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Carlton C. Buck

1907 - 1999 Hymnal Number: 6 Author of "We Want to Know, Lord Touch Our Minds" in Ten New Hymns for the 70's Carlton C. Buck served as the Pastor of the First Christian Church of Eugene, Oregon until 1960. Prior to this he held various pastorates in Christian Churches in Southern California, including a fourteen year pastorate in Fullerton from which he came to Eugene. A native of Salina, Kansas, he lived most of his adult life on the west coast. He received a Bachelor of Sacred Music Degree from the Los Angeles Bible Seminary, a Master of Arts and an honorary D.D. from San Gabriel College. He also worked at Whittier College and Chapman College. He is the author of three books, and of numerous sacred songs; and was a member of the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers. He is the author of the Hymn Society's "O Master Teacher, Teach us Now" in Fifteen New Christian Education Hymns, and "Bless Thou Our Christian Homes, O Lord" in Marriage and Family Life Hymns. --From, Ten New Hymns on the Ministry, 1966. Used by permission.

Alice P. Kenney

Hymnal Number: 4 Author of "Creator God, Whose Glory Is Creation" in Ten New Hymns for the 70's Dr. Alice P. Kenney is chairman of the Department of Interstudies at Cedar Crest College, Allentown, Penna. She is a graduate of Middlebury College, with M.A. and Ph.D. degrees from Columbia. She is a member of Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church in Albany, N.Y. Her principal extracurricular activity is the Bach Choir of Bethlehem, Penna. She has sung in the Columbia University Chapel Choir and in several church choirs; and has won recognition for several years in the hymn division of the U.C.C. Stewardship Competition. She is the author of The Gansevoorts of Albany (Syracuse University Press), and of numerous articles on history, education, and English and American literature. An article on "Private Worlds in the Middle Colonies: An Introduction to Human Tradition in American History" in New York History, January 1970, includes discussion of the significance of hymns for historical study. --Ten New Hymns for the 70's, 1970. Used by permission.

Franklin P. Frye

1903 - 2003 Hymnal Number: 3 Author of "Tune Me In, O God" in Ten New Hymns for the 70's Frye, Franklin P. (New Hampshire, 1903-?). Was minister of the United Methodist Church of Bedford, New Hampshire. Received the Ph.D. degree in 1924 from Wesleyan University, and his S.T.B. from Boston University School of Theology in 1928; served churches in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire, retiring in 1965 when pastor at Epworth Church, Worcester, Mass. --The Hymn Society, DNAH Archives ===================== Since [retirement] [Frye] has been active as a free lance preacher and writer. His hymn, "As we before thine altar bow," was published by the Hymn Society of America in Marriage and Family Life Hymns (1961) and it has been chosen for the new Christian Churches-American Baptist hymnal. Mr. Frye and his wife, Agnes, have a daughter and two sons and ten grandchildren. He is a member of World Federalists U.S.A. and the New Hampshire Committee for Peace in Vietnam. --Ten New Hymns for the 70's, 1970. Used by permission.

Avery D. Weage

b. 1897 Hymnal Number: 9 Author of "The Prince of Peace Goes Forth to Bear" in Ten New Hymns for the 70's Avery D. Weage, a retired minister of the United Church of Christ, lives in Scribner, Nebraska. From 1927 to 1967 he served churches in Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, New York and Nebraska. He is a graduate of the University of Washington and the Chicago Theological Seminary. His avocations are writing, music and gardening. He has written three books of poetry and a biography. He was born in 1897, married Ella Dungan in 1926 [ . . . ] Ella passed away in 1962. In October 1963, Mr. Weage married Rickie Thernes, of Scribner. His continuing interests are in international peace and in youth. --Ten New Hymns for the 70's, 1970. Used by permission.

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Miriam Drury

1900 - 1985 Hymnal Number: 1 Author of "Give Us a Dream to Share" in Ten New Hymns for the 70's Miriam Drury (1900-1985) was a native of California and lived there most of her life. Her husband was a faculty member at San Francisco Theological Seminary. After retirement, she lived in Monte Vista Presbyterian Retirement Home, Pasadena, California. Her hymn "Walk Tall, Christian" was also included in The Worshipbook (1970). Drury composed many complete hymns (words and music), anthems, and poems for both children and adults. She was an award-winning composer for the Hymn Society of America and a number of her hymns were published by the society. The Presbyterian Hymnal Companion 1993 ============================= Miriam Drury (Mrs. Clifford Merrill Drury) is a native of California where she has lived most of her life. Her home is in Pasedena. She has long been interest in writing stories, poems and songs for children as well as articles for adults. She is the author and composer of many Sunday School and Grade School songs. --Ten New Hymns on the Ministry, 1966. Used by permission.

Marion James

b. 1913 Hymnal Number: 8 Author of "The Church of Christ Has Work to Do" in Ten New Hymns for the 70's James, Marion (Mrs. Roy William Price). (1913--?). Aurora, Illinois; communicant of Trinity Episcopal Church. A former journalist, she earned an A.B. from Vassar College. --The Hymn Society, DNAH Archives ================== Marion James (Mrs. Roy William Price) is the author of two books of verse, juvenile stories, and poems, and over fifty sacred and secular lyrics. Her children's hymns are published by the Oxford Press, England, the United Church of Canada, Seabury Press, and the Lutheran Church of America, with recordings by the latter, 1966-1969. Her hymn text, "O Jesus, Who Once Heard the Plea", with music by John Leo Lewis, published by the Hymn Society in 1961, appeared in the 1968 Advent Christian Hymnal. Also in collaboration with Mr. Lewis, she won the Drexel Award of 1955, second place in the Moravian Contest of 1956, and the Harvey Gaul Award of 1957. The mother of three children, she resides with her husband in Aurora, Illinois, where she is a communicant of Trinity Episcopal Church. A former journalist, she holds an A.B. from Vassar College, and is a member of the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers. --Ten New Hymns for the 70's, 1970. Used by permission.

Robert Newell Zearfoss

b. 1914 Person Name: Robert N. Zearfoss Hymnal Number: 2 Author of "There Is Enough to Feed This World" in Ten New Hymns for the 70's Zearfoss, Robert Newell. Wesleyan University, B.A., 1936; Colgate-Rochester Divinity School, B.D., 1939; Keuka College, D.D., 1957. --The Hymn Society, DNAH Archives ============================= Robert Newell Zearfoss is senior minister of the First Baptist Church, Evanston, Illinois. He is a graduate of Wesleyan University (B.A., 1936); Colgate-Rochester Divinity School (B.D., 1939); Trustee, 1954-; D.D., Keuka College, 1957. Married Lenora Coberth, of Washington, D.C. Books published include: With Wonder in Your Soul (World), and Call to Reflection (Judson Press). Co-chairman, Evanston Ecumenical Action Council. --Ten New Hymns for the 70's, 1970. Used by permission.

Jean E. Garriott

1918 - 1999 Hymnal Number: 10 Author of "World Around Us, Sky Above Us" in Ten New Hymns for the 70's Author of several DNAH biographical essays. =================== Jean E. Garriott (Mrs. Christopher T. Garriott) is a music teacher and church leader in Chevy Chase, Maryland. --New Hymns, Songs and Prayers for Church and Home, 1974. Used by permission. =================== Jean E. Garriott (Mrs. Christopher T. Garriott) is the wife of the minister of the St. Paul Community Church of Homewood, Illinois. She is a graduate of the Conservatory of Music, Millikin University, Decatur, Illinois. During the past fifteen years, she has conducted music clinics in Massachusetts, Colorado, and Ohio for the International Convention of Community Churches. She is well-known in the Chicago area for her hymn programs, given as piano talks. Four of her poems have appeared in The Christian, international magazine of the Disciples of Christ. She is the mother of three sons, and takes an active role in the life of the church. --Ten New Hymns for the 70's, 1970. Used by permission.

Florence Emily Cain

1881 - 1973 Hymnal Number: 5 Author of "God of Truth from Everlasting" in Ten New Hymns for the 70's Cain, Florence Emily. (Cicero, Indiana, 1881--September 13, 1973, Glendale, California). Born in a parsonage, daughter of a Methodist circuit rider, educated in various schools including De Pauw University (?). Executive director YWCA; publicity writer for Stetson University, DeLand, Florida; also lived in Glendale, California. --The Hymn Society, DNAH Archives =========================== Volunteer activities: Church, American Association for the United Nations, League of Women Voters. Hobbies: portrait painting, composing for the piano, writing light verse, programs of poetry reading, wandering in the desert, and watching baseball. --Ten New Hymns for the 70's, 1970. Used by permission.

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