Shirley Erena Murray (b. Invercargill, New Zealand, 1931) studied music as an undergraduate but received a master’s degree (with honors) in classics and French from Otago University. Her upbringing was Methodist, but she became a Presbyterian when she married the Reverend John Stewart Murray, who was a moderator of the Presbyterian Church of New Zealand. Shirley began her career as a teacher of languages, but she became more active in Amnesty International, and for eight years she served the Labor Party Research Unit of Parliament. Her involvement in these organizations has enriched her writing of hymns, which address human rights, women’s concerns, justice, peace, the integrity of creation, and the unity of the church. Many of her hymn… Go to person page >
Display Title: God of All TimeFirst Line: God of all time, all seasons of our livingTune Title: WELWYNAuthor: Shirley Erena Murray, 1931-Meter: 11.10.11.10.Date: 2013
Display Title: God of All TimeFirst Line: God of all time, all seasons of our livingTune Title: STRENGTH AND STAYAuthor: Shirley Erena Murray, 1931-Meter: 11.10.11.10.Scripture: Genesis 1:14; Deuteronomy 11:14; Deuteronomy 38:12; Psalm 104:19; Ecclesiastes 3:1; John 8:36; 1 Corinthians 10:14-17; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26; Galatians 4:4Date: 2003
Display Title: God of All Time, All Seasons of Our LivingFirst Line: God of all time, all seasons of our livingTune Title: HIGHWOODAuthor: Shirley Erena Murray (1931-)Meter: 11 10 11 10Scripture: Genesis 2:4-9; Genesis 2:15-25; 2 Chronicles 6:13-33; 2 Chronicles 6:34-42; 1 Corinthians 10:16-17; Galatians 5:1; Galatians 5:13-25Date: 1998Subject: Aniversary of Parish/Church | ; Eucharist | ; Healing | ; The Holy Spirit |
Display Title: God of all timeFirst Line: God of all time, all seasons of our livingTune Title: INFINITEAuthor: Shirley MurrayDate: 1999Subject: Church | ; Communion of Saints | ; Communion/Eucharist |