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Brian A. Wren

b. 1936 Person Name: Brian Wren (b. 1936) Scripture: Psalm 67:6-7 Author of "Praise God for the harvest of farm and of field" in Church Hymnary (4th ed.) 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 hymn writer. His hymn texts are published in Faith Looking Forward (1983), Praising a Mystery (1986), Bring Many Names (1989), New Beginnings (1993), and Faith Renewed: 33 Hymns Reissued and Revised (1995), as well as in many modern hymnals. He has also produced What Language Shall I Borrow? (1989), a discussion guide to inclusive language in Christian worship. Bert Polman

Tom Mitchell

b. 1947 Person Name: Tom Mitchell, b. 1947 Scripture: Psalm 67 Author (English st. 2) of "Canto de esperanza/Song of Hope" in Lift Up Your Hearts

Michael Saward

1932 - 2015 Person Name: Michael Saward (b. 1932) Scripture: Psalm 67:5-7 Paraphraser of "The earth is yours, O God" in Church Hymnary (4th ed.) Michael John Saward (b. Blackheath, Kent, England, 1932) was residentiary Canon of St. Paul's Cathedral, London, and a church commissioner and member of the general synod of the Church of England. Educated at Eltham College, Bristol University, and Tyndale Hall, he was ordained in the Church of England in 1956. Saward served in several congregations and was radio and television officer for the Church Information Office (1967-1972). His publications include Leisure (1963), Couldn’t Care Less (1966), Don't Miss the Party (1974), and All Change (1983). Associated with the Jubilate Group for a number of years, he has written some sixty hymns and served as text editor for Hymns for Today's Church (1982). Bert Polman

Brian Dunning

b. 1951 Scripture: Psalm 67:5-7 Composer of "ROSSLEIGH" in Church Hymnary (4th ed.)

Sheila Dunning

Scripture: Psalm 67:5-7 Composer of "ROSSLEIGH" in Church Hymnary (4th ed.)

Paschal Jordan

b. 1944 Person Name: PJ Scripture: Psalm 67 Composer of "[Let the peoples praise you, O God]" in Catholic Book of Worship III Guyana, Roman Catholic Monk Sing a New Song No. 3 by Patrick Prescod (Bridgetown, Barbados: Cedar Press, 1981)

Philip Charles Blake

Person Name: Philip Charles Blake, 1929- Scripture: Psalm 67 Author of "Our God, be gracious unto us" in Together in Song

Myles Birket Foster

1851 - 1922 Person Name: Myles Birket Foster, 1851-1922 Scripture: Psalm 67 Composer of "CRUCIS VICTORIA" in Together in Song Born: November 29, 1851, London, England. Died: December 18, 1922, London, England. Son of an artist, Foster attended Brighton and Guildford Grammar School and entered the stock exchange. He subsequently enrolled at the Royal Academy of Music and played the organ at St. James Church, Marylebone, and St. George’s, Campden Hill. From 1880-92 he was organist at the Foundling Hospital and at Her Majesty’s Theatre, and was choirmaster of St. James, Holborn. He composed children’s cantatas and much church music. His works include: Methodist Free Church Hymns, 1889 (co-editor) Anthems and Anthem Composers (London: Novello and Company, 1901) History of the Philharmonic Society (London: 1913) --www.hymntime.com/tch/

Juan A. Espinosa

b. 1940 Person Name: Juan A. Espinosa, n. 1940 Scripture: Psalm 67:2-7 Composer of "[A Dios den gracias los pueblos]" in Flor Y Canto (2nd ed.) Born: 1940, Badajoz, Spain. Internationally recognized as one of the leading composers of Spanish liturgical music, Juan Antonio Espinosa composes songs that emphasize hope for the oppressed, social justice, and the power of faith. Currently, he directs the Association for the Promotion of Religious Music (APROMUR) in Spain and serves as a liturgical musician at San Estanislao Parish in Madrid. After living for a time in Peru, Juan published music reflecting the Andes style and Latin American social realities. Hispanic assemblies in the U.S. are familiar with Juan's uplifting music through his songs in the OCP collections Pescador de Hombres and Resucitó, and in Cánticos, Segunda Edición, Misal Del Día, Unidos En Cristo Música and Flor y Canto, Segunda Edición. His first collection for OCP was Al Señor del Nuevo Siglo. --www.ocp.org/artists/358