Miriam Drury (1900-1985) was a native of California and lived there most of her life. Her husband was a faculty member at San Francisco Theological Seminary. After retirement, she lived in Monte Vista Presbyterian Retirement Home, Pasadena, California. Her hymn "Walk Tall, Christian" was also included in The Worshipbook (1970). Drury composed many complete hymns (words and music), anthems, and poems for both children and adults. She was an award-winning composer for the Hymn Society of America and a number of her hymns were published by the society.
The Presbyterian Hymnal Companion 1993… Go to person page >
Tune Title: [This is the day which the Lord hath made]First Line: This is the day which the Lord hath madeComposer: Miriam DruryIncipit: 36651 14433 45612Date: 1946