A living hope

Faith looking forward from the cross

Author: Brian A. Wren (1982)
Tune: Martyrs' Memorial
Published in 1 hymnal

Author: Brian A. Wren

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 h… Go to person page >

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First Line: Faith looking forward from the cross
Title: A living hope
Author: Brian A. Wren (1982)
Publication Date: 1992
Copyright: Words copyright © 1983 by Hope Publishing Company. All rights reserved. Used by permission.

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A New Hymnal for Colleges and Schools #562

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