Christopher Martin Idle (b. Bromley, Kent, England, 1938) was educated at Elthan College, St. Peter's College, Oxford, and Clifton Theological College in Bristol, and was ordained in the Church of England. He served churches in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria; London; and Oakley, Suffolk; and recently returned to London, where he is involved in various hymnal projects. A prolific author of articles on the Christian's public responsibilities, Idle has also published The Lion Book of Favorite Hymns (1980) and at least one hundred of his own hymns and biblical paraphrases. Some of his texts first appeared in hymnals published by the Jubilate Group, with which he is associated. He was also editor of Anglican Praise (1987). In 1998 Hope Publishing… Go to person page >
Display Title: When this land knew God's gracious love outpouredFirst Line: When this land knew God's gracious love outpouredTune Title: BIGGIN HILLAuthor: Christopher IdleMeter: 10 10 10 5 5Scripture: Psalm 85Date: 2013
Display Title: When This Land Knew God's Gracious Love OutpouredFirst Line: [When This Land Knew God's Gracious Love Outpoured]Author: Christopher M. IdleMeter: 10.10.10.5Scripture: Psalm 85Date: 2008Source: Light Upon the River (Hope Publishing Company,, 1998)