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T. B. Mosley

1872 - 1927 Topics: Christian Evidences Trust, Confidence Composer of "THE LORD OF GLORY" in The Christian Hymnary. Bks. 1-4

Emma Graves Dietrich

Person Name: Emma G. Dietrick Topics: Christian Evidences Aspiration, Idealism Author of "Abide With Me, I Need Thee" in The Christian Hymnary. Bks. 1-4

Gerhard Schmeling

Topics: Christian Evidences Joy, Rejoicing Composer of "JESU MEINE FREUDE" in The Christian Hymnary. Bks. 1-4

1839 - 1908 Person Name: C. R. Hurditch Topics: Christian Evidences Joy, Rejoicing Author of "Rejoice! Rejoice! Ye Saints, Rejoice!" in The Christian Hymnary. Bks. 1-4 Hurditch, Charles Russell, was born in Exeter, Dec. 20, 1839. In 1854 he underwent a spiritual change which led him subsequently to undertake religious work in some of the villages of Devonshire, and afterwards to succeed the late Mr. Henry Hull as the Secretary of the Young Men's Christian Association, Stafford Street, London. In 1865 he published The London Hymn Book for Prayer Meetings and Special Services. This was revised in 1880. In 1873 he also publishedThe Enlarged London Hymn Book, a Collection of Hymns for Public, Social, and Private Use. Of the smaller work more than half a million copies have been sold; and of the enlarged book the 86th thousand was issued in 1881. To the first (1865) he contributed Nos. 10 and 11 given below: the rest were published in the second book (1873). 1. Arise, ye saints, arise and sing. God is Light. 2. Arm of the Lord, awake! Exalt the Saviour slain. Home Missions. 3. Come, join the hosts above. Praise of Jesus. 4. Farewell to the present, farewell. Friends parting. 5. He dies! He dies! The Son of God most holy . Good Friday. 6. Hear the gospel's joyful sound. Invitation. 7. Jesus, do Thou my vision fill. Jesus All in All. 8. Let us by faith draw nigh. Holy Communion. 9. Lord, grant Thy Spirit’s mighty power. Divine Worship. 10. Lord Jesus, we pray . Second Advent desired. 11. 0 Christ, Thou heavenly Lamb. Divine Power desired. 12. 0 God of all love! Thy presence here prove. Divine Worship. 13. 0 sacred Name! 0 Name of power. Name of Jesus. 14. sinner, wilt thou further go? Appeal and Response. 15. 0 Sovereign Lord of earth and heaven. Holy Baptism. 16. Jesus would I see. Jesus Only. 17. Rejoice, rejoice, ye saints, rejoice. Rejoicing in the Lord. 18. Salvation's song be given. Praise to Jesus. 19. Soon shall these eyes, my Saviour, see. Praise to Jesus. 20. Soon shall we find our journey o'er. Nearing Heaven. 21. Stop, thou heavy-laden stranger. Christ's Compassion. 22. The atoning blood is flowing. Redemption. 23. These supplications hear. Lent. 24. Till we meet Thee in glory . Constancy desired: 25. We bless Thy precious Name. Name of Jesus. 26. What wondrous grace in Christ we see. Christ's Humility. 27. Ye dying sons of men; Christ calls, &c. Invitation. Of these hymns, No. 1 was written as a companion hymn to “Come, let us all unite and sing. God is love; "No. 2,"about 1859;" No. 11, when he received the invitation to proceed to London, as noted above; No. 15, for the baptism of his youngest son; and No. 25 for a Conference which was held in London. All Mr. Hurditch's hymns are characterised by great simplicity and earnestness. -- John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology

Paul Beckwith

1905 - 1975 Topics: Christian Evidences Peace Author of "Thou Wilt Keep Him in Perfect Peace" in The Christian Hymnary. Bks. 1-4 Paul Beckwith was pianist for about ten years with Billy Sunday and Mel Trotter. He then attended Dallas Theological Seminary. In 1943 he started as a staff worker for Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship. He conducted evangelistic services in churches and later trained students. In 1970 he taught hymnology at Southeastern Bible College while serving as an associate staff member for Inter-Varsity.He edited several hymnals for Inter-Varsity. He died in Birmingham, Alabama, where he lived. Dianne Shapiro, from NY Times obituary, November 10, 1975 (accessed online 3/7/2020)

Alexandre Rodolphe Vinet

1797 - 1847 Person Name: Alexander Rodolphe Vinet (1799-1847) Topics: Christian Evidences Aspiration, Idealism Author of "My Saviour and My Lord" in The Christian Hymnary. Bks. 1-4 Vinet, Alexandre Rodolphe, born June 12, 1799, [sic 1797] at Ouchy, near Lausanne. His father, a man of somewhat stern religion, was schoolmaster of the village, and held a small appointment in the Canton du Vaud, Alexandre was appointed Professor of the French language at the gymnasium of Basle, at the age of 20, and occupied this office, with same work for the University, for twenty years. In 1819 he was called to the ministry, and married. At first opposed to the movement of the Réveil a deeper knowledge of its principles and deep sympathy with the persecution of its leaders, drew him heartily to its side. His pen was fearlessly used in defence of toleration (Du respect des opinion, 1824), freedom of worship (Mémoire en faveur de la liberty des cultesé, 1826), and the separation of Church and State (Essai sur la manifestation des convictions religieuses, et sur la separation de l’Église et de l’État, 1842). No work is more permanently valuable on the subject than the Essai, from the logical sequence of its conclusions from the premises laid down. In 1837 he had been recalled to Lausanne, to occupy the "chaire de théologie pratique," in the Academy. In the end of 1840, however, he resigned the chair, withdrawing at the same time from the national church. He took a prominent part in the preliminary committees for the formation of the "Église libre du Canton de Vaud"; but his proposals were largely modified in the final constitution of it, to his deep regret. He had been compelled to withdraw from the discussions by his failing health. His constitution, always delicate, gave way comparatively early, and he died May 10, 1847. His name is tenderly cherished, not only for his efforts in the cause of religious freedom, but as an Evangelical Divine and as a distinguished man of letters. His articles in the Semeur touched wide and varied subjects of literature with rare delicacy, acuteness, and truth. The hymns published in the Chants Chrétiens are only a few out of the number he wrote. They reveal the inner depth of a nature that shrank from outward demonstration of religious emotion, and are valuable on this account, as well as for that refinement of meditation which places them so high among the Protestant hymns of France. [Rev. H. Leigh Bennett, M.A.] --Excerpts from John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology (1907)

Wilmer D. Swope

1925 - 2010 Topics: Christian Evidences Joy, Rejoicing Composer of "ZION'S COURTS" in The Christian Hymnary. Bks. 1-4 Born Dec. 16, 1925 in Leetonia, OH to Herman and Mabel Swope. He was a farmer and also worked at the A & P Warehouse in Salem, OH and the Buechner Residence Hall near YSU in Youngstown, OH. He served as Fairfield Township Trustee from 1970-2001. He was a member of the Midway Mennonite Church and enjoyed writing hymns and Mennonite Church history. He died in Leetonia, OH on February 1, 2010. --See Youngstown News.