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Lee Hastings Bristol
1923 - 1979 Person Name: Lee Hastings Bristol, Jr. Adapter of "Let Us Now Depart in Thy Peace" in The United Methodist Hymnal Born: 1923, Brooklyn, New York.
Died: 1979, Syracuse, New York.
Bristol was educated at Hamilton College, Clinton, New York (BA); Trinity College of Music, London (organ studies); and the Institute for International Studies, Geneva, Switzerland (graduate studies). He worked in New York for the Bristol-Meyers Company (the family business) in advertising and public relations, 1948-62. From 1962-69, he served as president of Westminster Choir College, Princeton, New Jersey. In 1972, the Hymn Society in the United States and Canada made him a fellow of the society. His works include:
The Lamb and Other Carols, 1951
Songs for Liturgy, editor
More Hymns and Spiritual Songs, editor, 1972
Hymns for Children and Grown-Ups
Lyrics:
"Let Us Now Depart in Thy Peace"
Music:
SEDGWICK
--hymntime.com/tch/
Lee Hastings Bristol
Anthony Briggs
Person Name: AB Composer of "[A light rises in the darkness for the upright]" in Catholic Book of Worship III
Anthony Briggs
Henry Ramsden Bramley
1833 - 1917 Person Name: Henry R. Bramley, 1833-1917 Author of "The Great God of Heaven" in The Cyber Hymnal English clergyman, a high-church Anglican. Text editor of Christmas Carols New and Old, 1871 (John Stainer was the music editor), a seminal work in the second period of carol revival. The usual four-part setting of "The First Nowell" appeared in this book. Published a number of translations of hymns and carols from the Latin.
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Bramley, Henry Ramsden, M.A., was born June 4, 1833, at Addingham, near Otley, Yorks, matriculated at Oriel College, Oxford, 1852, Scholar of University College 1853, Fellow of Magdalen 1857 (B.A. 1856, M.A. 1859). He was ordained D. 1856, P. 1858, was from 1861 to 1889 Vicar of Horspath, Oxon, and from 1895 to 1901 Canon and Precentor of Lincoln. His hymns and translations appeared principally in his own Christmas Carols (p. 212, ii.) and in the different Lyras edition by Mr. Shipley, generally marked as by " H. R. B." Of these, "The great God of Heaven is come down to earth" (Christmas), p. 212, ii., is in the English Hymnal, 1906. [Rev. James Mearns, M.A.]
--John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology, New Supplement (1907)
Henry Ramsden Bramley
Donald Britton
b. 1919 Person Name: Donald Britton, 1919- Composer of "AARONIC BLESSING" in Together in Song
Donald Britton
Alfred Thomas Townshend Verney-Cave, Baron Braye
1849 - 1928 Person Name: Alfred T. T. Verney-Cave Translator of "O Savior Of The World Forlorn" in The Cyber Hymnal Also known as: Alfred Wyatt-Edgell
Alfred Thomas Townshend Verney-Cave, Baron Braye
H. F. Brucker
Person Name: H. F. Brucker, S.J. Author of "Accept From Human Hands Anointed" in Hymnal of Christian Unity
H. F. Brucker
William T. Brooke
1848 - 1917 Person Name: William . Brooke, 1848-1917 Translator of "O Come, All Ye Faithful" in The Hymn Book of the Anglican Church of Canada and the United Church of Canada Brooke, William Thomas, born Jan. 9, 1848, and educated at the City of London School. After entering commercial life he felt a warm interest in hymnology, and from his intimate acquaintance with Daniel Sedgwick he gradually learnt all that Sedgwick had to teach. His hymns and translations were contributed to religious newspapers and periodicals. Many are still unpublished, but hymns of his will be found in the Monthly Packet, 1872; the Methodist Sunday School Hymnal, 1879; the Methodist Hymns for Missions, 1882; his own Churchman's Manual of Privte and Family Devotion, 1882; and in the Altar Hymnal, 1884. Following in Sedgwick's steps, he has authenticated the texts and authorship for several compilations (e.g.) Methodist Sunday School Hymn Book,1879; the Congregational Book of Praise for Children, 1881, and others. Originally a Baptist, he became in 1867 a member of the Church of England.
-- John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology (1907)
William T. Brooke
P. Alfonso Braun
Composer of "[Al Padre de la Cristiandad entera]" in Florilegio de Cánticos Religiosos para las Américas Latinas P. Alfonso Braun, S. J. (Florilegio de Cánticos Religiosos para las Américas Latinas)
P. Alfonso Braun
Lorraine Brugh
Composer of "[All the ends of the earth shall remember]" in Psalms for All Seasons
Lorraine Brugh
Menno M. Brubacher
1874 - 1956 Author of "O God of Wisdom" in Church Hymnal, Mennonite Menno Brubacher was born Oct. 11, 1874, in Woolwich Twp., Ont. He was a member of the Mennonite Church and was ordained to the office of deacon in the St. Jacobs Mennonite Church in 1926. He wrote several articles and poems published in the Gospel Herald, and was a pioneer in the Sunday-school movement in the late 19th century. He died at his home near Waterloo, Ont., on Dec. 14, 1956, after a lengthy illness.
NN, Hymnary from http://hubertree.com/huber/f1070.htm
Menno M. Brubacher
Rowland Briant
1861 - 1961 Person Name: Rowland Briant, 1861- Composer of "[Amen, Amen, Amen, Amen] " in The Book of Praise
Rowland Briant
Charles T. Brooks
1813 - 1883 Translator of "God bless our native land" in The Hymnal Brooks, Charles Timothy. An American Unitarian Minister, born at Salem, Mass., June 20, 1813, and graduated at Harvard, 1832, and the Divinity School, Cambridge, U.S., 1835. In that year he began his ministry at Nahant, subsequently preaching at Bangor and Augusta (Maine), Windsor (Vermont). In 1837 he became pastor of Newport, Rhode Island, and retained the same charge until 1871, when he resigned through ill-health. [Rev. F. M. Bird, M.A.]
-- John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology (1907)
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Brooks, C. T. (p. 184, i,). He died at Newport, Rhode Island, June 14, 1883.
--John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology, Appendix, Part II (1907)
Charles T. Brooks
Ellen Knight Bradford
1839 - 1899 Person Name: Mrs. N. K. Bradford Author of "Over the Line" in Timeless Truths Author, poet, was born in Ypsilanti, Mich.
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Ellen Knight Bradford
Walton J. Brown
1913 - 2001 Person Name: W. Pardo G. Author of "Aquí reunidos" in Himnario Adventista Used pseudonym Juan Marrón.
Walton John Brown was the education director of the Seventh-day Adventist Church worldwide. He worked in the United States, Argentina, Brazil and Cuba.
Dianne Shapiro from obituary
Walton J. Brown
Chris Brown
Author of "O Come To The Altar" in CCLI Top 100 Chris Brown is a worship leader at Elevation Church in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Dianne Shapiro, from iamchrisbrown.wordpress.com/about, accessed 3/9/2017
Chris Brown
Mack Brock
Author of "O Come To The Altar" in CCLI Top 100 Mack Brock is a worship leader, music director, producer and songwriter at Elevation Church in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Dianne Shapiro, from www.chrisgroat.com/blog/2014/11/19/interviewwithmackbrock, accessed 3/9/2017
Mack Brock
Joseph Bridly
Composer of "[Are you laying up your treasures in the great bank vault above?]" in Songs for the Singing, Normal and Literary Schools
Joseph Bridly
Sidney Braden
Person Name: S. B. Author of "Some Happy Day He'll Welcome Me" in Faithful Guide
Sidney Braden
W. Herbert Brewster
1897 - 1987 Person Name: W. H. B. Author of "Surely God Is Able" in Songs of Zion
W. Herbert Brewster
Bernice M. Brostrom
Author of "In the Shadow of the Cross" in Church Hymnal Berniece Marie Cannon Brostrom USA 1914-1992. Born at Oakville, IA, one of five children, not much information was found about her, although she was adept at writing verse. In 1934 she married Rv Ralph Maurice Brostrom, and they had a son, Dennis Raymond. Her husband pastored in the Dakotas, MN, CA, and worked in administration for a Bible college in Canada. She died at Bloomington, MN (age 78). She is said to have written a good number of hymn lyrics and other songs. Her husband died in MN in 2001.
John Perry
Bernice M. Brostrom
George Brandon
1924 - 2001 Author of "O God, Whose Mighty Wisdom Moves" in The Hymn Book of the Anglican Church of Canada and the United Church of Canada Brandon, George. Received his bachelor's degree from the College of the Pacific in 1945, and his degree as Master of Sacred Music from Union Theological Seminary, New York, in 1952. He was a member of the First Christian Church of Stockton, California.
--The Hymn Society, DNAH Archives
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George Brandon is one of the younger church musicians who is alert to the value of hymns. He received his bachelor's degree from the College of the Pacific in 1945 and his degree as Master of Sacred Music from Union Theological Seminary, New York, in 1952. He is a member of the First Christian Church of Stockton, California, his home town. He has had one anthem published, "The Word Became Flesh." He is a member of the Executive Committee of the Hymn Society of America.
--Ten New Hymns on the Bible, 1952. Used by permission.
George Brandon
E. R. Brungate
Person Name: Rev. E. R. Brungate Author of "Ashamed of Jesus? No!" in Gospel Praises
E. R. Brungate
Shirley Lewis Brown
Author of "Foot Washing Song" in Worship, a Complete Hymnal and Mass Book for Parishes
Shirley Lewis Brown
Robert Browning
Author of "The Year's at the Spring" in The Hymnal for Boys and Girls
Robert Browning
Walter E. Vom Bruch
Person Name: W. E. VB. Author of "Be a Blessing" in Glad Gospel Songs
Walter E. Vom Bruch
Hannah E. Bradbury
Author of "Brother, on the troubled deep" in The Standard Church Hymnal
Hannah E. Bradbury
William K. Brehm
b. 1929 Author of "God of Beauty, God of Artistry" in A Teaching Hymnal
William K. Brehm
May H. Brahe
1885 - 1956 Person Name: Mae H. Brahe Composer of "BLESS THIS HOUSE" in Hinário para o Culto Cristão Mary Hannah (May) Brahe (nee Dickson) (6 November 1884 – 14 August 1956) was an Australian composer, best known for her songs and ballads.
See also in:
Wikipedia
May H. Brahe
James Hart Brumm
b. 1962 Person Name: James Hart Brumm, b. 1962 Author of "From Varied Hills" in Sing! A New Creation
James Hart Brumm
George W. Briggs
1810 - 1895 Author of "Come, risen Lord, and deign to be our guest" in Hymns and Psalms
George W. Briggs
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