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W. Wrangham
Author of "To God our voices let us raise" Wrangham, W., p. 930. ii., 223. From his New Metrical Version of the Psalms, 1829, the following are in common use in America:— (1) "Eternal God, celestial King," Psalms Ivii; (2) "Praise the Lord, His power confess," Psalms cl.; (3) “To Thee, my righteous King and Lord," Psalms ciii.
--John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology, Appendix, Part II (1907)
W. Wrangham
Paul Wranitzky
1756 - 1808 Person Name: Wranisky Composer of "ANFIELD" in Carmina Sacra
Paul Wranitzky
A. H. Wratislaw
Author of "Love hath descended from His Throne on high" in The Churchman's Treasury of Song
A. H. Wratislaw
John Reynell Wreford
1800 - 1891 Person Name: J. R. Wreford Author of "Lord, I Believe" in Gloria Deo Wreford, John Reynell, an English Unitarian minister, was born December 12, 1800, at Barnstaple; educated at Manchester College, and in 1826 became pastor of a Church in Birmingham. In 1831, on account of the failure of his voice, he withdrew from the active work of the ministry and, in conjunction with Rev. Hugh Hutton, established a school at Edgbaston. He wrote a History of Presbyterian Nonconformity in Birmingham, 1832, and Lays of Loyalty, 1837. He contributed fifty-five hymns to Rev. J. R. Beard's Collection, 1837. His most popular and valuable hymn is the one given in this book. The last years of his life were spent in retirement at Bristol, where he died in 1891.
—Hymn Writers of the Church by Charles Nutter
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Wreford, John Keynell, D.D., born Dec. 12, 1800, educated at Manchester College, York, and in 1826 succeeded the Rev. James Yates as co-pastor to the Rev. John Kentish at the New Meeting, Birmingham. In 1830 he published a translation of Cellerier's Discourse on the Authenticity and Divine Origin of the Old Testament. In the following year, in consequence of failure of voice, he withdrew from the Ministry, and in conjunction with the Rev. Hugh Hutton, Minister of the Old Meeting, opened a school at Edgbaston. In 1832 he published a Sketch of the History of Presbyterian Nonconformity in Birmingham; and in 1837, Lays of Loyalty, in celebration of the Queen's accession. He also contributed, in 1837, to the Rev. J. R. Beard's Collection of Hymns for Public and Private Worship 55 hymns, of which the following are still in common use:—
1. God of the ocean, earth, and sky. God seen in His Works. In various collections, including those by Page Hopps, G. Dawson, and others.
2. Lord, I believe; Thy power I own. For increase of Faith. In Martineau's Hymns, &c, 1840.
3. Lord, while for all mankind we pray. National Hymn. This is in a large number of collections of various denominations, and is by far the most popular of his hymns. Sometimes it begins with stanza iii., "O! guard our shores from every foe."
4. When my love to Christ[God]grows weak. Passiontide. In Longfellow and Johnson's Unitarian Hymns of the Spirit, Boston, U. S. A., 1864, "When my love to God grows weak." This is repeated in Martineau's Hymns, &c, 1873.
Dr. Wreford was also the author of several volumes of verse, chiefly devotional. The latter years of his life he spent in retirement at Bristol, and died there in 1881.
[Rev. Valentine D. Davis, B.A.]
-- John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology (1907)
John Reynell Wreford
Brian A. Wren
b. 1936 Person Name: Brian Wren Author of "La Luz de Jesús (Will You Come and See the Light)" in Fiesta Jubilosa 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
Brian A. Wren
Morris L. Wrench
Author (1st Welsh Verse and Chorus) of "Rhown Glod!" in Welsh and English Hymns and Anthems
Morris L. Wrench
Andrew Wright
Person Name: Andrew Wright, b. 1955 Adapter of "St. Patrick's Breastplate" in Journeysongs (3rd ed.)
Andrew Wright
C. L. Wright
Person Name: C. L. W., Jr. Author of "There'll Be Peace For You" in God's Glory
C. L. Wright
Charlie Wright
Person Name: C. W. Author of "Jesus I'm Coming Some Day" in Church Hymnal May be the same as Charles L. Wright.
Charlie Wright
David Wright
b. 1978 Arranger of "SOUND, SOUND YOUR INSTRUMENTS" in An American Christmas Harp Composer. Graduated from Oberlin Conservatory in 2000. Lives in Seattle. Interested in Sacred Harp music.
Dianne Shapiro
David Wright
David Wright
b. 1966 Author of "While I Keep Silence" in Psalms for All Seasons David Wright is a poet and professor of English at Monmouth College (IL). In addition to his poetry collections--A Liturgy for Stones (Cascadia, 2003), The Small Books of Bach (Wipf & Stock, 2014) and Local Talent (Purple Flag, 2019)--he has collaborated with composer Jim Clemens on several dozen hymns and choral works. Before teaching at Monmouth, Wright taught at Richland Community College, Wheaton College, and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. He still considers First Mennonite Church of Urbana his home church.
David Wright
David Wright
Edna P. Wright
Composer of "[We praise Thee, O God, all glorious in pow'r]" in The Voice of Thanksgiving No. 4
Edna P. Wright
Eleanor Wright
1926 - 1992 Person Name: Eleanor Wright (1926-1992) Author of "Surely, Surely" in Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal
Eleanor Wright
Mrs. Emmett Wright
Person Name: Mrs. E. W. Author of "Take This World But Give Me Jesus" in Light and Life Songs No. 4
Mrs. Emmett Wright
G. E. Wright
1875 - 1962 Person Name: G. E. W. Author of "Jesus Is My Sunlight" in Timeless Truths Probably George Edward Wright from Groesbeck, Texas, brother of John Braselton Fillmore Wright (J. B. F. Wright)
G. E. Wright
Granville Wright
Composer (melody) of "[Come unto me, all ye that labor]" in Salvation Echoes
Granville Wright
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