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Carey Bonner

1859 - 1938 Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Composer of "[A gladsome hymn of praise we sing] (Bonner)" Pseudonyms: E. Rawdon Bailey, A. Bryce, Nora C. E. Byrne, R. Y. Harding, Ernest B. Leslie, Frank Ernest Newton, Edwyn Vincent, Hermann von Müller ============ Bonner, Carey, was born in Southwark, Surrey, May 1, 1859. He entered the Baptist ministry after studying at Rawdon College, and held pastorates at Sale, Manchester (1884-95) and Portland, Southampton (1895-1900). Since Sept. 1900 he has been Secretary of the Sunday School Union. He edited words and music of the Garland of New Sunday School Music (issued in parts, 1881 and 1882; complete edition 1886), and the S. S. Hymnary, 1905; and the music of the Christian Endeavour Hymnal, 1896, and the Junior Hymnal, 1906. The longer hymns contributed by him to these works include:— 1. Father, hear Thy children's voices. [S. S. Anniversary.] Written 1905 for a Sunday School Festival at Toledo, Ohio, 1905, as above, No. 362. 2. Gently a voice is pleading. [Come to Jesus.] Written 1902, first published in his Hymns for the Mission, 1902, No. 41; 1905, No. 225. 3. God of little children. [Reverence.] 1882, as above; edition 1886, No. 39. Also in School Hymns, 1891, and Junior Hymnal, 1906. 4. In hope, and love, and steadfast faith. [For Conventions.] Written 1896; first published 1896, as above, No. 369. 5. Now when from one another parting. [Parting Hymn.] Written 1896; 1896, as above, No. 383. 6. We join our hearts and voices. [The Children’s Friend,] 1882, as above; edition 1886, No. 25. Also in School Hymns, 1891, No. 388. See also under "Alleluia dulce carmen," p. 1602, i. [Rev. James Mearns, M.A.] --John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology, New Supplement (1907) =====================

Nathaniel Carlson

1879 - 1957 Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Translator of "He the Pearly Gates Will Open" in The Worshiping Church Born: April 17, 1879, Gothenburg, Sweden. Died: August 2, 1957, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Carlson was educated at the Free Church Bible School, Chicago, Illinois, and Northwest Bible College, Storm Lake, Iowa. He served as a pastor in the Evangelical Free Church, and edited the Chicagobladet. The author of many original hymns and translations, his works include: Songs of Trust and Triumph (three editions, 1929-32) --www.hymntime.com/tch/bio

Eliza M. Sherman

Person Name: Eliza Sherman Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Author of "Christ Is Precious" in Songs of Faith and Praise

R. G. Staples

b. 1833 Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Composer of "[Praise we bring to thee, O Father!]" Robert Griffin Staples. He was born Robert Griffin on January 24, 1833 in Washington DC. Both of his parents died in a carriage accident when he was an infant; he was then adopted by his mother's sister, Mary Ann King, and her husband, Samuel Johnson Staples and he was given the name Robert Griffin Staples. He was a captain in the Union Army during the Civil War and after the war was promoted to Major. He then worked as chief clerk in the Portsmouth United States Navy Yard. Religion was an important part of his life, as well as music. He died June 20, 1891 in Portsmouth, VA. Dianne Shapiro, from Jean Brickey (great-granddaughter)

Elsie Osborn

Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Author of "Where the Roses Never Fade" in Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs

Stephen Dean

Person Name: Stephen Dean, b. 1948 Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Composer of "HEAVEN'S ANGELS" in Journeysongs (2nd ed.)

Alfred Dulin

1894 - 1960 Person Name: Alfred Dulin Olsen, 20th C. Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Composer of "PEARLY GATES" in The Worshiping Church Born: April 20, 1894, Trondheim, Norway. Died: Circa 1960, New York City.

Jack Osborn

Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Author of "Where the Roses Never Fade" in Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs

Martin Tel

Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Author (vs. 4) of "Praise the LORD, Sing Hallelujah (Al Señor dé su alabanza)" in Santo, Santo, Santo Martin Tel is the C. F. Seabrook Director of Music at Princeton Theological Seminary in Princeton, New Jersey. He conducts the seminary choirs, teaches courses in church music, and administers the music for the daily seminary worship services. He served as senior editor of Psalms for All Seasons: A Complete Psalter for Worship (2012). His love for music began in a dairy barn in rural Washington State, where he heard his father belt out psalms and hymns while milking the cows. Martin earned degrees in church music and theology from Dordt College, the University of Notre Dame, Calvin Theological Seminary, and the University of Kansas. He has served as minister of music in Christian Reformed, Reformed Church in America, and Presbyterian congregations. With his wife, Sharilyn, he is raising three children in Princeton, New Jersey. Lift Up Your Hearts

R. T. Brooks

1918 - 1985 Person Name: R. T. Brooks, b. 1918 Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Author of "Thanks to God whose Word was spoken" in The Hymnal 1982 Also known as Rev. Peter Brooks, Reginald Thomas Brooks