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Jane Marshall

1924 - 2019 Topics: Canticles; Sanctifiying and Perfecting Grace Strength in Triublation; Particular Times of Worship Special Days; Canticles; Funerals and Memorial Services; Grace; Grief; Penitence; Redemption; Trust Composer of "[In my distress I cry to the Lord]" in The United Methodist Hymnal Jane Marshall, was born Jane Anne Manton in Dallas in 1924. She became a pianist and organist and composed music as a teenager. She earned a music degree in 1945 from SMU. She married Elbert Marshall. She went on to write more than 200 hymns and other sacred music works. She later earned a Masters degree in 1968 from SMU in choral conducting and composition. She taught at SMU's Perkins School of Theology and tis Church Music Summer School from 1975-2010. She attended Northaven United Methodist Church in Dallas for many years, collaborated often with other hymn writers, and encouraged many students. Dianne Shapiro, from UM News article , May 30, 2019 by Sam Hodges (accessed 6-7-2019)

Arthur Sullivan

1842 - 1900 Person Name: Arthur S. Sullivan Topics: Assurance; Change; Christian Year Reformation Day; Confidence; Conflict and Struggle; Courage; Empowerment; Funerals and Memorial Services; God Creator; God Eternity and Power; God Guardian/Help; God Images; God Kingdom, Majesty, Realm; God Power/Might; God Presence; God Protection; God Reign; God Sovereignty; God Strength and Refuge; God Truth; Heritage; Holy Spirit Gifts; Jesus Christ Lord of Life; Jesus Christ name; Jesus Christ Strength and Refuge; Kingdom of God; Pilgrimage and Conflict; Praise; Processionals (Opening of Worship); Providence; Psalter/Psalm Paraphrases; Risk; Satan/Demonic Forces/Devil; Security; Sin; Struggle and Conflict; Trust; Truth; v; v; Worship Composer of "[The God of Jacob is for us a refuge strong and sure]" in Voices United Arthur Seymour Sullivan (b Lambeth, London. England. 1842; d. Westminster, London, 1900) was born of an Italian mother and an Irish father who was an army bandmaster and a professor of music. Sullivan entered the Chapel Royal as a chorister in 1854. He was elected as the first Mendelssohn scholar in 1856, when he began his studies at the Royal Academy of Music in London. He also studied at the Leipzig Conservatory (1858-1861) and in 1866 was appointed professor of composition at the Royal Academy of Music. Early in his career Sullivan composed oratorios and music for some Shakespeare plays. However, he is best known for writing the music for lyrics by William S. Gilbert, which produced popular operettas such as H.M.S. Pinafore (1878), The Pirates of Penzance (1879), The Mikado (1884), and Yeomen of the Guard (1888). These operettas satirized the court and everyday life in Victorian times. Although he composed some anthems, in the area of church music Sullivan is best remembered for his hymn tunes, written between 1867 and 1874 and published in The Hymnary (1872) and Church Hymns (1874), both of which he edited. He contributed hymns to A Hymnal Chiefly from The Book of Praise (1867) and to the Presbyterian collection Psalms and Hymns for Divine Worship (1867). A complete collection of his hymns and arrangements was published posthumously as Hymn Tunes by Arthur Sullivan (1902). Sullivan steadfastly refused to grant permission to those who wished to make hymn tunes from the popular melodies in his operettas. Bert Polman

J. Albert Jeffery

1855 - 1929 Person Name: J. Albert Jeffery, 1854-1929 Topics: Memorial Day Composer of "ANCIENT OF DAYS" in Worship and Service Hymnal Born: October 26, 1855, Plymouth, England. Died: June 4, 1929, Brookline, Massachusetts. Jeffery (sometimes misspelled as Jeffrey) began playing the organ at St. Anne’s Cathedral in Plymouth at age 14, taking over his father’s position. He emigrated to America in 1876 and settled in Albany, New York. He developed a chorus and directed the music at St. Agnes School, and played the organ at the Protestant Episcopal Cathedral. He left for Yonkers, New York, in 1893, and served at the First Presbyterian Church. Later, he taught music at the New England Conservatory. --www.hymntime.com/tch

Frederick Lucian Hosmer

1840 - 1929 Topics: Civil Year Memorial Day Author of "O Lord of Life, Where'er They Be" in The Worshipbook Hosmer, Frederick Lucian, B.A., was born at Framingham, Mass., in 1840, and educated at Harvard, where he graduated B.A. in 1869. Entering the Unitarian Ministry in 1872 he has held charges in Quincy, Ill., 1872-77; Cleveland, Ohio, 1878-92; St. Louis, 1894-99; and since 1899, at Berkeley, Cal. His Way of Life, 1877, was a compilation of Prayers and Responsive Services for Sunday Schools. Of Unity Hymns and Carols, 1880, he was joint editor with W. C. Gannett and J. V. Blake. His hymns were published jointly by him and W. C. Gannett (q.v.), as The Thought of God in Hymns and Poems (Boston: Little, Brown & Co.), 1st Series, 1885; 2nd Series, 1894. Of his 56 hymns in this work the following have come into common use, for the most part during the past ten years:— 1. Father, to Thee we look in all our sorrow. [Trust in God.] Written in 1881 upon the death of a member of the author's congregation, and published in The Thought of God, 1st Series, 1885. 2. From age to age how grandly rise. [Unity.] Written for the annual festival of the Free Religious Assoc, Boston, June 2, 1899, and first published in Souvenir Festival Hymns, 1899. Subsequently altered by the author to "From age to age the prophet's vision." 3. From age to age they gather, all the brave of heart and strong. [Victory of Truth.] "Written in 1891 for the Dedication of Unity Church, Decorah, Iowa, and published in The Thought of God, 2nd Series, 1894. 4. From many ways and wide apart. [College or School Reunion.] Dated in The Thought of God, 2nd Series, 1894, as having been written in 1890. 5. Go not, my soul, in search of Him. [God Within.] Written in 1879, printed in the Boston Christian Register, May 31, 1879, and included in The Thought of God, 1st Series, 1885, with the title, "The Indwelling God." 6. I cannot think of them as dead. [Eternal Life.] Written in 1882, and first published in The Thought of God, 1st Series, 1885, and entitled "My Dead." in the English collections it is usually given as "We cannot think of them as dead." 7. I little see, I little know. [Trust.] "A Psalm of Trust," written in 1883, first appeared in the Boston Christian Register, and again in The Thought of God, 1st Series, 1885. 8. Immortal by their deed and word. [The Spirit of Jesus.] Written in 1880, and first published in Unity Hymns and Carols, Chicago, Ill., 1880, and then in The Thought of God, 1st Series, 1885. 9. Many things in life there are. [Mystery in all Things.] Written in 1885, and first published in The Thought of God, 1st Series, 1885, with the title "Passing Understanding," and the quotation "The Peace of God which passeth all understanding." 10. Not always on the mount may we. [On the Mount.] This lesson from the Transfiguration was written in 1882, and published in the Chicago Unity, April 1, 1884. After revision by the author, it was included in the 1st Series of The Thought of God, 1885. 11. Not when, with self dissatisfied. [Lent.] Written in 1891, and given in The Thought of God, 2nd series, 1894, p. 33. It is in The Public School Hymn Book, 1903, and others. 12. O beautiful, my country. [National Hymn.] As “Our Country," written in 1884, and published in the Chicago Unity Festivals, 1884; and again in The Thought of God, 1885. 13. O Light, from age to age the same. [Dedication Anniversary.] Written in 1890 for the fiftieth anniversary of the Second Congregational Church (Unitarian), Quincy, 111. Included in The Thought of God, 2nd Series, 1894, and entitled "From Generation to Generation." 14. O Lord of Life, where'er they be. [Life in God.] "Written in 1888 for Easter service in Author's own church," and first published in the Chicago Unit, and again in The Thought of God, 2nd Series, 1894. The "Alleluia!" refrain, which is added in some collections to each verse, is appended, in the original, to the last verse only. 15. O Name, all other names above. [Trust in God.] Under the title "Found. 'They that know Thy name will put their trust in Thee!’ this hymn, written in 1878, was given in The Thought of God, 1st Series, 1885. 16. O Prophet souls of all the years. [Unity.] “Written in 1893 for, and sung at, the Unitarian gathering in connection with The World's Parliament of Religions (World's Fair), Chicago, Sep., 1893," and included in The Thought of God, 2nd Series, 1894, and entitled "One Law, One Life, one Love." 17. O Thou, in all Thy might so far. [God All in All.] This hymn, given in The Thought of God, 1st Series, 1885, with the title "The Mystery of God," was written in 1876, and first published in the New York Inquirer. 18. O thou in lonely vigil led. This encouragement for lonely workers was written for the "Emerson Commemoration, W. U. C, 1888," and included in The Thought of God, 2nd Series, 1894. 19. O Thou, Who art of all that is. [Divine Guidance.] Under the title "Through unknown paths," this hymn was included in The Thought of God, 1st Series, 1885. It was written in 1877. 20. O Thou, Whose Spirit witness bears. [Dedication of a Place of Worship.] Written for the Dedication of First Unitarian Church, Omaha, Feb. 6, 1891, and published in The Thought of God, 2nd Series, 1894, with the title "The Inward Witness," and the subscription "For T. K., Omaha, 1801." 21. On eyes that watch through sorrow's night. [Easter] A Carol for Easter Morn, written in 1890 for the author's congregation, and published in The Thought of God, 2nd Series, 1894. 22. One thought I have, my ample creed. [The Thought of God.] This is the initial hymn to the collection The Thought of God, 1st Series, 1885, and supplies the title to the work. It was written in 1880, and first published in the Chicago Unity Hymns and Carols, 1880, and then in The Thought of God, 1885. 23. The rose is queen among the flowers. [Flower Service.] "Written in 1875, first published in The Sunnyside, a song book for Sunday Schools, and again in The Thought of God, 1st Series, 1885, under the title "Flower Sunday." 24. Thy kingdom come, — on bended knee. [Missions.] "Written in 1891 for the Commencement of the Meadville Theological School (Meadville, Pa.), June 12, 1891, and published in The Thought of God, 2nd Series, 1894," under the title "The Day of God," and the subscription, "M. T. S., June 12, 1891." 25. We pray no more, made lowly wise, For miracle and sign. [Greater Faith Desired.] Written in 1879, and first published in The Christian Register (Boston), Mar. 22 of that year, under the title 'The Larger Faith.'" Included under the same title in The Thought of God, 1st Series, 1885. Sometimes given as "Made lowly wise, we pray no more." 26. When courage fails, and faith burns low. [Victory of Truth.] Under the title "Loyalty," this hymn was given in The Thought of God, 1st Series, 1885. It was written in 1881. 27. Where men on mounts of vision Have passed the veil within. [Dedication of a Place of Worship.] "Written in 1891 for the Dedication of First Unitarian Church, Oakland, California." Included in The Thought of God, 2nd Series, 1894, entitled "Holy Places," and subscribed " For C. W. W., Oakland, Cal., 1891." These annotations are from manuscript notes supplied to us by the author. Of these hymns all are in common use in America, and more than one half in Great Britain, mainly by Unitarians and Congregationalists. Amongst Unitarian hymn-writers of the last twenty years Mr. Hosmer is the most powerful and original known to us. --John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology, New Supplement (1907)

Alfred A. Woodhull

1810 - 1836 Person Name: Alfred A. Woodhuff, 1810-1836 Topics: Memorial Day Author of "Great God of Nations" in Worship and Service Hymnal Woodhull, Alfred Alexander, M.D., grandson of John Woodhull, D.D., of Freehold, New Jersey; was born March 25, 1810, educated for the medical profession, and practiced at Princeton, where he died Oct. 5, 1836. His hymn, “God of the passing year to Thee," appeared as No. 406 in the official edition of Presbyterian Psalms & Hymns, Princeton, in 1829. It has attained to extensive use in the altered form as "Great God of nations, now to Thee." Its authorship was determined by Dr. Hatfield, in his Church Hymn Book, 1872, No. 1295. It is an American National Thanksgiving hymn. [Rev. F. M. Bird, M.A.] -- John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology (1907)

Shirley Erena Murray

1931 - 2020 Topics: All Saints Day; Burial and Memorial; Eternal Life; Hope; Thanksgiving; Year B Advent 3; Year C All Saints Author of "Give Thanks for Life" in The New Century Hymnal Shirley Erena Murray (b. Invercargill, New Zealand, 1931) studied music as an undergraduate but received a master’s degree (with honors) in classics and French from Otago University. Her upbringing was Methodist, but she became a Presbyterian when she married the Reverend John Stewart Murray, who was a moderator of the Presbyterian Church of New Zealand. Shirley began her career as a teacher of languages, but she became more active in Amnesty International, and for eight years she served the Labor Party Research Unit of Parliament. Her involvement in these organizations has enriched her writing of hymns, which address human rights, women’s concerns, justice, peace, the integrity of creation, and the unity of the church. Many of her hymns have been performed in CCA and WCC assemblies. In recognition for her service as a writer of hymns, the New Zealand government honored her as a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit on the Queen’s birthday on 3 June 2001. Through Hope Publishing House, Murray has published three collections of her hymns: In Every Corner Sing (eighty-four hymns, 1992), Everyday in Your Spirit (forty-one hymns, 1996), and Faith Makes the Song (fifty hymns, 2002). The New Zealand Hymnbook Trust, for which she worked for a long time, has also published many of her texts (cf. back cover, Faith Makes the Song). In 2009, Otaga University conferred on her an honorary doctorate in literature for her contribution to the art of hymn writing. I-to Loh, Hymnal Companion to “Sound the Bamboo”: Asian Hymns in Their Cultural and Liturgical Context, p. 468, ©2011 GIA Publications, Inc., Chicago

Ethel Porter

Topics: Civil Year Memorial Day Arranger of "CHRIST IST ERSTANDEN" in The Worshipbook

George T. Coster

1835 - 1912 Topics: Memorial Days Author of "March on, O soul, with strength" in The Hymnal Coster, George Thomas, was born in 1835 at Chatham, Kent; studied for the Congregational Ministry at New College, London; ordained in 1859 at Newport, Essex, and has since held pastorates at Barnstaple, Hull, South Norwood, and Whitby. He has published (besides many sermons and tracts) Pastors and People, 1869; Allegories, 1878; Lorrin and other Poems, 1859; the Rhyme of St. Peter's Fall, 1871, and Poems and Hymns, 1882. He has also contributed several poems on Scripture characters (a line in which he excels) to The Poet's Bible, and edited, in 1869 Temperance Melodies and Religious Hymns. Of his hymns the following are in common use:— 1. Dost thou bow beneath the burthen. Fellowship with God. This is an imitation of Dr. Neale's "Art thou weary." It is No. 1112 in the 1880 Supplement to the Baptist Psalms and Hymns. 2. From north and south and east and west. Missions. 3. Lord of the sea! afar from land. Sabbath at Sea. Nos. 2 and 3 are in Horder's Congregational Hymns, 1884. [Rev. W. Garrett Horder] --John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology (1907) =============== Coster, G. T., p. 263, i. The following hymns by Mr. Coster have been written and have come into common use since 1892:— 1. Going to the Father. [The Man of Sorrows.] Written in 1899, and published in his Hessle Hymns, 1901, No. 13, in 5 stanzas of 8 lines. 2. Lord God Almighty, in Thy hand. [Praise.] Written in 1897, and published in his Hessle Hymns, 1901, No. 3, in 7 stanzas of 4 lines, and entitled "We praise Thy power." 3. Lord of the gracious sunshine. [Temperance.] Written at the request of the Rev. W. G. Horder for his Hymns Supplemental on Oct. 51893. It is in extensive use in Great Britain and America. In the author'sHessle Hymns, 1901, No. 30, and entitled "A National Foe." 4. March on, 0 Soul, with strength. [Christian Battle Song.] Written in Bedford Park, London, Aug. 3, 1897, and printed in The Evangelical Magazine, Feb., 1898. In the Hessle Hymns, 1901, No. 29, in 6 stanzas of 6 lines, and headed "Battle Song." It is in common use in America, including The Pilgrim Hymnal, 1904, and others. 5. O Friend Divine! with Thee apart. [Fellowship with Christ.] First published in the Evangelical Magazine, Sept., 1900; also in his Hessle Hymns, 1901 No. 25, in 6 stanzas of 4 lines. Included in The Pilgrim Hymnal, 1904. 6. Skill and beauty from Thee live. [Opening of a Sale of Work.] First published in his Hymns and Poems, 1882, and again in his Hessle Hymns, 1901, No. 33, in 3 stanzas of 4 lines. 7. Thou Whose great baptismal hour. [Holy Baptism.] Written in 1892, at the request of W. G. Horder, for the Baptist edition of his Worship Song, and given therein 1895, No. 697; also in the Baptist Church Hymnal, 1900, No. 504, and the author's Hessle Hymns, 1901, No. 19. 8. We join with all in every place. [Holy Communion.] Written in 1891, and first published in Border's Hymns Supplemental, 1894, and the Hessle Hymns, 1901, No. 20, in 3 stanzas of 6 lines, and entitled “United Communion Service." In addition to the above the following hymns are appearing in forthcoming collections:— 9. Comrades' names are on our banner. [National Hymn] Written at Scarborough, July, 1901, and printed in The Examiner (the weekly organ of the Congregational Churches), May 8, 1902; also in the author's When the Stars Appear, 1903, p. 11, in 6 stanzas of 6 lines, and entitled "Names on Our Banner." 10. King of the City Splendid. [National Hymn) Written at Bedford Park, London, Aug. 18, 1897, and printed in The Independent (Congregational weekly), Jan. 27, 1898. In his Hessle Hymns, 1901, No. 40, in 10 stanzas of 6 lines, and entitled "Prayer for our Cities." Concerning the three hymns noted on p. 263, i., the author says :— 1. Dost thou bow beneath the burden! "It was written in 1879, and first printed in the Evangelical Magazine, May, 1879." In the Hessle Hymns, 1901, No. 22. 2. From north and south, and east and west. "Originally written in 1864, and first printed in the Evangelical Magazine. In later collections it haft been considerably altered" In its varying forms it is the most widely known of the author's hymns. Authorised text in Hessle Hymns, 1901, No. 26. 3. Lord of the Sea, afar from land. "Written in 1874, and printed in The Christian World magazine, 1879." Included in Hessle Hymns, 1901, No. 31. Since 1890 Mr. Coster has held the pastorates of Stroud and of Hessle, near Hull. He retired from the active ministry in 1902. His later poetical works include Collected Poems, 1890; Gloria Christi, 189G; Hessle Hymns, 1901; When the Stars appear, 1903; and Beams of Christ's Glory, 1904. In these works Mr. Coster has maintained his reputation as a writer of hymns. --John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology, New Supplement (1907)

George Henry Day

1883 - 1966 Topics: Civil Year Memorial Day Composer of "GENEVA" in The Worshipbook George Henry Day (1883-1966) was a choirboy at Trinity Chapel, New York City, where he studied with G. Edward Stubbs. Day was appointed choirmaster at St. Peter’s in Chelsea Square (1911) but maintained his position as an assistant auditor of the Gorham Manufacturing Company for two more years. He resigned as assistant auditor, took special courses at Columbia University, and in 1915 graduated from New York College of Music. He served as organist and choirmaster in churches in Youngstown, Ohio; Wilmington, Delaware, where he studied with Edward Shippen Barnes; and Rochester, New York, before going to Trinity Church. He was awarded a Doctor of Music degree from Lincoln-Jefferson University (1923). --The Presbyterian Hymnal Companion, 1993