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Robert J. Powell

b. 1932 Scripture: Psalm 5 Hymnal Number: 3 Composer of "MATINS" in In Melody and Songs POWELL, ROBERT J., FAGO, ChM (b. 1932): B.M. in organ and composition, Louisiana State University; S.M.M. Union Theological Seminary, New York. Positions held include Assistant Organist, Cathedral of St. John the Divine, New York; Director of Music, St. Paul’s School, Concord, NH; Organist/Choirmaster, Christ Church, Greenville, SC, and Organist, Trinity United Methodist Church, Greenvillw, SC. Over 500 compositions in print. Robert J. Grimpo (from In Melody and Song, Darcey Press, 2014

Judith Vander Wege

b. 1943 Scripture: Psalm 15 Hymnal Number: 5 Composer of "PURE HEARTS" in In Melody and Songs VANDER WEGE, JUDITH MAE (b. 1943): Poet, Freelance Writer, senior citizen and college student working toward a music ministry degree. Active in First Reformed Church of Orange City, Iowa with husband Paul. Judith Mae Vander Wege (from In Melody and Song, Darcey Press, 2014

Evan Becker

b. 1946 Scripture: Psalm 18 Hymnal Number: 6 Composer of "SUSAN" in In Melody and Songs BECKER, EVAN (b.1946): B.A. Mathematics, Gettysburg College; M.S. Actuarial Science, University of Iowa. Retired organist, First Lutheran Church, Colorado Springs, CO; still active at St. Mary’s Cathedral, Colorado Springs, and elsewhere. AGO (American Guild of Organists) Regional Convention Chair, 2005; past Dean Colorado Springs AGO Chapter. Evan Becker (from In Melody and Song, Darcey Press, 2014)

Benny C. Morgan

b. 1930 Scripture: Psalm 20 Hymnal Number: 7 Composer of "HUNTERSVILLE" in In Melody and Songs MORGAN, BENNY C. (b. 1930): B.A., Fairmont State University; M. Mus., West Virginia University. Organist/Choir Master at several churches in southern Maryland. Presently at Christ Church Episcopal, Nanjemoy, MD, one of the oldest congregations on the East Coast. Charter member, Southern Maryland Chapter, AGO. Believes all hymn tunes should be simple enough for congregations to sing. Benny C. Morgan (from In Melody and Song, Darcey Press, 2014

Austin C. Lovelace

1919 - 2010 Scripture: Psalm 23 Hymnal Number: 8 Composer of "AUSTIN'S GARDEN HYMN" in In Melody and Songs LOVELACE, AUSTIN C., AAGO: (1919-2010) D.S.M., Union Theological Seminary, New York. Recitals, workshops, festivals, lectures in 17 different denominations in 45 states as well as in Finland, Scotland, Canada, and New Zealand. Past President, Fellow, and Life member, HSUSC. 50 year member, Hymn Society of Great Britain and Ireland. Author of five books; co-editor and consultant of denominational and other hymnals. Longtime member, ASCAP. Composer of over 800 compositions published by 20 publishers. Organist for the 2nd Assembly of the World Council of Churches, 1954. Dean of the first North Carolina Chapter, AGO. Chairman of the 1968 National Convention, AGO, in Denver. Two terms on the National Council, AGO. Co-founder, with Tom Matthews, of the North Shore Chapter, AGO. Minister of Music Emeritus. Denver Chapter, AGO. Austin C. Lovelace (from In Melody and Song, Darcey Press, 2014)

Amzi Chapin

1768 - 1835 Scripture: Psalm 37 Hymnal Number: 17 Composer (attributed to) of "PRIMROSE" in In Melody and Songs Amzi Chapin USA 1768-1835. Born in Springfield. MA, into a family of cabinetmakers, jewelers, and watchmakers, he followed in the same trade in Hartford, CT. for several years, then moved to New Haven, CT. He embarked on a career as an itinerant singing teacher, composer, and cabinetmaker in the South and Midwest. He married Hannah Power and they had eight children. They lived in Mount Pleasant, PA, where he taught singing and farmed for the next 30 years. He also founded a mill. He co-founded the Presbyterian congregation in Northfield Township. Chapin taught singing schools in VA, NC, KY, and PA. In 1831, he and his family moved to Northfield, OH. His older brother, Lucius, was also a singing teacher, and they were among the first to teach sacred music west of the Allegheny Mountains. John Perry

Chris Beamer

b. 1950 Person Name: Charles Christian Beamer Scripture: Psalm 51 Hymnal Number: 19 Composer of "SECOND DEGREE" in In Melody and Songs BEAMER, CHARLES CHRISTIAN (b.1950): B.F.A. (Music Composition), California Institute of the Arts, Valencia; M.A. (Ministry), Pacific Christian Graduate School, Fullerton. Reformed Baptist pastor, living in greater Los Angeles. Author of Standards for the Singing Church (2004); compiler, contributor, and editor of Reformed Psalter Hymnal (2010). Chris Beamer (from In Melody and Song, Darcey Press, 2014)

John A. Stallsmith

b. 1964 Scripture: Psalm 55 Hymnal Number: 21 Composer of "EZEKIEL" in In Melody and Songs STALLSMITH, JOHN (b. 1964): B.M., (Organ Performance), Dana School of Music, Youngstown, OH. M.M. (Organ and Church Music), University of Kansas. D.M.A. (Organ), University of Alabama. Active recitalist, composer and conductor. Instructor of Music, Bevill State Community College. Organist, Director of Music, First Methodist Church; Organist, St. Cecilia Catholic Church, all in Jasper, AL. Member, AGO. John Stallsmith (from In Melody and Song, Darcey Press, 2014

Swee-Hong Lim

b. 1963 Person Name: Swee Hong Lim Scripture: Psalm 63 Hymnal Number: 24 Composer of "MENEBUS" in In Melody and Songs Dr. Swee Hong Lim is the Deer Park Assistant Professor of Sacred Music at Emmanuel College, and the Director of the Master of Sacred Music Program. He also serves as Director of the Chapel for the worship life of Emmanuel College. Before joining Emmanuel on July 1, 2012, Dr. Lim served as an Assistant Professor of Church Music at Baylor University. Prior to his work at Baylor, he served as a Lecturer of Worship, Liturgy, and Music at Trinity Theological College in Singapore. Swee Hong is widely utilized as a leader for global seminars and conferences dealing with sacred music. He currently serves as the Co-Moderator of the Worship Committee for the 10th General Assembly of the World Council of Churches for its meeting in Busan, South Korea (2013), and also served as a member of the Worship Planning Committee for the 2011 Ecumenical Peace Convocation sponsored by the World Council held in Jamaica. From 2008-2010, he chaired the Board of Worship and Music for the Trinity Annual Conference of the Methodist Church in Singapore. Swee Hong holds a PhD in Liturgical Studies from Drew University, where his dissertation won the Helen LePage and William Hale Chamberlain Prize for Outstanding Dissertation. He also holds a Master of Arts in Sacred Music from Perkins School of Theology. He completed his undergraduate work in Church Music at the Asian Institute for Liturgy and Music in the Philippines. Swee Hong is well-published in global music, with his monograph, Giving Voice to Asian Christians, especially known among global musicians. He is also a prolific composer of hymnody. By Swee Hong Lim, From: http://www.emmanuel.utoronto.ca/about/faculty/lim.htm, 24 June 2014.

Robert Frederic Swift

b. 1940 Person Name: Robert F. Swift Scripture: Psalm 63 Hymnal Number: 25 Composer of "HOLDERNESS" in In Melody and Songs SWIFT, ROBERT (b. 1940): B.S., Music Education, Hartwick College, M.A., Ph.D., Music Education, Eastman School of Music. Teacher, conductor, composer, organist, writer. Professor of Music Emeritus, Plymouth State University (NH). Recipient of four distinguished teaching awards. Musical publications (vocal, choral, organ) with Hinshaw, Warner Brothers, Pro Art, Darcey Press, Lorenz. Author of Music from the Mountains; Teaching Moments; and More Teaching Moments, plus numerous articles on music education. Member, New Hampshire Chapter, AGO. Robert Swift (from In Melody and Song, Darcey Press, 2014