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E. Cronenwett

1841 - 1931 Person Name: Emanuel Cronenwett Author of "Faith Is Wisdom From On High" 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)

Mary Fawler Maude

1819 - 1913 Person Name: M. F. Maude (1819-1913) Author of "When of old, in lowly state" in A Missionary Hymn Book Maude, Mary Fawler, née Hooper, daughter of George Henry Hooper, of Stanmore, Middlesex, was married in 1841 to the late Joseph Maude, some time Vicar of Chirk, near Ruabon, and Hon. Canon of St. Asaph, who died in Feb. 1887. Mrs. Maude's hymns were published in her Twelve Letters on Confirmation, 1848, and in Memorials of Past Years, 1852 (privately printed). Her best known hymn, is "Thine for ever, God of love" (Confirmation). Concerning it Mrs. Maude says: -- "It was written in 1847 for my class in the Girls' Sunday School of St. Thomas, Newport, Isle of Wight, and published in 1848 at the beginning of a little book called ‘Twelve Letters on Confirmation,' by a Sunday School Teacher, and reprinted in the Memorials, 1852." [S. MSS.] The original is in 7 stanzas of 4 lines. It is usually abbreviated, and stanzas ii., iii. transposed, as in the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge Church Hymns, 1871; the Hymnal Companion; Hymns Ancient & Modern, 1875, Thring's Collection, 1882, and most other hymnbooks. As a hymn for Confirmation its use is extensive. The omitted stanzas are:— "Thine for ever in that day When the world shall pass away: When the trumpet note shall sound, And the nations underground "Shall the awful summons hear, Which proclaims the judgment near. Thine for ever. 'Neath Thy wings Hide and save us, King of Kings." -- John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology (1907)

F. M. Owen

1842 - 1883 Person Name: Frances Mary Owen Author of "When Thy soldiers take their swords" in The American Hymnal for Chapel Service Frances Mary Owen, née Synge, wife of the Rev. J. A. Owen, Assistant Master at Cheltenham College, was born April 16, 1842, and died June 19, 1883. --John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology, Appendix, Part II (1907)

George William Conder

1821 - 1874 Person Name: G. W. Conder Author of "All Things Praise Thee" in Redeeming Love Conder, George William, only son of George Conder, was born at Hitchin, Herts, Nov. 30,1821. After studying at Highbury College, London, he became, in 1845, co-pastor, with Mr. Judson, of High Wycombe Congregational Church. In 1849 he succeeded the late Dr. Winter Hamilton as minister of Belgrave Chapel, Leeds, passing thence to Cheethum Hill, Manchester, in 1864, and Queen's Road, Forest Hill, London, 1870. He died at Forest Hill, Nov. 8, 1874. Whilst at Leeds he assisted in compiling the Leeds Hymn Book 1853. He also published in 1874 an Appendix to that selection to which he contribute "All things praise Thee, Lord most high," and " Lord Jesus, Shepherd of mankind." [Rev. James Mearns, M.A.] --John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology (1907) ================ Conder, G. W. , p. 255, ii. Other hymns by him in his Appendix, 1874, are, "Now to the glorious Trinity" (Laying a Foundation Stone), and "Lord, may a sinful little child?" (A Child's Prayer). --John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology, Appendix, Part II (1907)

Carman H. Milligan

1909 - 2009 Person Name: Carman H. Milligan, 1909- Harmonizer of "DIX" in The Book of Praise

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Author of "Hail to Thee, our risen King!" in Standard Hymns and Spiritual Songs

Phillip E. Allen

Arranger (last st. and choral ending) of "DIX" in Baptist Hymnal 2008

Robert C. Bennett

b. 1933 Composer (descant) of "DIX" in The United Methodist Hymnal Music Supplement

C. C. Cox

1816 - 1882 Translator of "Without haste, and without rest" in Jubilate Deo Cox, Christopher Christian, M.D., was a Maryland physician, and long prominent in the public service. Born at Baltimore, Aug. 28, 1816, and graduated at Yale College, 1835. He practised medicine in Baltimore, 1838, and in Talbot County, Maryland, 1843. In 1861 he became Brigade Surgeon U. S. A., and resided in Washington. He died Nov. 25, 1882. He was a member of the Protestant Episcopal Church. His hymns in common use are:— 1. Silently the shades of evening. Evening. Written in 1840 or 1846, and published in Woodworth's Cabinet, 1847, with music. It is much used in American hymn-books. 2. The burden of my sins, 0 Lord. Lent. Appeared in the Cantate Domino, Boston, 1859, together with two additional originals and two translations. These hymns are unknown to English collections. [Rev. F. M. Bird, M.A.] --John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology (1907)