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C. Warwick Jordan

1840 - 1909 Topics: Afflictions Deliverance from; Christians Persecuted and Sorrowing; God Our Guardian; God Hearer of Prayer; God Our Refuge; Heart God the Strength of; Humility; Judgments On the Wicked; Nations Rebuked in Wrath; Orphans; The Poor Remembered by God; Pride; Retribution Belongs to God; Temperance Songs; The Wicked Persecuting Spirit of; The Wicked Warned Composer of "CLIFTON" in The Psalter Born: January 27, 1841, Bristol, Gloucester, England. Died: August 30, 1909, Hayward’s Heath, Sussex, England. Cremated: Golders Green, London, England. Jordan began his musical career as a chorister, first at Bristol Cathedral and later at St. Paul’s Cathedral. He was educated at Oxford (BMus 1869), and received the Lambeth degree of Doctor of Music in 1886. A champion of plainsong, he was an honorary organist of the London Gregorian Association, where he took a prominent part in the annual festivals at St. Paul’s Cathedral. He was a professor of organ and harmony at the Guildhall School of Music, and an honorary fellow, examiner and treasurer of the Royal College of Organists. Jordan held organist positions at St. Paul’s, Bunhill Row (1857); St. Luke’s Holloway (1860); and from 1866 until his death at St. Stephen’s Church, Lewisham (where he was also choir master). His works include: One Hundred and Fifty Harmonies (London: Novello, Ewer & Company, 1880) --www.hymntime.com/tch

Stanley Lefevre Krebs

b. 1864 Person Name: Stanley LeFevre Krebs Topics: Christ Love of; Cross; Crown of Saints; Faith; God Love of; Heart Searching; Heaven; Judgment; Love; Reward; Righteousness Composer of "[Mansions are prepared above]" in The Sunday School Hymnal

Norman J. Goreham

b. 1931 Topics: Biblical Names and Places Zion; Church Year Ascension of the Lord; Church Year Baptism of the Lord; Church Year Christ the King; Church Year Easter; Church Year Transfiguration; God as Refuge; God as Judge; God as King; God's Justice; Judgment; Questioning; Royal Psalms; Social Justice; Year A, Ordinary Time after Epiphany, Transfiguration Sunday; Year A, Ordinary Time after Epiphany, Transfiguration Sunday Author of "Why This Dark Conspiracy" in Psalms for All Seasons Norman J Goreham is a presbyter in the Methodist Church of New Zealand. Born and educated in England, he developed a love of Christian hymns as a boy during the Second World War, when, his mother, a devout woman, would sing hymns to her family during air raids to keep everyone’s spirits up. However he did not start writing hymn texts himself until he retired. Ordained in 1958, he served in England, West Africa and the United States of America before taking up residence in New Zealand in 1976. He holds honors degrees in theology from two British universities, is married and has two adult children and two adult grandchildren. He was the winner of the 1977 contest for a hymn to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Association of Presbyterian Church Educators and a co-winner in the 2011 Macalester Plymouth Hymn Contest. Other hymns and psalm settings of his have appeared in Hymns for the Journey (Gemini Press International), Singing the New Testament (Faith Alive Christian Resources), Psalms for All Seasons: A Complete Psalter for Worship (Faith Alive Christian Resources) and Gifts in Open Hands: More Worship Resources for the Global Community (The Pilgrim Press). Other published hymns: 1. Title: Celebrating Christian Education First Line: In the Temple courts discerning Published By: Association of Presbyterian Church Educators Published In: APCE Advocate, fall issue, September 1997 2. Title: Holy Spirit, Come Enliven First Line: Holy Spirit, come enliven Published By: Gemini Press International Name of Collection: Hymns for the Journey Year: 2002 3. Title: Open Doors First Line: When the doors are tightly shut Published By: The Pilgrim Press Name of Collection: Gifts in Open Hands: More Worship Resources for the Global Community Year: 2011 4. Title: Hear the Word of Grace First Line: Hear the courteous word of grace Published By: The Pilgrim Press Name of Collection: Gifts in Open Hands: More Worship Resources for the Global Community Year: 2011 5. Title: Hosanna! First Line: We join the crowds, who, on this day Published By: The Pilgrim Press Name of Collection: Gifts in Open Hands: More Worship Resources for the Global Community Year: 2011 6. Title: Sorrow Turned into Joy First Line: Hear me, Lord, in my distress Published By: The Pilgrim Press Name of Collection: Gifts in Open Hands: More Worship Resources for the Global Community Year: 2011 7. Title: Seek the Welfare of the City First Line: Seek the welfare of the city Published By: Macalester Plymouth United Church, St. Paul, Minnesota Occasion: Co-winner of the 2011 Macalester Plymouth Hymn Contest Year 2012 Norman Goreham

Robert P. Wetzler

b. 1932 Person Name: Robert Wetzler Topics: Biblical Names and Places Zion; Church Year Ascension of the Lord; Church Year Baptism of the Lord; Church Year Christ the King; Church Year Easter; Church Year Transfiguration; God as Refuge; God as Judge; God as King; God's Justice; Judgment; Questioning; Royal Psalms; Social Justice; Year A, Ordinary Time after Epiphany, Transfiguration Sunday; Year A, Ordinary Time after Epiphany, Transfiguration Sunday Composer of "[The LORD is King; with trembling bow in worship]" in Psalms for All Seasons

Sheldon W. Sorge

Topics: Assurance; Church Year Passion/Palm Sunday; Comfort and Encouragement; God Light from; God Obedience to; God Trust in; God as Refuge; God as Rock; God as Shield; God's Safety; God's Word; God's Armor; God's law; God's Protection; God's Strength; Hope; Humility; Judgment; Lord's Prayer 4th petition (give us today our daily bread); Mercy; Prayer; Remnant of Isarel; Renewal; Rest; Ten Commandments 8th Commandment (do not steal); Ten Commandments 9th Commandment (do not bear false witness); Trust; Year B, Ordinary Time after Epiphany, 3rd Sunday Author of "In Silence My Soul Thirsts" in Psalms for All Seasons The Rev. Dr. Sheldon W. Sorge, has been named Associate Director of the Louisville Institute, effective January 1, 2007. An ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church (USA), Sorge has served since 2000 as Associate for Theology and Worship in the national offices of the denomination. In that position, he directed the Company of New Pastors, a national mentored peer-group program for ministerial candidates and first-call pastors funded by Lilly Endowment. Previously he served churches in Durham, North Carolina; Marion, Virginia; and Elkins, West Virginia. He has also taught at Duke Divinity School, King College, Elim Bible Institute, the University of Dubuque Theological Seminary, and the Evangelical Theological Seminary of Croatia. A native of western Canada, Sorge was educated at Roberts Wesleyan College and Duke University, where he earned the Ph.D. in Christian theology and ethics and wrote a dissertation on Karl Barth and ecclesiology. Author of numerous published essays on theology, worship, and ministry, he also continues to pursue a life-long love of music as a pianist and composer. He is married to the Rev. Tammy Wiens, who earned her Masters in theology from Louisville Seminary in 2006, and has two grown daughters and two grandsons. His daughter, Stephanie Sorge, is a Master of Divinity student at Louisville Seminary. The Louisville Institute is a Lilly Endowment program based at Louisville Seminary supporting those who lead and study American religious institutions. --www.lpts.edu/news/2006/12/18 =================== Sheldon W. Sorge is Executive Presbyter of the Pittsburgh Presbytery in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He formerly served as Associate Director of the Louisville Institute in Louisville, Kentucky. http://www.thethoughtfulchristian.com

Calvin S. Harrington

1826 - 1886 Topics: Christians Evangelists; Gospel Freeness of ; Immortality; Man Dignity of; Prosperity Without God's Blessing; Resurrection; Riches; Royalty of Christ Judgment the Prerogative of; Salvation God's Gift Composer of "FISK" in The Psalter Born: May 17, 1826, St. Johnsbury, Vermont. Died: February 16, 1886, at his home in Middletown, Connecticut. Buried: Indian Hill Cemetery, Middletown, Connecticut. Harrington graduated from Wesleyan University in 1852. From 1852 to 1855, he taught Latin at the New Hampshire Conference Seminary, Sanbornton Bridge, New Hampshire; from 1855 to 1860, he served as president of the seminary. From 1861 to 1863 he was a professor of Greek at Wesleyan University; from 1863 to his death, he was a professor of Latin there. --www.hymntime.com/tch/

James M. North

b. 1836 Person Name: J. M. North Topics: Christ Exaltation; Christ The Savior; Christ Second Advent of; Christ Worshiped; Christians Duties of; Church Glorious; God Adored and Exalted; God Creator; God Glorious; God the judge; God Supremacy of; Gospel Gracious Fruit of; Gospel Invitations of ; Judgment; Missions Encouragements; Missions Triumphs of; Nations Owe Allegiance to Christ; Praise A Part of Public Worship; Praise By Nations; Praise By the Entire Creation; Praise Calls to; Praise For God's Justice; Praise For God's Power; Royalty of Christ In His Church; Royalty of Christ Judgment His Prerogative; Royalty of Christ Over All; Royalty of Christ Will Subject the World to God; Sacrifice Spiritual; Salvation Thanksgiving for; Worship Commanded Composer of "[O sing a new song to the Lord]" in Bible Songs

W. T. Wiley

Topics: Christians Christ the Life of; Deliverance From Foes; Faith Walking by; Judgments On Wicked; Praise To God; Prayer For Christ's Sake; Prayer For Deliverance from Enemies; Sacrifice Spiritual; Sin Hinders Communion with God; Worship Acts of Composer of "[Save by thy name, O Lord]" in Bible Songs

W. C. B.

Topics: Afflictions Deliverance from; Enemies Will be Destroyed; God Adored and Exalted; God the judge; Judgments On Wicked; Nations Rebuked in Wrath; Praise For Works of Providence; Retribution Inflicted; Royalty of Christ Judgment His Prerogative Composer of "[Lord, thee I'll praise with all my heart]" in Bible Songs

Tammy Wiens

Topics: Assurance; Church Year Passion/Palm Sunday; Comfort and Encouragement; God Light from; God Obedience to; God Trust in; God as Refuge; God as Rock; God as Shield; God's Safety; God's Word; God's Armor; God's law; God's Protection; God's Strength; Hope; Humility; Judgment; Lord's Prayer 4th petition (give us today our daily bread); Mercy; Prayer; Remnant of Isarel; Renewal; Rest; Ten Commandments 8th Commandment (do not steal); Ten Commandments 9th Commandment (do not bear false witness); Trust; Year B, Ordinary Time after Epiphany, 3rd Sunday Author of "In Silence My Soul Thirsts" in Psalms for All Seasons

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