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Johann C. Schwedler

1672 - 1730 Topics: Jesus Christ Praise and Thanksgiving; Adoration and Praise; Assurance; Faith; Glory; Healing; Jesus Christ Cross; Jesus Christ Life In; Jesus Christ name; Jesus Christ Praise; Reward; Salvation; Security; Victory; Witness; Epiphany 4 Year A; Epiphany 5 Year A; Epiphany 6 Year A; Proper 21 Year A; Proper 26 Year A; Lent 4 Year B; Easter 2 Year C; Proper 23 Year C Author of "Ask Me What Great Thing I Know" in Voices United Schwedler, Johann Christoph, son of Anton Schwedler, farmer and rural magistrate at Krobsdorf, near Lowenberg, in Silesia, was born at Krobsdorf, Dec. 21, 1672, and matriculated at the University of Leipzig, in 1695 (M.A. 1697). In 1698 he was appointed assistant minister at Niederwiese, near Greiffenberg, and began his duties there on the 18th Sunday after Trinity. On the death of the diaconus, Christoph Adolph, he succeeded him as diaconus, in December, 1698; and, finally, in 1701, he became pastor there. He died at Niederwiese, suddenly, during the night of Jan. 12, 1730. Schwedler was a powerful and popular preacher, and peculiarly gifted in prayer. It is said that sometimes, beginning service at 5 or 6 a.m., he would continue the service to relays who in succession filled the church, till 2 or 3 p.m. He also founded an orphanage at Niederwiese. He was a near neighbour and great friend of Johann Mentzer and N. L. von Zinzendorf. As a hymnwriter he was useful and popular. The principal theme of his hymns was the Grace of God through Christ, and the joyful confidence imparted to the soul that experienced it. Of his hymns, 462 appeared in his Die Lieder Mose und des Lammes, oder neu eingerichtetes Gesang-Buch, Budissin, 1720, Nos. 345-806. Others are in his Wöchentliche Hauss-Andacht, 1112, in his various devotional works, and in the hymn-books of the period. The only hymn by Schwedler translated into English is:— Wollt ihr wissen was mein Preis? Jesus the Crucified, or Love to Christ. Founded on 1 Cor. ii. 2, and Gal. vi. 14. The trs. in common use are:— 1. Ask ye what great thing I know. By Dr. Kennedy, in his Hymnologia Christiana, 1863, No. 620, being a good tr. of st. i.-v., with a sixth stanza suggested by st. vi. of the German. 2. Do you ask what most I prize? This is a fairly close version, omitting st. vi., as No. 98, in the Moravian Hymn Book, 1886. [Rev. James Mearns, M.A.] --Excerpts from John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology (1907)

Percy Dearmer

1867 - 1936 Topics: The Church at Worship Holy Communion; liturgical Communion Songs; Brotherhood/Sisterhood; Christian Experience; Church Community in Christ; Church Permanence; Discipleship and Service; Friendship; Hallelujah; Jesus Christ Presence; Love Feast; Love for Others; Service Music Gathering, Call to Worship, Greeting; Service Music Following Lord's Supper; Service Music Sending Forth/Commissioning; Table Graces; Easter 4 Year A; Easter 6 Year A; Proper 18 Year A; Easter 2 Year B; Proper 8 Year B; Epiphany 2 Year C; Holy thursday Year ABC Author of "Draw Us in the Spirit's Tether" in Voices United Dearmer, Percy, M.A., son of Thomas Dearmer, was born in London, Feb. 27, 1867, and educated at Westminster School and at Christ Church, Oxford (B.A. 1890, M.A. 1896). He was ordained D. 1891, P. 1892, and has been since 1901 Vicar of S. Mary the Virgin, Primrose Hill, London. He has been Secretary of the London Branch of the Christian Social Union since 1891, and is the author of The Parson's Handbook, 1st edition, 1899, and other works. He was one of the compilers of the English Hymnal, 1906, acting as Secretary and Editor, and contributed to it ten translations (38, 95, 150, 160, 165, 180, 215, 237, 352, 628) and portions of two others (242, 329), with the following originals:— 1. A brighter dawn is breaking. Easter. Suggested by the Aurora lucis, p. 95, but practically original. 2. Father, Who on man dost shower. Temperance. 3. God, we thank Thee, not in vain. Burial. 4. Holy God, we offer here. Holy Communion. 5. Jesu, good above all other. For Children. 6. Lord, the wind and sea obey Thee. For those at Sea. 7. The winter's sleep was long and deep. St. Philip and St. James. [Rev. James Mearns, M.A.] --John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology, New Supplement (1907)

John Ireland

1879 - 1962 Topics: The Christian Year Holy Week; Christian Year Passion/Palm Sunday; Christian Year Holy Week; God Love; Hosanna; Jesus Christ Cross; Jesus Christ Friend; Jesus Christ Incarnation; Jesus Christ Love of; Jesus Christ Passion; Jesus Christ Saviour; Jesus Christ Signs and Wonders; Love; Music and Singing; Sacrifice; Salvation; Palm/Passion Sunday Year A; Easter 6 Year A; Proper 22 Year A; Lent 1 Year B; Lent 5 Year B; Palm/Passion Sunday Year B; Good Friday Year B; Easter 3 Year B; Palm/Passion Sunday Year C; Good Friday Year C; Easter 3 Year C; Good Friday Year ABC Composer of "LOVE UNKNOWN" in Voices United John Ireland (1879-1962) studied at Durham University in England and became a church organist, choirmaster, editor, and lecturer, eventually teaching at the Royal College of Church Music. He was a gifted composer of music for voice, piano, organ, chamber music, and orchestra that were recognized for their excellence during his lifetime; LOVE UNKNOWN was his only hymn tune, found today in numerous hymnals. Emily Brink

Pablo D. Sosa

1933 - 2020 Person Name: Pablo D. Sosa, b. 1933 Topics: Confession of Sin; Freedom and Liberation Spiritual; Healing; Year A Epiphany 6; Year A Proper 19; Year C Proper 25 Composer of "CAMACUA" in The New Century Hymnal Pablo Sosa (b. 1933 - d. 2020) grew up and was educated in Argentina, the U.S. (Westminster Choir College), and Germany. For years he pastored a large Methodist congregation in Buenos Aires, Argentina while composing songs, leading choirs, editing hymnals, producing religious broadcasts, and teaching liturgy and hymnology at a seminary. Meanwhile, life in Argentina pushed him to question his assumptions about what’s best for congregational singing. During Argentina’s “dirty war,” two young women from his church were disappeared, possibly for working among the poor. As Catholic and Protestant churches hesitated whether to speak out, remain silent, or support the government, many people lost faith. Economic meltdown after the war plunged many middle-class Argentinians into poverty. Sosa’s growing social awareness widened his vision for “lifting up hope with a song.” He often describes worship as “the fiesta of the faithful,” where all are welcome and all music is seen as “part of the ‘song of the earth,’ which answers the psalmist’s call ‘Sing joyfully to God, all the earth!’ (Psalm 98:4).” Whether in his home church, Iglesia Evangélica Metodista La Tercera (Third Methodist Church) in Buenos Aires, or at churches or conferences around the world, he urges people, “Put your body into worship!” And he reminds them of the biblical connection between justice and worship. CICW Website Bio (http://www.calvin.edu/worship)

Friedrich Filitz

1804 - 1876 Topics: The Church at Worship Opening and Morning Hymns; liturgical Opening Hymns; Holy Spirit Presence; Jesus Christ Person; Jesus Christ Presence; Jesus Christ Resurrection; Opening Hymns; Service Music Gathering, Call to Worship, Greeting; Worship; Easter 6 Year A; Trinity Sunday Year A; Proper 18 Year A; Easter 2 Year B; Easter 2 Year C; Easter 4 Year C Composer of "BEMERTON (CASWALL)" in Voices United Friedrich Filitz PhD Germany 1804-1876. Born at Arnstadt. Thuringia, he was a German composer and musicologist. He collected church music. He also studied philosophy. In 1833 he worked in Berlin as a music critic and at other employment. He was also a music historian. With Ludwig Erck, he published a collection of 15th & 17th Century chorales in 1845. He moved to Munich and published a chorale book in 1847. His legacy of vauable church music was donated to the Bavarian State Library, where it has made many forgotten works available once again. He died in Bonn, Germany. John Perry

Claude Rozier

Topics: Proper 6 Year C Translator (into French) of "What Wondrous Love Is This" in Voices United

Walter Russell Bowie

1882 - 1969 Topics: A New Heaven and A New Earth Completion of Creation and City of God; Biblical Characters John; Brotherhood/Sisterhood; Building/Bridge; Challenge; Church Community in Christ; City/City of God; Confession; Courage; Eternal Life; Funerals and Memorial Services; God Kingdom, Majesty, Realm; Grace; Heaven(s)/Paradise; Jesus Christ Lamb of God; Jesus Christ Second Coming; Justice; Kingdom of God; Life; Petition; Second Coming; Service; Social Concerns; Strength; Vision/Dream; Proper 23 Year A; Epiphany 5 Year B; Proper 15 Year B; All Saints Year B; Easter 4 Year C; Easter 5 Year C; Easter 6 Year C; New Year Year ABC Author of "O Holy City, Seen of John" in Voices United Walter Russell Bowie (October 8, 1882–April 23, 1969), was a priest, author, editor, educator, hymn writer, and lecturer in the Episcopal Church (United States). See also in: Wikipedia

Frederick R. C. Clarke

b. 1931 Person Name: F. R. C. Clarke Topics: Proper 6 Year B Arranger of "RHUDDLAN" in Voices United Wrote A William Boyce suite, 1973 and Healey Willan, c1983

Joseph Haydn

1732 - 1809 Person Name: Franz Joseph Haydn Topics: Comfort and Assurance; Eternal Life; Morning; Prayer; Year B Advent 1; Year B Epiphany 6; Year B Proper 8; Year C Easter 3; Year C Proper 5 Composer of "HAYDN" in The New Century Hymnal Franz Joseph Haydn (b. Rohrau, Austria, 1732; d. Vienna, Austria, 1809) Haydn's life was relatively uneventful, but his artistic legacy was truly astounding. He began his musical career as a choirboy in St. Stephen's Cathedral, Vienna, spent some years in that city making a precarious living as a music teacher and composer, and then served as music director for the Esterhazy family from 1761 to 1790. Haydn became a most productive and widely respected composer of symphonies, chamber music, and piano sonatas. In his retirement years he took two extended tours to England, which resulted in his "London" symphonies and (because of G. F. Handel's influence) in oratorios. Haydn's church music includes six great Masses and a few original hymn tunes. Hymnal editors have also arranged hymn tunes from various themes in Haydn's music. Bert Polman

W. H. Wong

b. 1917 Person Name: Wing-Hee Heyward Wong Topics: Proper 6 Year A Translator (into Chinese) of "Amazing Grace, How Sweet the Sound" in Voices United