When Grief is Raw

When grief is raw and music goes unheard

Author: Brian A. Wren
Tune: RYAN
CCLI Number: 1081890
Published in 6 hymnals

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Source: Voices Together #655
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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: When grief is raw and music goes unheard
Title: When Grief is Raw
Author: Brian A. Wren
Language: English
Copyright: © 1982 Stainer & Bell Ltd. (Admin. Hope Publishing Co.)

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Instances

Instances (1 - 6 of 6)
Text

Church Hymnary (4th ed.) #731

Hymnal #637

Text

Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise #731

Scripture Song Database #3980

The Covenant Hymnal #461

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Voices Together #655

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