Shirley Erena Murray (b. Invercargill, New Zealand, 1931) studied music as an undergraduate but received a master’s degree (with honors) in classics and French from Otago University. Her upbringing was Methodist, but she became a Presbyterian when she married the Reverend John Stewart Murray, who was a moderator of the Presbyterian Church of New Zealand. Shirley began her career as a teacher of languages, but she became more active in Amnesty International, and for eight years she served the Labor Party Research Unit of Parliament. Her involvement in these organizations has enriched her writing of hymns, which address human rights, women’s concerns, justice, peace, the integrity of creation, and the unity of the church. Many of her hymn… Go to person page >
Display Title: God of the Bible (Fresh as the Morning)First Line: God of the BibleTune Title: [God of the Bible]Author: Shirley Erena MurrayScripture: Lamentations 3:22-23Date: 2007Subject: Christian Year | Lent; Faithfulness | ; Healing | ; Hope | ; Jesus Christ | Cross; Justice | ; Light | ; Praise | ; Service Music | Assurance; Service Music | Offering; Trinity |
Display Title: Fresh as the MorningFirst Line: God of the BibleTune Title: [God of the Bible]Author: Shirley Erena Murray, b. 1931Date: 2011Subject: Faithfulness of God | ; God the Father/Creator | ; Hope | ; Justice | ; Morning | ; Presence of God | ; Providence | ; Social Concern | ; Word of God |
Display Title: God of the BibleFirst Line: God of the BibleTune Title: FRESH AS THE MORNINGAuthor: Shirley Erena MurrayMeter: 5.5.5.4.5.5.5.4 with refrainScripture: Psalm 92:1-2; Psalm 146:5-9; Isaiah 61:1-3; Lamentations 3:22-24; Luke 4:18-19; Romans 8:22-28; Hebrews 6:17-18; 1 Peter 2:4-10Date: 2020Subject: God | Faithfulness of; God | Feminine Language and Images for; Peace and Justice | ; Word of God |
Display Title: God of the Bible, God in the GospelFirst Line: God of the Bible, God in the GospelTune Title: COLOMBOAuthor: Shirley MurrayScripture: Hebrews 10:23Date: 2000Subject: God in Creation and Providence | Faithfulness; God in Creation and Providence | Presence of; Pilgrimage and Conflict |Source: Theme Song, CCA 10th General assembly, 1996
Display Title: Fresh as the MorningFirst Line: God of the Bible, God in the GospelTune Title: SUNRISE SONGAuthor: Shirley Erena Murray, b. 1931Meter: 10 9 10 9 with refrainDate: 2016Subject: Providence |