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HIGH STREET

Meter: 11.10.10.11 Appears in 2 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Jane Marshall Tune Key: B Flat Major Used With Text: Christ Loves the Church

[Christ loves the church, with grace beyond all measure]

Author: Brian Wren Appears in 2 hymnals Lyrics: 4 Christ needs the church, to live and tell his story, to praise his love and marvel at this trust, till, bathed in light awakened from the dust, we walk with God alive in grace and glory. Used With Tune: HIGH STREET

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[Christ loves the church, with grace beyond all measure]

Author: Brian Wren Hymnal: The United Methodist Hymnal Music Supplement #158 (1991) Lyrics: 4 Christ needs the church, to live and tell his story, to praise his love and marvel at this trust, till, bathed in light awakened from the dust, we walk with God alive in grace and glory. Languages: English Tune Title: HIGH STREET

Christ Loves the Church

Author: Brian Wren Hymnal: The United Methodist Hymnal #590 (1989) Meter: 11.10.10.11 First Line: Christ loves the church, with grace beyond all measure Lyrics: 1 Christ loves the church, with grace beyond all measure. We bear his name, for all the world to see. He will not let us go or let us be, but chooses earthen vessels for his treasure. 2 Christ bears the church, corrupted or conforming, obsessed with trifles, blessing greed and war. His love outwits us, spinning gold from straw, through saints and prophets, praying and reforming. 3 Christ feeds the church, and fills us with a vision, through praise and preaching, wine and broken bread, of sharing people, doing what they've said, who win the world's respect, or opposition. 4 Christ needs the church, to live and tell his story, to praise his love and marvel at his trust, till, bathed in light, awakened from the dust, we walk with God, alive in grace and glory. Topics: Church Anniversaries; The Nature of the Church Called to God's Mission; Church Anniversaries; Closing Hymns; Jesus Christ Example; Mission and Outreach; Testimony and Witness Languages: English Tune Title: HIGH STREET

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Brian A. Wren

b. 1936 Person Name: Brian Wren Author of "Christ Loves the Church" in The United Methodist Hymnal 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

Jane Marshall

1924 - 2019 Composer of "HIGH STREET" 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)