O Beauty Ever Ancient

O beauty ever ancient

Author: Shirley Erena Murray (2000)
CCLI Number: 4070399
Published in 2 hymnals

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Source: Glory to God: the Presbyterian Hymnal #650
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Author: Shirley Erena Murray

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 hymn… Go to person page >

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First Line: O beauty ever ancient
Title: O Beauty Ever Ancient
Author: Shirley Erena Murray (2000)
Meter: 7.6.7.6 with refrain
Refrain First Line: in gratitude, in worship
Publication Date: 2013
Copyright: © 2000 Hope Publishing Company

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Glory to God #650

Hope is our Song #107

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