Jimmy Owens

Short Name: Jimmy Owens
Full Name: Owens, Jimmy
Birth Year: 1930

Owens, James Lloyd (Jimmy). (Clarksdale, Mississippi, December 9, 1930-- ). Foursquare. Attended Millsaps College, Jackson, Miss.; Southwestern College, Memphis, Tennessee; Cathedral School of the Bible, Oakland, California; Cabot College, San Leandro, Calif. Minister of Music, The Neighborhood Church, Oakland, Calif., 1951-1966; Minister of Music, United Community Church, Glendale, Calif., 1966-1968; Minister of Music, Anaheim Christian Center (now Melodyland Christian Center), Anaheim, Calif., 1968-1969.

With his wife Carol, Owens has composed four Christian musicals. He has recorded several albums.

--Terry W. York, DNAH Archives

Wikipedia Biography

Jimmy and Carol Owens are an American husband and wife songwriting and author team. They are best known for the Christian children's album, Ants'hillvania, which was nominated for the 23rd annual Grammy Award for Best Children's Album in 1981. The Owens have worked with many singers and songwriters, either individually or together, including: Randy Stonehill, Pat Boone, Jack Hayford, Andraé Crouch, Annie Herring, 2nd Chapter of Acts, Barry McGuire, The Imperials, Larnelle Harris and more.

Texts by Jimmy Owens (22)sort ascendingAsAuthority LanguagesInstances
You shall be holy unto MeJ. O. (Author)English2
What a friend we have in Jesus, All our sins and griefs to bear (Owens)J. O. (Author)English2
This is my body, broken for youJimmy Owens (Author (vs. 1-2))English2
Święty, świętyJimmy Owens (Author)Polish2
Santo, santo; santo santo; Santo santo eres tú Señor amadoJimmy Owens (Author)Spanish2
Santo, santo, santo, santo, Santo Santo, Dios poderosoJommy Owens, b. 1930 (Author)Spanish2
Santo, santo, Pai bondosoJimmy Owens (Author)2
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow (Ken)Jimmy Owens, 1930- (Author)English2
Padre nuestro, Padre nuestroJimmy Owens (Author)Spanish2
Our God is far greater than words can make knownJimmy Owens (Author)English2
“Me seréis santos”, dice DiosJimmy Owens (Author)Spanish3
May we enter Your gates with thanksgivingJ.O. (Author)English2
Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all the earth! (Owen)Jimmy Owens, 1930- (Author)English5
Lord, achieve your holy purpose, wake Your church to intercedeJimmy Owens (Author)English2
Jesus' people come together, let your light shine!J.O. (Author)English2
If My people, which are called by My nameJimmy Owens (Adapter)English3
Holy, holy, holy, holyJimmy Owens (Author)English29
He is here, he is hereJimmy Owens (Author)English3
He is born, our Lord and SaviorJimmy Owens (Author)English2
God forgave my sin in Jesus' nameJimmy Owens (Author)English1
Clap your hands all you peopleJimmy Owens (Paraphraser (stanza 1))10
By a new and living way entrance to the very throneJ. O. (Author)3

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