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[In the night I can take my rest] (Wright)

[In the night I can take my rest] (Wright)

Composer (refrain): Helen L. Wright (1984)
Published in 5 hymnals


Composer (refrain): Helen L. Wright

Helen L. Wright (b. 1927) wrote the refrain for the Psalter Task Force of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), for which she served as chair. A native of Baltic, Ohio, Helen Wright is a graduate of the College of Wooster with a B.A. degree in English. For some years she served as treasurer and bookkeeper for her husband's medical corporation. She is an organist for the Presbyterian Church of Coshocton, Ohio, a position she has held for twenty-four years. Wright served on the Advisory Council for discipleship and worship of the United Presbyterian Church U.S.A. prior to the reunion of 1983. --The Presbyterian Hymnal Companion, 1993 Go to person page >

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Tune Information

Title: [In the night I can take my rest] (Wright)
Composer (refrain): Helen L. Wright (1984)
Incipit: 56222 312
Key: G Major
Source: Psalm tone St. Meinrad VII, from St. Meinrad Archabbey, Indiana
Copyright: Refrain © 1986 Westminster John Knox
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Instances

Instances (1 - 5 of 5)

Christian Worship #4A

Christian Worship #4A

Hymns for a Pilgrim People #585

Hymns for a Pilgrim People #585

Psalms for All Seasons #4B

Psalms for All Seasons #4B

The Presbyterian Hymnal #160

The Presbyterian Hymnal #160

Voices United #727

Voices United #727
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