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: The spring has comeFirst Line: The spring has comeTune Title: VERVACITYAuthor: Shirley MurrayDate: 1999Subject: Church | ; Hope | ; Seasons |
Display Title: The spring has comeFirst Line: The spring has comeTune Title: VERVACITYAuthor: Shirley Erena Murray (b. 1931)Meter: 48 48 48 448Scripture: Genesis 8:22; Job 11:17; Song of Solomon 2:10-13; John 15:1-5; John 15:16; Romans 1:20; 2 Corinthians 5:17; Galatians 5:22-23; Revelation 21:5Date: 2005Subject: Gospel Call | ; Spring | ; The Living God | Our Response to God - in times and seasons
Display Title: The spring has comeFirst Line: The spring has comeTune Title: VERVACITYAuthor: Shirley Erena Murray (b. 1931)Meter: 48 48 48 448Scripture: Genesis 8:22; Job 11:17; Song of Solomon 2:10-13; John 15:1-5; John 15:16; Romans 1:20; 2 Corinthians 5:17; Galatians 5:22-23; Revelation 21:5Date: 2008Subject: Gospel Call | ; Spring | ; The Living God | Our Response to God - in times and seasons
Display Title: The Spring Has ComeFirst Line: The spring has comeTune Title: VERVACITYAuthor: Shirley Erena MurrayMeter: IrregularDate: 1996Subject: Change | ; Christian Year | Easter; Church | Mission; Easter 6 | Year A; Easter 7 | Year A; Good News, Gospel | ; Jesus Christ | Resurrection; Nature | ; New Creation | ; Renewal | ; Revival | ; Seasons | Changing; The Christian Year | Easter; Time |