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Author: Brian A. Wren
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 h… Go to person page >
Display Title: Joyful is the darkFirst Line: Joyful is the darkTune Title: JOYFUL DARKAuthor: Brian WrenMeter: 5 5 10. 6 5 10Date: 1992Source: Bring Many Names, 1989
Display Title: Joyful Is the DarkFirst Line: Joyful is the dark, holy, hidden GodTune Title: LINDNERAuthor: Brian Wren, 1936-Meter: 10.10.11.10.Date: 1993Subject: Easter | ; God, Goddess, and Spirit | ; Jewish and Christian Teachings | The Christian Spirit
Display Title: Joyful Is the DarkFirst Line: Joyful is the dark, holy, hidden, GodTune Title: JOYFUL DARKNESSAuthor: Brian Wren, b. 1936Meter: 10 10 11 10Scripture: Genesis 1; Mark 15:46-47; Luke 2:1-8Date: 1994
Display Title: Joyful Is the DarkFirst Line: Joyful is the dark, holy, hidden GodTune Title: ORANGETHORPEAuthor: Brian WrenMeter: 10 10.11 10Date: 1995Subject: God: Mystery | ; God's Church | The Church at Worship: Proclamation of the Gospel; Joy | ; The Church at Worship | Proclamation of the Gospel
Display Title: Joyful Is the DarkFirst Line: Joyful is the dark, holy, hidden GodTune Title: CEDARSAuthor: Brian WrenMeter: 10 10 11 10Date: 1996Subject: Angels | ; Beauty | ; Biblical Characters | Mary, Mother of Jesus; Blessings | ; Creation | ; God | Mystery; God | Nature; God | Nature of God; Jesus Christ | Incarnation; Joy | ; Mystery | ; Word of God |
Display Title: Joyful Is the DarkFirst Line: Joyful is the darkTune Title: LINDNERAuthor: Brian WrenMeter: 5.5.10.6.5.10Scripture: Genesis 1:2; Exodus 20:18-21; 1 Kings 8:10-13; Psalm 18:8-12; Mark 15:46-47; Luke 2:1-8Date: 2013Subject: Christian Year | Ascension; Christian Year | Easter; Christian Year | Easter Vigil; Christian Year | Nativity/Christmas; Christian Year | Resurrection/Easter; Creation | ; Incarnation | ; Jesus Christ | Resurrection; Joy |
Display Title: Joyful Is the DarkFirst Line: Joyful is the darkTune Title: JOYFUL DARKAuthor: Brian WrenMeter: 5.5.10.6.5.10Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2; Matthew 27:59-60; Mark 15:46; Luke 2:1-7; Luke 23:53; John 1:14; John 19:41-42Date: 2020Subject: Creation | ; Darkness and Light | ; God | Love of; God | Mystery and Holiness of; Incarnation | ; Jesus Christ | Birth of; Jesus Christ | Death of; Mary, Mother of Jesus |Source: Bring Many Names