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Heinrich Schütz

1585 - 1672 Topics: God as Help Composer of "[We lift our eyes unto the hills]" in Christian Worship Heinrich Schütz (baptized Oct. 9, 1585-1672) was the greatest German composer of the seventeenth century and the first to reach international prominence. His influence was felt for more than two centuries after his death. In 1598, after hearing the young Henrich sing, the Landgrave Moritz of Hessen-Kassel began a campaign to have the boy study at Kassel. In 1599, Christoph Schütz took his son to the landgrave’s seat, where he served as a choirboy and pursued his education showing particular facility in Greek, Latin, and Frence. After he lost his treble voice, he set out for the University of Marburg, where he studied law. But under the sponsorship of the landgrave, Heinrich went to Venice (1609) and studied with Giovanni Gabrieli until Gabrieli’s death in 1612. In 1613 he returned to Germany, once again studying law while serving as organist to the landgrave. He was lent to Johann Georg I of Saxony (1614) and subsequently became director of the chapel, a position he held the rest of his life. The untimely death of his wife after six years of marriage (1625) led him to devote himself to the composition of church music. After several petitions Schütz was granted leave to study with Claudio Monteverdi and once again set out for Venice. For much of his life the Thirty Years’ War obstructed his work, and he spent time moving from court to court in Europe, finally settling in Dresden in 1641, where he died. --The Presbyterian Hymnal Companion, 1993

Dale A. Witte

Topics: God as Help Composer of "[God is our refuge and strength]" in Christian Worship

James Chepponis

b. 1956 Person Name: James J. Chepponis Topics: God as Help Author of "If God Is for Us" in Christian Worship

Stuart Townend

Topics: God as Help Author of "My Dwelling Place" in Christian Worship Stuart Townend (b. 1963) grew up in West Yorkshire, England, the youngest son of an Anglican vicar. He started learning piano at a young age, and began writing music at age 22. He has produced albums for Keith Routledge and Vinesong, among many others, and has also released eight solo albums to date. Some of his better-known songs include “How Deep the Father’s Love,” “The King of Love,” and “The Power of the Cross.” He continues to work closely with friends Keith and Kristyn Getty, and is currently a worship leader in Church of Christ the King in Brighton, where he lives with wife Caroline, and children Joseph, Emma and Eden. Laura de Jong

Michel Guimont

b. 1950 Topics: God as Help Composer (refrain) of "[Hear, O my people, if you would but lisetn to me]" in Christian Worship

Alan Rees

Topics: God as Help Composer of "NISI DOMINUS" in Christian Worship

Ronald L. Shilling

Person Name: Ronald Shilling Topics: God as Help Composer of "[If the LORD had not been on our side]" in Christian Worship

W. O. Perkins

1831 - 1902 Person Name: William O. Perkins Topics: Help in Afflictions; Comfort; Communion Service; Guidance of God, of Christ; Hope; House of God ; God of Christ as Judge; Opening of Services; Persecution Of Believers Composer of "AMARA" in Psalter Hymnal (Red) William Oscar Perkins DMus USA 1831-1902. Born at Stockbridge, VT, older brother of Henry, and the son of musical parents (both singers) he was trained musically, primarly by his father. He attended the Kimball Union Academy, Meriden, NH, then studied music in Boston, MA, London, England, and Milan, Italy. He settled in Boston, MA, and founded a music academy, where he taught music. He published a number of hymnals in Boston, then moved to New York City. He was awarded an honorary doctorate of music degree in 1879 by Hamilton College. He wrote 19 books (1861-1897), including a history of the war in South Africa (1900). He published 33 hymnals 1859-1882). In 1870 he published ”The Chorister”, his 400-page music collection for choirs, schools, and conventions. He was an author, composer, editor, compiler, and originator. He died at Boston, MA. John Perry