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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 >
BUNESSAN is a Gaelic tune that was first published (melody only) in Lachlan Macbean's Songs and Hymns of the Gael (1888) as a setting for Mary Macdonald's carol "Child in the Manger." The tune is named after Macdonald's birthplace on the Isle of Mull, Scotland. BUNESSAN is also well known as the set…
Display Title: Wonder of WondersFirst Line: Wonder of WondersTune Title: WONDER OF WONDERSAuthor: Brian Wren, b. 1936Meter: 55 54 DScripture: Luke 6:27-38Date: 2011Subject: Baptism and Thanksgiving Services | ; Human Life and Relationships |
Display Title: Wonder of wondersFirst Line: Wonder of wondersTune Title: LANGLEY GROVEAuthor: Brian Wren, b. 1936Meter: 55 54 DScripture: Luke 6:27-38Date: 2011Subject: Baptism and Thanksgiving Services | ; Human Life and Relationships |
Display Title: Wonder of WondersFirst Line: Wonder of wondersTune Title: WONDER OF WONDERSAuthor: Brian Wren, 1936-Meter: 5.5.5.4.5.5.5.4.D.Date: 1993Subject: Service Music | Namings, Dedications, and Christenings
Display Title: Wonder of wondersFirst Line: Wonder of wonders, life is beginningTune Title: LOVELLEAuthor: Brian WrenDate: 1992Source: Faith Looking Forward, 1983