher, born in Stockholm 1858. She died at Fresta 1925. email

J. Irving Erickson

1914 - 1992 Person Name: J. Irving Erickson, 1914-1992 Scripture: Matthew 2:2 Translator of "Now Shine a Thousand Candles Bright" in The Covenant Hymnal Rev. J. Irving Erickson, 78, of Park Ridge, former chaplain and librarian for North Park College and Seminary and an authority on hymnody, died Friday in Resurrection Hospital. Rev. Erickson worked at the college for 25 years before he retired in 1974. He was a native of Stambaugh, Mich. He graduated from North Park Junior College in 1937, and its seminary in 1941. He was pastor at Wiley Heights Covenant Church in Wiley Heights, Wash., for several years, before he returned to Chicago to attend Wheaton College, where he graduated in 1945 with a bachelor of arts degree. He graduated from Rosary College with a master`s degree in literature and library science. He was a member and chairman of the Music Commission Evangelical Covenant Church, which published the church`s official hymnal. He wrote articles on hymns and and was considered an authority on the subject. He is survived by his wife, Myrtle; two daughters, Jenanne Anderson and Karin Deitrick; two brothers; and five grandchildren. --Chicago Tribune, 14 December 1992.