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Ralph Vaughan Williams

1872 - 1958 Person Name: Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958) Harmonizer of "RENDEZ À DIEU" in Common Praise (1998) Through his composing, conducting, collecting, editing, and teaching, Ralph Vaughan Williams (b. Down Ampney, Gloucestershire, England, October 12, 1872; d. Westminster, London, England, August 26, 1958) became the chief figure in the realm of English music and church music in the first half of the twentieth century. His education included instruction at the Royal College of Music in London and Trinity College, Cambridge, as well as additional studies in Berlin and Paris. During World War I he served in the army medical corps in France. Vaughan Williams taught music at the Royal College of Music (1920-1940), conducted the Bach Choir in London (1920-1927), and directed the Leith Hill Music Festival in Dorking (1905-1953). A major influence in his life was the English folk song. A knowledgeable collector of folk songs, he was also a member of the Folksong Society and a supporter of the English Folk Dance Society. Vaughan Williams wrote various articles and books, including National Music (1935), and composed numerous arrangements of folk songs; many of his compositions show the impact of folk rhythms and melodic modes. His original compositions cover nearly all musical genres, from orchestral symphonies and concertos to choral works, from songs to operas, and from chamber music to music for films. Vaughan Williams's church music includes anthems; choral-orchestral works, such as Magnificat (1932), Dona Nobis Pacem (1936), and Hodie (1953); and hymn tune settings for organ. But most important to the history of hymnody, he was music editor of the most influential British hymnal at the beginning of the twentieth century, The English Hymnal (1906), and coeditor (with Martin Shaw) of Songs of Praise (1925, 1931) and the Oxford Book of Carols (1928). Bert Polman

S. J. Vail

1818 - 1883 Person Name: Arr. by S. J. Vail Composer of "[There's a wideness in God's mercy]" in Hymns of the Kingdom In his youth Silas Jones Vail learned the hatter's trade at Danbury, Ct. While still a young man, he went to New York and took employment in the fashionable hat store of William H. Beebe. Later he established himself in business as a hatter at 118 Fulton Street, where he was for many years successful. But the conditions of trade changed, and he could not change with them. After his failure in 1869 or 1870 he devoted his entire time and attention to music. He was the writer of much popular music for use in churches and Sunday schools. Pieces of music entitled "Scatter Seeds of Kindness," "Gates Ajar," "Close to Thee," "We Shall Sleep, but not Forever," and "Nothing but Leaves" were known to all church attendants twenty years ago. Fanny Crosby, the blind authoress, wrote expressly for him many of the verses he set to music. --Vail, Henry H. (Henry Hobart). Genealogy of some of the Vail family descended from Jeremiah Vail at Salem, Mass., 1639, p. 234.

Jaroslav J. Vajda

1919 - 2008 Person Name: Jaroslav J. Vajda, b. 1919 Translator of "Your Heart, O God, Is Grieved" in Evangelical Lutheran Worship Jaroslav J. Vajda (b. Lorain, Ohio, 1919; d. 2008) Born of Czechoslovakian parents, Vajda was educated at Concordia College in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and Concordia Theological Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri. Ordained as a Lutheran pastor in 1944, he served congregations in Pennsylvania and Indiana until 1963. He was editor of the periodicals The Lutheran Beacon (1959-1963) and This Day (1963-1971) and book editor and developer for Concordia Publishing House in St. Louis from 1971 until his retirement in 1986. Working mainly with hymn texts, Vajda served on several Lutheran commissions of worship. A writer of original poetry since his teens, he was the author of They Followed the King (1965) and Follow the King (1977). His translations from Slovak include Bloody Sonnets (1950), Slovak Christmas (1960), An Anthology of Slovak Literature (1977), and contributions to the Lutheran Worship Supplement (1969) and the Lutheran Book of Worship (1978). A collection of his hymn texts, carols, and hymn translations was issued as Now the Joyful Celebration (1987); its sequel is So Much to Sing About (1991). Vajda's hymns are included in many modern hymnals, and he was honored as a Fellow of the Hymn Society in the United States and Canada in 1988. Bert Polman

S. Monroe Van Sant

1859 - 1959 Author of "Bring Your Burden" in The Cyber Hymnal Samuel Monroe Van Sant

E. Vaughan

1827 - 1908 Person Name: Edmund Vaughan 1827-1908 Author of "Jesus, Lord, I ask for mercy" in The Australian Hymn Book with Catholic Supplement Vaughan, Edmund, C.SS.R., was born Nov. 26, 1827, at Courtfield, Ross, Hereford, and is now (1906) one of the clergy of Our Lady of the Annunciation, Bishop Eton, Wavertree, Lanes. He is the author of all (except No. 21, “Mary sings, the ravish'd heavens," which is by T. E. Bridgett) of the translations from S. Alfonso Maria de' Liguori, which were edited by Bp. Coffin in 1863 (see pp. 242, i.; 1577, i.). He is also the author of the following original hymns[died July 1, 1908]:— 1. God of mercy and compassion. Repentance. 2. Happy we, who thus united. The Holy Family. 3. Hark ! angelic songs resounding. St. Alfonso. 4. Holy Spirit! Fount of wisdom. Whitsuntide. 5. Let those who seek the world to please. The Holy Family. 6. Yes, heaven is the prize. Heaven. Of these Nos. 1, 2, 3, 5, 6 appeared in Hymns for the Confraternity of the Holy Family, 1854, in Hymns for the Year, 1867, and others ; while No. 4 is in the 1885 C.SS.R. Appendix to the Hymns for the Year, No. 336. [Rev. James Mearns, M.A.] --John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology, New Supplement (1907)

John B. Vaughan

1862 - 1918 Person Name: J. B. Vaughan Composer of "[Jesus in His mercy came from heav'n above]" in Songs of Perennial Glory John B. Vaughan (sometimes misspelled Vaughn), 1862-1918 Born: June 16, 1862, Elbert County, Georgia. Died: July 18, 1918, Athens, Georgia. Buried: Oconee Hill Cemetery, Athens, Georgia. Vaughan was a Gospel song writer and music publisher. At one time he taught at the Southern Development Normal music school in Waco, Texas. Lyrics-- Beautiful Home Somewhere There’ll Be Room Enough ’Twill Be Glory By and By We Shall See the King --http://www.hymntime.com --http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=23551328

J. W. Vaughan

1879 - 1945 Composer of "[The gate of mercy is open wide]" in Temple Bells John Whitfield Vaughan known as Whit, born in Alabama, died in Tennessee Dianne Shapiro, from Find a Grave website (accessed 6/20/2022)

Isaac N. Vanmeter

1815 - 1894 Author of "When all thy mercies I survey"

Henry Vaughan

1621 - 1695 Person Name: Henry Vaughan, 1622-95 Author of "King of mercy, King of love" in The Cambridge Hymnal Vaughan, Henry, M.D., commonly called "The Silurist," was one of twin brothers born of a titled family at Newton, Llansaintffiad, in 1621. After studying under the Rev. Matthew Herbert, Rector of Llangattock, he proceeded to Jesus College, Oxford, in 1638; but through the national troubles of those days, his studies, in common with those of his brother, were interrupted, and they had to leave the University. Subsequently he entered the medical profession, and practised at Brecon and at Newton. He died April 23, 1695. His published works include, Poems with the Tenth Satire of Juvenal Englished, 1646; Olor Iscanus, 1651; The Mount of Olives, 1652, &c. As a religious poet he followed very closely the peculiarities of George Herbert, of whose writings he was a great admirer. His best and most devotional poems were written during a severe affliction, and were published in his Silex Scintillans. After being almost forgotten for more than 200 years, his quaint, thoughtful, devotional, and, in many instances, beautiful poems, are receiving attention at the hands of hymnal compilers and others. From the Silex Scintillans several pieces have been taken as hymns for public worship. The following, all from the first edition of 1650, are in common use:— 1. As travellers when the twilight's come. Life a Pilgrimage. 2. Bright shadows of true rest! some shoots of bliss. Sundays. Sometimes as "Types of eternal rest, fair buds of bliss." 3. Joy of my life, while left me here. Guiding Stars. 4. King of mercy, King of love. God our King. 5. Lord, with what courage and delight. Cheerfulness. 6. My. God and King, to Thee I bow my knee. Lent. 7. Since in a land not barren still. Love and Discipline. 8. Up to those bright and gladsome hills. Ps. cxxi. 9. What needs a conscience, clear and bright? Conscience. 10. When one loud blast shall rend the deep. Advent. Judgment. 11. Zion's true glorious God! on Thee. Praise. Of Vaughan's hymns the most widely used are:— "Bright Queen of heaven," "My soul, there is a countrie," and "Up to these bright and gladsome hills." --Excerpts from John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology (1907) ===================== Vaughan, H., p. 1206, i. Nos. 6, 9, 11, are from the 2nd ed., 1655 of his Silex Scintillans, pt. ii., pp. 60, 40, 68. No. 10 is from "When through the North," &c, in the 1st ed. 1650, p. 13. --John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology, New Supplement (1907)

G. Kieffer Vaughan

1893 - 1969 Composer of "[Praise the Lord there is mercy in heaven]" in Millennial Revival

Frances C. Van Alstyne

1820 - 1915 Person Name: F. C. Van Alstyne Author of "Lord, at thy mercy seat" in The Gospel Awakening See Crosby, Fanny, 1820-1915

Judson W. Van DeVenter

1855 - 1939 Person Name: Judson W. Van De Venter, 1855-1939 Author of "I Surrender All" in African American Heritage Hymnal Judson W. Van DeVenter was born 15 December 1855 on a farm near the village of Dundee, Michigan. He was educated in the country and village schools, and at Hillsdale College. He later moved to St. Petersburg, Florida. He wrote about 100 hymns. Dianne Shapiro, from "The Singers and Their Songs: sketches of living gospel hymn writers" by Charles Hutchinson Gabriel (Chicago: The Rodeheaver Company, 1916)

Henry Van Dyke

1852 - 1933 Person Name: Henry van Dyke Author of "Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee" in The Celebration Hymnal See biography and works at CCEL

James D. Vaughan

1864 - 1941 Person Name: James David Vaughan Composer of "[Lead me through the fields of sunshine]" in The Cyber Hymnal Vaughan, James D(avid); b. Dec. 14, 1864, between Lawrence Co. and Giles Co., TN; d. Feb. 9, 1941, Lawrenceburg, TN; music publisher, composer and compiler of gospel songs in shape notation

Frances Jane Van Alstyne

Author of "Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross" in Christian Hymns See Crosby, Fanny, 1820-1915

Mrs. Valentyne

Person Name: Mrs. V. Author of "Nearer the Cross" in Calvary Songs See Crosby, Fanny, 1820-1915

W. H. Vanstone

1923 - 1999 Person Name: William Hubert Vanstone, 1923- Author of "Morning glory, starlit sky" in Together in Song

Patricia Van Tine

b. 1949 Person Name: Patrician Van Tine Author of "Behold, What Manner of Love" in The Hymnal for Worship and Celebration

Alliene G. Vale

Person Name: Alliene G. Vale, fl. 1971 Author of "The Joy of the Lord" in African American Heritage Hymnal

Paul Vasile

Person Name: Paul M. Vasile Composer of "AGNUS DEI (Vasile)" in Glory to God Paul Vasile serves as the Minister of Music at Park Avenue Christian Church where he shares his passion for and knowledge of sacred music from a vast range of traditions and styles. As a versatile leader, Paul encourages the congregation’s active participation in worship. Committed to innovative concert programming, he also serves as the Artistic Director of the church’s Arts at The Park, a concert series that presents some of the region’s finest performers and ensembles. Paul’s wide-ranging talents and musical interests provide frequent opportunities to perform as a concert organist, conductor, and collaborative pianist. Additionally, his compositions of sacred music have gained considerable attention in performances by choirs and congregations throughout the United States. Several of his compositions will be included in the new hymnal of the Presbyterian Church (USA), Glory to God, which will be published in late 2013. Increasingly known as a dynamic presenter and worship leader, Paul facilitates workshops and conference sessions throughout the United States. He regularly serves as a facilitator for Music that Makes Community conferences that equip clergy, church musicians and lay people with song leading skills and insights into ways that communal singing strengthens community. He has also served as a visiting lecturer in Sacred Music at Eden Theological Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri and has developed and taught many unique education programs focused on the connections between music and spirituality. --www.parkavenuechristian.com/

Dr. VanderWeyde

Person Name: Dr. Vanderweyde Composer of "MIRIAM" in The New Sabbath School Hosanna

Obed Valencia Lozada

Arranger of "LLÉNAME" in Psalms for All Seasons

Cher Lue Vang

Translator of "Come Children, Men and Women All (Choen thaan thanglai, thangying thangchaai)" in Sound the Bamboo Methodist minister, born in Laos

Henry Vander Werp

1846 - 1918 Composer of "RESTING PLACE" in The Cyber Hymnal

William W. Vansant

Composer of "[List! sinner, the voice of thy Savior is heard]" in The Cyber Hymnal

Sharon Vater

Translator of "Al Trono de la Gracia, Ven"

Richard L. VanOss

b. 1953 Person Name: Richard VanOss Composer of "UPPER ROOM" in Lift Up Your Hearts

Alexander Van Alstyne

Person Name: Alex. Van Alstyne Composer of "[O what a Saviour is mine]" in The Glad Refrain for the Sunday School

Adriaan Valerius

1575 - 1625 Person Name: A. Valerius Author of "We gather to worship Jehovah, the righteous" in Wartburg Hymnal

Debbie Vander Meulen

Author of "Your Law, O God, Is Our Delight" in Trinity Psalter Hymnal

Valdimar Briem

1848 - 1930 Author of "THE PHARISEE AND THE PUBLICAN" in Passion-Hymns of Iceland, The Born: February 1, 1848, Grund, Iceland. Died: May 3, 1930, Stóri-Núpur, Iceland. Briem attended the Theological Seminary in Reykjavik, was ordained in 1873, and in 1880 became pastor of the Stóri-Núpur parish, where he served for three decades. In 1909, he became vice-bishop of Skálholt. The 1886 Icelandic hymnal has 102 original hymns by Briem, and 39 of his translations. Lyrics: Hve dryalegur er Drottinn (How Marvelous God’s Greatness) Lord, Let Thy Spirit © The Cyber Hymnal™ (www.hymntime.com/tch)

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