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Brian A. Wren

b. 1936 Person Name: Brian Wren, 1936- Author of "Wonder of Wonders" in Community of Christ Sings Brian Wren (b. Romford, Essex, England, 1936) is a major British figure in the revival of contemporary hymn writing. He studied French literature at New College and theology at Mansfield College in Oxford, England. Ordained in 1965, he was pastor of the Congregational Church (now United Reformed) in Hockley and Hawkwell, Essex, from 1965 to 1970. He worked for the British Council of Churches and several other organizations involved in fighting poverty and promoting peace and justice. This work resulted in his writing of Education for Justice (1977) and Patriotism and Peace (1983). With a ministry throughout the English-speaking world, Wren now resides in the United States where he is active as a freelance lecturer, preacher, and full-time hymn writer. His hymn texts are published in Faith Looking Forward (1983), Praising a Mystery (1986), Bring Many Names (1989), New Beginnings (1993), and Faith Renewed: 33 Hymns Reissued and Revised (1995), as well as in many modern hymnals. He has also produced What Language Shall I Borrow? (1989), a discussion guide to inclusive language in Christian worship. Bert Polman

David Evans

1874 - 1948 Person Name: David Evans, 1874-1948 Arranger of "BUNESSAN" in Community of Christ Sings David Evans (b. Resolven, Glamorganshire, Wales, 1874; d. Rosllannerchrugog, Denbighshire, Wales, 1948) was an important leader in Welsh church music. Educated at Arnold College, Swansea, and at University College, Cardiff, he received a doctorate in music from Oxford University. His longest professional post was as professor of music at University College in Cardiff (1903-1939), where he organized a large music department. He was also a well-known and respected judge at Welsh hymn-singing festivals and a composer of many orchestral and choral works, anthems, service music, and hymn tunes. Bert Polman

David Haas

b. 1957 Person Name: David Haas, b. 1957 Composer of "VIKTORA" in Hymnal Supplement 1991

Randall K. Sensmeier

b. 1948 Person Name: Randall Sensmeier, b. 1948 Harmonizer of "VIKTORA" in Hymnal Supplement 1991

David Barton

b. 1983 Person Name: David Barton, b. 1983 Composer of "LANGLEY GROVE" in Singing the Faith David Barton lives in Lichfield, England. He is a music teacher, mentor, composer, and writer. He has several degrees and certificates in music. He teaches piano, flute and voice. He has over 100 compositions and arrangements for a variety of instruments. Dianne Shapiro, from http://www.davidbartonmusic.co.uk, accessed 2/19/2018

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