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Dianne Marie Zandstra

b. 1952 Person Name: Dianne Zandstra, b. 1952 Translator (vs. 2, 4) of "Angels, from the Realms of Glory (Ángeles de alta gloria)" in Santo, Santo, Santo

1859 - 1938 Translator of "Hallelujah! Song of triumph" in The Sunday School Hymnary Pseudonyms: E. Rawdon Bailey, A. Bryce, Nora C. E. Byrne, R. Y. Harding, Ernest B. Leslie, Frank Ernest Newton, Edwyn Vincent, Hermann von Müller ============ Bonner, Carey, was born in Southwark, Surrey, May 1, 1859. He entered the Baptist ministry after studying at Rawdon College, and held pastorates at Sale, Manchester (1884-95) and Portland, Southampton (1895-1900). Since Sept. 1900 he has been Secretary of the Sunday School Union. He edited words and music of the Garland of New Sunday School Music (issued in parts, 1881 and 1882; complete edition 1886), and the S. S. Hymnary, 1905; and the music of the Christian Endeavour Hymnal, 1896, and the Junior Hymnal, 1906. The longer hymns contributed by him to these works include:— 1. Father, hear Thy children's voices. [S. S. Anniversary.] Written 1905 for a Sunday School Festival at Toledo, Ohio, 1905, as above, No. 362. 2. Gently a voice is pleading. [Come to Jesus.] Written 1902, first published in his Hymns for the Mission, 1902, No. 41; 1905, No. 225. 3. God of little children. [Reverence.] 1882, as above; edition 1886, No. 39. Also in School Hymns, 1891, and Junior Hymnal, 1906. 4. In hope, and love, and steadfast faith. [For Conventions.] Written 1896; first published 1896, as above, No. 369. 5. Now when from one another parting. [Parting Hymn.] Written 1896; 1896, as above, No. 383. 6. We join our hearts and voices. [The Children’s Friend,] 1882, as above; edition 1886, No. 25. Also in School Hymns, 1891, No. 388. See also under "Alleluia dulce carmen," p. 1602, i. [Rev. James Mearns, M.A.] --John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology, New Supplement (1907) =====================

Alexander V. Griswold

1766 - 1843 Person Name: Alexander V. Griswold Author of "Holy Father, great Creator" in The Hymnal Griswold, Alexander Viets, D.D., born at Simsbury, Connecticut, in 1766. After being for some time rector at Bristol, Rhode Island, he was consecrated bishop of the "Eastern Diocese," in 1811. He was subsequently Bishop of Massachusetts. He died in 1843, and his memoirs were published by Dr. J. S. Stone. His well-known hymn:— Holy Father, great Creator. Holy Trinity. Was written probably in 1835. It appeared in that year in his Family Prayers, in 4 st. of 6 1. and entitled "Hymn to the God of Christians." With some alterations by Bishop Coxe, it was given in Hymns for Church and Home, &c, Phila., 1860, No. 153. It was repeated in the Hymnal .... of the Protestant Episcopal Church , 1871, No. 145.[Rev. F. M. Bird, M.A.] -- John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology (1907)

Bill Wolaver

b. 1958 Arranger (last stanza setting) of "REGENT SQUARE" in Baptist Hymnal 2008 Wolaver, Bill Robert; b. 2-3-1958, Oklahoma City, OK; piano, composer editor LOC Name Authority File

Ḥabīb Guirguis

1876 - 1951 Person Name: حبيب جرجس Author of "ها سرور وحبور" in كتاب الترانيم الروحية للكنائس الإنجيلية Habeeb Guirguis, an Egyptian-born religion reformer for the Egyptian Orthodox (Coptic) church. حبيب جرجس ، بك مصلح دينى مصرى و واحد من اشهر الوعاظ فى الكنيسه القبطيه الارتودوكسيه ، انصب اهتمامه على التعليم و خصوصيه المسيحيه المصريه فأسس الكليه الأكليريكيه -مدرسة الاسكندريه اللاهوتيه- فى العصر الحديث

E. Cronenwett

1841 - 1931 Translator of "Precious Word From God In Heaven" in American Lutheran Hymnal Cronenwett, Emmanuel, a Lutheran Pastor at Butler, Pennsylvania, U.S.A., contributed to the Evangelical Lutheran Hymnal, Published by Order of the Evangelical Lutheran Joint Synod of Ohio and other States, 1880, in addition to 20 translations from the German, the following original hymns, some of which rank with the best in the collection:— 1. A holy state is wedded life. Domestic Worship. 2. Faith is wisdom from on high. Faith. 3. Heavenly Father, Jesus taught us. Prayer. 4. Lord, Thine omniscience I adore. Omniscience. 5. O Triune God, Thy blessing great. Domestic Worship. 6. Of omniscient grace I sing. Omniscience. 7. Of Zion's honour angels sing. Ordination. 8. The precepts of the word are pure. Holy Scripture. 9. The Spirit's fruits are peace and love. Fruits of the Spirit. 10. 'Tis a marvel in our eyes. Foundation Stone laying of a Church. 11. To Thee, our fathers' God, we bow. Domestic Worship. 12. Unto Caesar let us render. National Thanksgiving. 13. We have a sure, prophetic word. Holy Scripture. --John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology (1907)

David Regier

Person Name: David P. Regier Author of "I Will Sing of Love and Justice" in Psalms of Grace

Leland Bryant Ross

b. 1954 Person Name: ROS' Haruo Translator of "Anĝelar' el regnoj gloraj" in TTT-Himnaro Cigneta American Baptist layman. Amateur hymnologist and polyglot. Translator of many hymns into, and author of a few in, Esperanto, as well as some hymns in English. 13 texts (incl. 3 original) in Adoru, plus two in Espero Katolika's supplement. Edited the largest online Esperanto hymnal, TTT-Himnaro Cigneta, now accessible via the Wayback Machine at archive.org, (https://web.archive.org/web/20091021113553/http://geocities.com/cigneto/pretaj.html) as well as in large part here on Hymnary.org. Lives near Seattle.

P. M.

Author of "La Caridad" in Himnario de la Iglesia Metodista Episcopal

James Rosenthal

b. 1951 Person Name: Jim Rosenthal Author of "Good Saint Nicholas of Myra" in Hymns and Devotions for Daily Worship Founder of the St. Nicholas Society, author of St. Nicholas: A Closer Look At Christmas (2005) and Icon of Gentleness: Saint Nicholas (2020).