People, Look East

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Author: Eleanor Farjeon

Eleanor Farjeon, (born Feb. 13, 1881, London--died June 5, 1965, Hampstead, London), English writer for children whose magical but unsentimental tales, which often mock the behaviour of adults, earned her a revered place in many British nurseries. The daughter of a British novelist and granddaughter of a U.S. actor, Eleanor Farjeon grew up in the bohemian literary and dramatic circles of London. Attending opera and theatre at 4 and writing on her father’s typewriter at 7, Farjeon came to public attention at 16 as the librettist of an opera, with music by her brother Harry, which was produced by the Royal Academy of Music. Her success with Nursery Rhymes of London Town (1916), simple tunes originally for adults but adapted and sung i… Go to person page >

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A New Hymnal for Colleges and Schools #222

Breaking Bread (Vol. 39) #40

The Book of Common Praise of the Reformed Episcopal Church #12

The United Methodist Hymnal Music Supplement II #26

Celebrating Grace Hymnal #90

Chalice Carols #20

Chalice Hymnal #142

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Glory to God #105

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The United Methodist Hymnal #202

Voices United #9

Worship in Song #56

Church Hymnary (4th ed.) #281

Common Praise (1998) #91

Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise #281

Wonder, Love, and Praise #724

Common Praise #35

Community of Christ Sings #395

Complete Anglican Hymns Old and New #557

Evangelical Lutheran Worship #248

Gather (3rd ed.) #409

Gather Comprehensive #318

Gather Comprehensive, Second Edition #337

Hymns for a Pilgrim People #83

Journeysongs (2nd ed.) #329

Journeysongs (3rd ed.) #297

One in Faith #361

RitualSong (2nd ed.) #501

RitualSong #482

Singing Our Faith #99

Singing the Living Tradition #226

The Book of Praise #125

The Covenant Hymnal #138

The Presbyterian Hymnal #12

With One Voice #626

Worship (3rd ed.) #359

Worship (4th ed.) #398

Worship and Rejoice #161

Oramos Cantando = We Pray In Song #361

One and All Rejoice #173

Glory and Praise (3rd. ed.) #223

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