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David N. Johnson
1922 - 1987 Composer of "GOD OF THE AGES" in The Worshipbook David Johnson (b. San Antonio, TX, 1922; d. Phoenix, AZ, 1987), former music department chairman at St. Olaf College, composed EARTH AND ALL STARS and published it in his Twelve Folksongs and Spirituals (1968). Johnson studied at Trinity, University, San Antonio, Texas, and received his master's and doctoral degrees in music from Syracuse University, New York. In addition to St. Olaf, he taught at Syracuse University; Alfred University, Alfred, New York; and Arizona State University. Johnson was organist at Syracuse University and organist and choir director at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in Phoenix. His publications include Instruction Book for Beginning Organists and Organ Teacher's Guide; his compositions number over three hundred and include hymn tunes, varied harmonizations, and hymn preludes.
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Elisabeth H. Burrowes
1885 - 1975 Person Name: Elisabeth Burrowes Author of "God of the Ages" in Twelve New World Order Hymns Burrowes, Elisabeth Havens (Detroit, Michigan, January 13, 1885--March 27, 1975, Berkeley, California). Elder in the Presbyterian Church.
--Twelve New Hymns for Children, The Hymn Society, DNAH Archives
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[Burrowes] is active in St. John's Presbyterian Church in Berkeley.
--Twelve New Hymns for Children, 1965. Used by permission.
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Elisabeth Burrowes is a resident of Berkeley, California, formerly of Englewood, New Jersey. She is the mother of five children, has a number of grandchildren, is the author of two books and numerous poems. Her hymn "God of the ages by whose hand", published by the Hymn Society of America in 1958, will appear in the forthcoming new edition of The Methodist Hymnal. Mrs. Burrowes, an ordained Elder in the Presbyterian Church, has recently affiliated with The South Berkeley Community Church, an inter-racial Church which is doing a deeply dedicated and inspiring work. Mrs. Burrowes wrote the Anniversary Hymn, "Almighty God, we pray thee still to guide us", for its celebration in 1964. Her married name is Mrs. Paul deNyse Burrowes. She is also the author of one of the Children's Hymns recently published by the Hymn Society entitled "Our Father, who dost lead us."
--Ten New Hymns on the Ministry, 1966. Used by permission.
Elisabeth H. Burrowes
