Wonder of Wonders

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Source: Community of Christ Sings #491
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Author: Brian A. Wren

Brian Wren (b. Romford, Essex, England, 1936) is a major British figure in the revival of contemporary hymn writing. He studied French literature at New College and theology at Mansfield College in Oxford, England. Ordained in 1965, he was pastor of the Congregational Church (now United Reformed) in Hockley and Hawkwell, Essex, from 1965 to 1970. He worked for the British Council of Churches and several other organizations involved in fighting poverty and promoting peace and justice. This work resulted in his writing of Education for Justice (1977) and Patriotism and Peace (1983). With a ministry throughout the English-speaking world, Wren now resides in the United States where he is active as a freelance lecturer, preacher, and full-time h… Go to person page >

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Text Information

First Line: Wonder of wonders, Life is beginning
Title: Wonder of Wonders
Author: Brian A. Wren
Meter: 5.5.5.4 D
Language: English
Copyright: © 1983, Stainer & Bell Ltd., admin. Hope Publishing Co.
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Tune

LOVELLE


BUNESSAN

BUNESSAN is a Gaelic tune that was first published (melody only) in Lachlan Macbean's Songs and Hymns of the Gael (1888) as a setting for Mary Macdonald's carol "Child in the Manger." The tune is named after Macdonald's birthplace on the Isle of Mull, Scotland. BUNESSAN is also well known as the set…

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LANGLEY GROVE


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Timeline

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Instances

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Community of Christ Sings #491

Community of Christ Sings #491
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Hymnal Supplement 1991 #760

Hymnal Supplement 1991 #760

Hymnal #622

Hymnal #622

Singing the Faith #543a

Singing the Faith #543a

Singing the Faith #543b

Singing the Faith #543b
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Singing the Living Tradition #408

Singing the Living Tradition #408
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