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John R. Sweney

1837 - 1899 Person Name: Jno. R. Sweney Topics: Christ; Holy Spirit; The Christian Aspiration and Longing; Christ; Holy Spirit; The Christian Aspiration and Longing Composer of "[More about Jesus would I know]" in The Majestic Hymnal, number two John R. Sweney (1837-1899) was born in West Chester, Pennsylvania, and exhibited musical abilities at an early age. At nineteen he was studying with a German music teacher, leading a choir and glee club, and performing at children’s entertainments. By twenty-two he was teaching at a school in Dover, Delaware. Soon thereafter, he was put in charge of the band of the Third Delaware Regiment of the Union Army for the duration of the Civil War. After the war, he became Professor of Music at the Pennsylvania Military Academy, and director of Sweney’s Cornet Band. He eventually earned Bachelor and Doctor of Music degrees at the Academy. Sweney began composing church music in 1871 and became well-known as a leader of large congregations. His appreciators stated “Sweney knows how to make a congregation sing” and “He had great power in arousing multitudes.” He also became director of music for a large Sunday school at the Bethany Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia of which John Wanamaker was superintendent (Wanamaker was the founder of the first major department store in Philadelphia). In addition to his prolific output of hymn melodies and other compositions, Sweney edited or co-edited about sixty song collections, many in collaboration with William J. Kirkpatrick. Sweney died on April 10, 1899, and his memorial was widely attended and included a eulogy by Wanamaker. Joe Hickerson from "Joe's Jottings #9" used by permission

W. G. Fischer

1835 - 1912 Person Name: William G. Fischer, 1835-1912 Topics: Christ Refuge; The Christian Way of Life Comfort and Encouragement Composer of "[O sometimes the shadows are deep]" in Worship and Service Hymnal William Gustavus Fischer In his youth, William G. Fischer (b. Baltimore, MD, 1835; d. Philadelphia, PA, 1912) developed an interest in music while attending singing schools. His career included working in the book bindery of J. B. Lippencott Publishing Company, teaching music at Girard College, and co-owning a piano business and music store–all in Philadelphia. Fischer eventually became a popular director of music at revival meetings and choral festivals. In 1876 he conducted a thousand-voice choir at the Dwight L. Moody/Ira D. Sankey revival meeting in Philadelphia. Fischer composed some two hundred tunes for Sunday school hymns and gospel songs. Bert Polman

Johann Olearius

1611 - 1684 Person Name: Johannes Olearius Topics: Comfort, Christian; Installation And Ordination; Jerusalem; Peace and Rest; Prince Of Peace, Christ The; Warning; Glory And Majesty Of God; Advent Of Christ Author of "Comfort, Comfort Ye My People" in Psalter Hymnal (Blue) Johannes Olearius (b. Halle, Germany, 1611; d. Weissenfels, Germany, 1684) Born into a family of Lutheran theologians, Olearius received his education at the University of Wittenberg and later taught theology there. He was ordained a Lutheran pastor and appointed court preacher to Duke August of Sachsen-Weissenfels in Halle and later to Duke Johann Adolph in Weissenfels. Olearius wrote a commentary on the entire Bible, published various devotional books, and produced a translation of the Imitatio Christi by Thomas a Kempis. In the history of church music Olearius is mainly remembered for his hymn collection, which was widely used in Lutheran churches. Bert Polman ======================= Olearius, Johannes, son of Johann Olearius, pastor of St. Mary's Church and superintendent at Halle, was born at Halle, Sept. 17, (N.S.) 1611. He entered the University of Wittenberg in 1629 (M.A. 1632, D.D. 1643], where he became lecturer, and, in 1635, adjunct of the philosophical faculty. In 1637 he became Superintendent at Querfurt; and, in 1643, was appointed by Duke August of Sachsen-Weissenfels as his chief court preacher, and private chaplain at Halle, where he became in 1657 Kirchenrath, and in 1664 General Superintendent. When, on the death of Duke August in 1680, the administration of Magdeburg fell to the Elector of Brandenburg, Duke Johann Adolf gave Olearius similar appointments at Weissenfels, which he held till his death on April 24, 1684 (Koch, iii. 346; Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie xxiv. 279, &c). Olearius was the author of a Commentary on the whole Bible, and of various devotional works. He was also the compiler of one of the largest and most important German hymn-books of the 17th century, viz. the Geistliche Singe-Kunst, of which the first edition appeared at Leipzig in 1671, with 1207 (1218) hymns, and the second at Leipzig in 1672, with 1340. The first edition contained 302 hymns by Olearius himself, and marked "D. J. O." They may best be described as useful, being for times and seasons hitherto unprovided for, and filling up many gaps in the various sections of the German hymn-books. They are mostly short, many of only two verses, simple and easy of comprehension, often happy in expression and catching, and embodying in a concise form the leading ideas of the season or subject. Many were speedily adopted into German hymn-books, and a considerable number are still in use. Of Olearius's hymns the following have passed into English:— i. Gelobet sei der Herr. Trinity Sunday. One of his best hymns. Founded on the Gospel for Trinity Sunday. Included in 1(571 as above, No. 709, in 5 stanzas of 8 lines, and entitled "Encouragement from the Gospel to thankful meditation on this great mystery." In the Berlin Geistliche Lieder ed. 1863, No. 17. Translated as:— 1. Blest be my Lord and God. A good translation, omitting st. v. by A. T. Russell, as No. 134, in his Psalms & Hymns 1851. 2. 0 praise the Lord! His name extol. A version of st. i.-iii., as No. 115 in the Ohio Lutheran Hymnal, 1880. ii. Herr Jesu Christ, dein theures Blut. Passiontide. His finest hymn. Founded on I St. John i. 7. In 1671 as above, No. 576, in 4 stanzas of 4 lines and entitled "Meditation on the Precious Blood of Jesus Christ." St. ii. is based on the hymn “In Christi Wunden schlaf ich ein" (p. 319, ii.). In the Berlin Geistliche Lieder, edition 1863, No. 233. Translated as:— 1. Lord Jesu Christ! Thy precious blood Brings to my soul. A good and full translation by A. T. Russell, as No. 161 in his Psalms & Hymns, 1851. 2. Lord Jesus Christ! Thy precious blood Is to my soul. In full by C. H. L. Schnette, as No. 77 in the Ohio Lutheran Hymnal, 1880. Another translation is "Lord Jesus Christ, Thy blessed blood." By Miss Manington, 1863, p. 43. iii. Herr, öffhe mir die Herzensthür. Holy Scripture. After Sermon. In 1671 as above, No. 975, in 2 stanzas and a doxology. In the Berlin Geistliche Lieder, ed. 1863, No. 422. The translation in common use is:— Lord, open Thou my heart to hear, And by Thy Word to me draw near. In full by Dr. M. Loy in the Ohio Lutheran Hymnal, 1880. iv. Nun kommt das neue Kirchenjahr. Advent. In 1671 as above, No. 384, in 3 stanzas and a doxology. In the Berlin Geistliche Lieder, ed. 1863, No. 145. The translation is:— The new Church year again is come. By E. Cronenwett, as No. 15 in the Ohio Lutheran Hymnal, l880. v. Tröstet, tröstet meine Lieben. St. John Baptist's Day. In 1671 as above, No. 733, in 4 stanzas of 8 lines, and entitled "Meditation on the Lesson of the Festival. Isaiah xl." In the Berlin Geistliche Lieder, ed. 1863, No. 124. Translated as:— Comfort, comfort ye my people. A full and good translation by Miss Winkworth, as No. 83 in her Chorale Book for England, 1863. Repeated in full in the Parish Hymn Book, 1865, and the Ohio Lutheran Hymnal, 1880, and, omitting st. ii. in the Pennsylvania Lutheran Church Book, 1868. Other hymns by Olearius have been translated into English, viz.:— vi. Gott Lob, mein Jesus macht mich rein. Presentation in the Temple. In 1671 as above, No. 507, as a hymn on the Purification in 6 stanzas, and entitled "Encouragement from the Gospel," viz. St. Luke ii. 22-32. In the Berlin Geistliche Lieder, ed. 1863, No. 1270. The form tr. is "Durch Jesum kann ich auch mit Freud," which is No. 428 in Knapp's Evangelischer Liederschatz, 1837, and is st. iv.-vi. altered. Translated as "I too, through Jesus, may in peace." By Dr. H. Mills, 1845 (1856, p. 277). vii. Sollt ich meinem Gott nicht trauen. Trust in God. In 1671 as above, No. 878, in 6 stanzas, and entitled “Encouragement from the Gospel," viz. St. Matt. vi. 24 ff, the Gospel for the 15th Sunday after Trinity. In the Berlin Geistliche Lieder, ed. 1863, No. 857. Tr. as, "Shall I not trust my God." By Miss Warner, 1858, p. 206. viii. Wenn dich Unglüick hat betreten. Cross and Consolation. In 1671 as above, No. 827, in 6 st., and entitled "Encouragement from the Gospel," viz. St. Matt. xv. 21-28, the Gospel for Reminiscere Sunday (2nd Sunday in Lent). In Porst's Gesang-Buch, ed. 1855, No. 997. The translations are (1) "When afflictions sore oppress you." By Miss Cox, 1841, p. 129. (2) "When affliction rends the heart." By Lady E. Fortescue, 1843, p. 55. [Rev. James Mearns, M.A.] --John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology (1907)

Gerald Coates

Topics: Seasons of the Christian Year The Return of Christ Author of "Great is the darkness" in Complete Mission Praise

C. Marion Couch

Person Name: Marion Couch Topics: Access to God; Aspirations For Christ; Aspirations For Church Privileges; Aspirations For Holiness; Assurance Declared; Christ Communion with; Christ Light and Guide; Christians Graces of; Christians Saved by Grace; Covenant False to; Faith Blessedness of; Godly Fear Described; God Attributes of; God Hearer of Prayer; God Holy; God King; God Preserver; House of God ; Love To God; Morning Psalm; Praise Of the Lord; Prayer confidence in; Prayer God Hears; Providence of God Over Saints; The Righteous Honor and Safety of; The Righteous Joy of; The Righteous Reward of; Safety Assured; Sin Hatred of; Sin Hinders Communion with God; Sin Salvation from; Trust in God Blessed; The Wicked Character of; The Wicked Fate of; The Wicked Prayers for Punishment of; The Wicked Warned; Worship Acts of Arranger of "[O Jehovah, hear my words]" in Bible Songs

Alta Lind Cook

Topics: The Christian Year Christmas; Angels; Biblical Characters Mary, Mother of Jesus; Biblical Characters Shepherds; Biblical Characters Wisemen/Sages/Kings; Biblical Narrative; Children Praising; Christian Year Christmas; Glory; Humility; Jesus Christ Birth and Infancy; Jesus Christ Kingship, Conqueror; Jesus Christ Saviour; Salvation; Star(s); Wonder; Advent 4 Year A; Christmas Eve Year A; Christmas Day 1 Year A; Christmas Eve Year C Composer of "GENTLE MARY" in Voices United

Lynn J. Anderson

b. 1942 Person Name: L. J. Anderson Topics: Adoración; Worship; Avivamiento y Confesión; Revival and Confession; Confesión de Cristo; Testimony; Cristo Su Reinado; Christ His Reign; Cristo Sus Nombres; Christ His Names; Entrada Triunfal; Triuimphal Entry; Majestad Divina; Divine Majesty; Testimonio del Cristiano; Christian's Testimony Translator of "En el nombre de Dios" in Celebremos Su Gloria

Joseph S. Cook

1859 - 1933 Person Name: Joseph Simpson Cook Topics: The Christian Year Christmas; Angels; Biblical Characters Mary, Mother of Jesus; Biblical Characters Shepherds; Biblical Characters Wisemen/Sages/Kings; Biblical Narrative; Children Praising; Christian Year Christmas; Glory; Humility; Jesus Christ Birth and Infancy; Jesus Christ Kingship, Conqueror; Jesus Christ Saviour; Salvation; Star(s); Wonder; Advent 4 Year A; Christmas Eve Year A; Christmas Day 1 Year A; Christmas Eve Year C Author of "Gentle Mary Laid Her Child" in Voices United Cook, Joseph Simpson. (Durham County, England, December 4, 1859--May 27, 1933, Toronto, Canada). Methodist. Wesleyan Theological College (Montreal) certificate, 1885; B.D., 1893; Illinois Wesleyan University, M.A., 1892; S.T.D., 1903. Pastorates in Ontario at Bayfield (1881-1882); Bluevale (1885-1887); Hensall (1888-1890); Ripley (1891-1893); Granton (1894-1896); Walkerville (1896-1898); Wallaceburg (1899-1902); Clinton (1903-1904); Ridgetown (1905-1908); Toronto (1909-1913, 1919-1925); Meaford (1914-1916); and Gravenhurst (1917-1918). He contributed articles and verse to many church-connected magazines. His best-known hymn, "Gentle Mary laid her child Lowly in a manger" won a 1919 contest of the Methodist weekly Christian Guardian. --Hugh McKellar, DNAH Archives

Ian Cowie

b. 1923 Person Name: Ian Cowie (b. 1923) Topics: Christ Incarnate Passion and Death; Christian Year Good Friday Author of "Lifted high on our cross" in Church Hymnary (4th ed.)

Steve Bassett

Topics: The Church of Jesus Christ Outreach of the Church - Evangelism and Mission; Living the Christian Life Commitment and Dedication to Service Author of "I will cry mercy (Cry mercy)" in Complete Mission Praise Steve Bassett is a lyricist, musician and documentary-maker based in the U.K. With his wife, Sue Reeves-Bassett he was the member of the group New Beginnings in the late '70s. Then in 1991 they joined with Colin Pye to form Red Sun. Bassett also began film making, documenting mission work, social issues, HIV, preventable blindness and other issues, as Creative Director of LifeWords, a non-profit organization, based in London. he is also involved with Nine Beats Collective, a group of musicians, poets and activists making music inspired by the Beatitudes. Dianne Shapiro, from LifeWords (www.lifewords.global) accessed 4-15-2018