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Christopher M. Idle

b. 1938 Person Name: Christopher Idle (b. 1938) Author of "Glory to God, the source of all our mission" in Ancient and Modern Christopher Martin Idle (b. Bromley, Kent, England, 1938) was educated at Elthan College, St. Peter's College, Oxford, and Clifton Theological College in Bristol, and was ordained in the Church of England. He served churches in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria; London; and Oakley, Suffolk; and recently returned to London, where he is involved in various hymnal projects. A prolific author of articles on the Christian's public responsibilities, Idle has also published The Lion Book of Favorite Hymns (1980) and at least one hundred of his own hymns and biblical paraphrases. Some of his texts first appeared in hymnals published by the Jubilate Group, with which he is associated. He was also editor of Anglican Praise (1987). In 1998 Hope Publishing released Light Upon the River, a collection of 279 of his psalm and hymn texts, along with suggested tunes, scripture references, and commentary. Bert Polman

Bradford Gray Webster

1898 - 1991 Person Name: Bradford G. Webster (1898-1991) Author of "O Jesus Christ, to You" in Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal Bradford Gray Webster (1898-1991) was born in Syracuse, NY. Before service in World War I, he attended Amherst College. A graduate of Boston University of Theology he served as a Methodist minister for forty years, all in pastorates in New York State. His most popular hymn is "O Jesus Christ, May Grateful Hymns Be Rising." --www.hopepublishing.com/

Carlton C. Buck

1907 - 1999 Person Name: Carlton C. Buck, b. 1907 Author of "O God of youth, we come to You" in The Book of Praise Carlton C. Buck served as the Pastor of the First Christian Church of Eugene, Oregon until 1960. Prior to this he held various pastorates in Christian Churches in Southern California, including a fourteen year pastorate in Fullerton from which he came to Eugene. A native of Salina, Kansas, he lived most of his adult life on the west coast. He received a Bachelor of Sacred Music Degree from the Los Angeles Bible Seminary, a Master of Arts and an honorary D.D. from San Gabriel College. He also worked at Whittier College and Chapman College. He is the author of three books, and of numerous sacred songs; and was a member of the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers. He is the author of the Hymn Society's "O Master Teacher, Teach us Now" in Fifteen New Christian Education Hymns, and "Bless Thou Our Christian Homes, O Lord" in Marriage and Family Life Hymns. --From, Ten New Hymns on the Ministry, 1966. Used by permission.

Alan Gaunt

1935 - 2023 Person Name: Alan Gaunt (1935-) Author of "Eternal God, Your Love's Tremendous Glory" in Common Praise (1998)

Edmund P. Clowney

Author of "You Came to Us, Dear Jesus" in Trinity Hymnal (Rev. ed.)

Elisabeth H. Burrowes

1885 - 1975 Person Name: Elisabeth Burrowes, b.1885 Author of "O God, send men" in The Book of Praise 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 ============================ [Burrowes] is active in St. John's Presbyterian Church in Berkeley. --Twelve New Hymns for Children, 1965. Used by permission. ============================ 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.

K. W. Clements

b. 1943 Person Name: Keith Clements Translator of "By gracious powers so wonderfully sheltered" in Praise! psalms hymns and songs for Christian worship

Janet Wootton

b. 1952 Author of "Dear Mother God" in Voices United

Cecil H. Boutflower

1863 - 1942 Person Name: C. H. Boutflower (1863-1942) Author of "O joy of God, we seek you in the morning" in Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) Cecil Henry Boutflower /ˈboʊflaʊər/ (1863–1942) was an Anglican bishop who served both at home and abroad. See also in: Wikipedia