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H. W. Elliott

1865 - 1930 Hymnal Number: 215 Composer of "['Tis my Lord who knows all griefs and woes]" in Into Our Hands Hugh Wilson Elliott, associate founder of The Trio Company, Waco, Texas

1890 - 1967 Hymnal Number: 268 Author of "In Remembrance" in Into Our Hands Roland Rudolph Porter born in Arkansas, died in Missouri. He was a preacher in Churches of Christ in Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Missouri. He is the author of at least four hymnals: Crowning Praise, No. 2 (1941), Favorite Songs of the Church (1948), Church Praises (1952), and Singing His Praises (1957). Dianne Shapiro, from Find a Grave website (accessed 6/17/2022) Monty Lynn, from History of the Restoration Movement website (accessed 9/20/2022)

R. J. Stevens

Hymnal Number: 263 Arranger of "[Oh, how great the salvation in Jesus]" in Into Our Hands

Gene C. Finley

1929 - 2021 Hymnal Number: 128 Author of "Lord, Dismiss Us In Thy Care" in Into Our Hands Gene Cleveland Finley born and died in Arkansas Dianne Shapiro, from Find a Grave website (accessed 6/20/2022)

Forrest M. McCann

1931 - 2020 Person Name: Forest M. McCann Hymnal Number: 29 Author of "Jesus, Wonderful Thou Art" in Into Our Hands Forrest Mason McCann (b. Lometa, Texas, October 12, 1931; d. November 23, 2020) was a historian of church hymnology and a professor of English at Abilene Christian University (Abilene, Texas) from 1968 to 1996. McCann served as an editor of two editions of E. L. Jorgenson's *Great Songs of the Church* and was editor-in-chief of *Great Songs of the Church, Revised*, published by ACU Press. He was educated at Florida Christian College (Temple Terrace, Florida; A.A., 1950), the University of Florida (B.A., 1952; M.A., 1966), and Texas Tech University (Ph.D., 1980). McCann also authored *Hymns and History* which provides background on each hymn, author, and composer in the hymnal he edited. Monty Lynn

Harold Norman Gipson

1918 - 2007 Person Name: H. N. G. Hymnal Number: 221 Arranger of "Soldiers Of Christ, Arise!" in Into Our Hands Minister of the churches of Christ in Texas, Maine, and Massachusetts. Faculty member of Sunset International Bible Institute. - Garrett Herndon, from https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/19397241/harold_norman-gipson, accessed 1/7/2025

Ira D. Brister

1887 - 1964 Person Name: I. D. B. Hymnal Number: 307 Author of "Not A Step Without Jesus" in Into Our Hands

John D. Bacon

b. 1900 Hymnal Number: 164 Composer of "[God is love: His mercy brightens]" in Into Our Hands

H. C. Finley

1884 - 1970 Hymnal Number: 233 Author of "There's Only One Way" in Into Our Hands H. C. (Hiram Cleveland) Finley was born in Sharp County, Arkansas April 2, 1884. his parents were Stephen and Mary Amelia Moody Finley. In 1909 he was married to Lucy Edna Mason, daughter of a music teacher. To them were born six children. He preached and taught singing schools in several states for more than 40 years. He has had songs published in several books. His most popular song is "There's Only One Way." Other songs are "No Wonder You're Sad," "Sinner, Put Your Trust in Jesus," and Glory and Honor Be To Christ." He died February 17, 1970. His wife died June 26, 1976. Rhonda McDonald, great grand-daughter (email)