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Hugh E. Smith

Scripture: Psalm 105 Composer of "[Give thanks to God, call on His name]" in Melodies of Salvation

1780 - 1829 Person Name: Robert Archibald Smith, 1780-1829 Scripture: Psalm 105 Composer of "ST MIRREN" in The Irish Presbyterian Hymnbook Although largely self-taught, Robert A. Smith (b. Reading, Berkshire, England, 1780; d. Edinburgh, Scotland, 1829) was an excellent musician. By the age of ten he played the violin, cello, and flute, and was a church chorister. From 1802 to 1817 he taught music in Paisley and was precentor at the Abbey; from 1823 until his death he was precentor and choirmaster in St. George's Church, Edinburgh. He enlarged the repertoire of tunes for psalm singing in Scotland, raised the precentor skills to a fine art, and greatly improved the singing of the church choirs he directed. Smith published his church music in Sacred Harmony (1820, 1825) and compiled a six-volume collection of Scottish songs, The Scottish Minstrel (1820-1824). Bert Polman

Chris Tomlin

b. 1972 Scripture: Psalm 105:1-3 Author of "How Great Is Our God" in Worship and Song

Jesse Reeves

Scripture: Psalm 105:1-3 Author of "How Great Is Our God" in Worship and Song

Ed Cash

Scripture: Psalm 105:1-3 Author of "How Great Is Our God" in Worship and Song

Anonymous

Person Name: Anónimo Scripture: Psalm 105:1-3 Author of "¡Oh Dios, mi soberano Rey!" in Himnario Adventista del Séptimo Día In some hymnals, the editors noted that a hymn's author is unknown to them, and so this artificial "person" entry is used to reflect that fact. Obviously, the hymns attributed to "Author Unknown" "Unknown" or "Anonymous" could have been written by many people over a span of many centuries.

Thomas Augustine Arne

1710 - 1778 Person Name: Thomas A. Arne (1710-1778) Scripture: Psalm 105:1-3 Composer of "ARLINGTON" in Himnario Adventista del Séptimo Día Dr. Thomas Augustine Arne was born March 12, 1710, in London; became early celebrated as a composer, and established his reputation by settling Milton's "Comus" to music - light, airy, and original; he composed many songs, and nearly all his attempts were successful; died March 5, 1778, aged 68. A Dictionary of Musical Information by John W. Moore, Boston: Oliver, Ditson & Company, 1876

Otis Skillings

1935 - 2004 Scripture: Psalm 105:2 Author of "Lord, We Praise You" in Hymns of Faith A widely respected musician, arranger, composer, orchestra conductor, concert pianist, workshop clinician, and lecturer, his music has been featured at the world conventions of many denominations and his songs appear in many leading hymnals. --Daniel Mahraun (from lillenas.com)

James Capers

b. 1948 Person Name: James Capers, b. 1948 Scripture: Psalm 105 Composer of "Thankful Hearts and Voices Raise" in With One Voice James Capers is the interim pastor of Salem Lutheran Church in Indianapolis, IN. James Capers