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Christopher J. Ellis

b. 1949 Person Name: Christopher J. Ellis (b. 1949) Scripture: Job 38 Author of "Lord of all worlds, we worship and adore you" in Ancient and Modern

1874 - 1948 Person Name: David Evans, 1874-1948 Scripture: Job 38:1-7 Arranger of "BUNESSAN" in Worship and Rejoice 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

Samuel Ecking

1757 - 1785 Person Name: Anon. Scripture: Job 38:41 Author of "Peace, troubled soul, thou need'st not fear!" in The Voice of Praise Ecking, Samuel, a Baptist, born at Shrewsbury, Dec. 5, 1757, died Jan. 16, 1785, contributed hymns to the Gospel Magazine, in 1778 and 1779, under the signature of "S. E—k—-g." Of these the hymn, "Peace, peace, my soul," is in common use. This hymn is also found in his Essays on Grace, Faith, and Experience. [William T. Brooke] -- John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology (1907)