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George Nelson Allen
1812 - 1877 Person Name: George N. Allen, 1812-1877 Scripture: Psalm 139:10 Composer of "PRECIOUS LORD" in Santo, Santo, Santo George Nelson Allen (1812-1871), studied at Western Reserve Academy in Hudson, Oh OH and with Lowell Mason in Boston. Allen gave a strong musical foundation to Oberlin College in its earliest years; in addition to being Professor of Music he also served as Professor of Geology and Natural History, Secretary and Treasurer. In 1835 he compiled The Oberlin Social and Sabbath Hymn Book, in which appeared his most well known tune MAITLAND (also known as CROSS AND CROWN or WESTERN MELODY) with the text "Must Jesus bear the cross alone?". This was adapted by Thomas A. Dorsey in 1938 for his hymn "Precious Lord, take my hand". hand." He composed anthems and wrote some additional music for Isaac Woodbury's Oratorio "Absalom." He compiled a small 3" x 4" hymnal that every student should keep in his pocket that went through several printings.
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Mark Altrogge
b. 1950 Scripture: Psalm 139:6 Author of "You are beautiful (I stand in awe)" in Complete Anglican Hymns Old and New Mark Altrogge is a singer, songwriter and pastor. He has been pastor at the Sovereign Grace Church of Indiana, PA for over 25 years and is the author of many well known worship songs.
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Tony Alonso
b. 1980 Person Name: TA Scripture: Psalm 139 Composer of "[Te doy gracias, Señor, porque me has escogido]" in Oramos Cantando = We Pray In Song Tony Alonso has published several collections of liturgical music and his music appears in many hymnals throughout the world. He has an Bachelor of Music degree from Northwestern University and a M.A. degree in theology from Loyola Marymount University.
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