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Thomas John Williams

1869 - 1944 Person Name: Thomas John Williams (1869-1944) Scripture: Hebrews 2:18 Composer of "EBENEZER (TON-Y-BOTEL)" in Church Hymnary (4th ed.) Although his primary vocation was in the insurance business, Thomas John Williams (b. Ynysmeudwy, Glamorganshire, Wales, 1869; d. Llanelly, Carmarthenshire, Wales, 1944) studied with David Evans at Cardiff and later was organist and choirmaster at Zion Chapel (1903-1913) and Calfaria Chapel (1913-1931), both in Llanelly. He composed a number of hymn tunes and a few anthems. Bert Polman

Christopher M. Idle

b. 1938 Person Name: Christopher Idle Scripture: Hebrews 2:8-11 Paraphraser of "Since Our Great High Priest, Christ Jesus (Hebrews 1:3-4; 2:8-11; 4:14-16)" in Lift Up Your Hearts 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 released Light Upon the River, a collection of 279 of his psalm and hymn texts, along with suggested tunes, scripture references, and commentary. Bert Polman

Frederick C. Maker

1844 - 1927 Person Name: Frederick Charles Maker (1844-1927) Scripture: Hebrews 2:5-12 Composer of "ST. CHRISTOPHER" in Common Praise (1998) Frederick C. Maker (b. Bristol, England, August 6, 1844; d. January 1, 1927) received his early musical training as a chorister at Bristol Cathedral, England. He pursued a career as organist and choirmaster—most of it spent in Methodist and Congregational churches in Bristol. His longest tenure was at Redland Park Congregational Church, where he was organist from 1882-1910. Maker also conducted the Bristol Free Church Choir Association and was a long-time visiting professor of music at Clifton College. He wrote hymn tunes, anthems, and a cantata, Moses in the Bulrushes. Bert Polman

David Evans

1874 - 1948 Person Name: David Evans, 1874-1948 Scripture: Hebrews 2:11 Harmonizer of "CHRISTE SANCTORUM" in Church Hymnary (4th ed.) David Evans (b. Resolven, Glamorganshire, Wales, 1874; d. Rosllannerchrugog, Denbighshire, Wales, 1948) was an important leader in Welsh church music. Educated at Arnold College, Swansea, and at University College, Cardiff, he received a doctorate in music from Oxford University. His longest professional post was as professor of music at University College in Cardiff (1903-1939), where he organized a large music department. He was also a well-known and respected judge at Welsh hymn-singing festivals and a composer of many orchestral and choral works, anthems, service music, and hymn tunes. Bert Polman

Barney Elliott Warren

1867 - 1951 Person Name: B. E. W. Scripture: Hebrews 2:3 Author of "Sinner, Obey" in Echoes from Glory Barney Elliott Warren was an American Christian hymnwriter and minister. See more in Wikipedia

Michael Forster

b. 1946 Person Name: Michael Forster, b. 1946 Scripture: Hebrews 2:17 Author of "Day of wrath and day of wonder" in Complete Anglican Hymns Old and New

James Ellor

1819 - 1899 Person Name: James Ellor, 1819-1899 Scripture: Hebrews 2:9 Composer of "DIADEM" in Singing the Faith James Ellor United Kingdom 1819-1899. Born at Droylesden, Lancashire, England, he was trained as a hat maker. By age 18 he was leading the Methodist Wesleyan Chapel choir. He later worked for the railroad. In 1838 he brought his choir a new tune he had written for the hymn, “All hail the power of Jesus' name”. It became well received and has been used with the hymn ever since. In 1843 he emigrated to America and resumed the hat making trade. He died in New York City. It is the only hymn he is now remembered for. John Perry

John Zundel

1815 - 1882 Person Name: John Zundel, 1815-1882 Scripture: Hebrews 2:3 Composer of "BEECHER" in Worship and Rejoice John Zundel; b. 1815, near Stuttgart, Germany; organist in Brooklyn, N. Y., from 1847 to 1878; d. Cannstadt, Germany, 1882 Evangelical Lutheran Hymnal, 1908

Ruben Sailens

Person Name: Ruben Sailens, d. 1942 Scripture: Hebrews 2:4 Translator (into French) of "Oh, for a Thousand Tongues to Sing" in Lift Up Your Hearts

Eunae Chung

Scripture: Hebrews 2:4 Translator (into Korean) of "Oh, for a Thousand Tongues to Sing" in Lift Up Your Hearts Eunae Chung lives in Grand Rapids, MI, with her husband, Moses, and their two children. Lift Up Your Hearts, 2013