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Ahasuer Fritsch

1629 - 1701 Person Name: Ahasverus Fritsch, 1629-1701 Scripture: John 1:6-31 Composer of "WAS FRAG ICH NACH DER WELT" in Lutheran Service Book Born: December 16, 1629, Mücheln, Saxony. Died: August 24, 1701, Rudolstadt, Germany. With help from the family of a young noble he tutored, Fritsch received a good education, earning his law degree from the University of Jena in 1661. He later became chancellor of the university and president of the Consistory of Rudolstadt. He wrote on numerous subjects, including antiquities, law, and religion, and collected hymns. Hymns-- "Liebster Immanuel, Herzog der Frommen" "Dearest Immanuel, Prince of the Lowly" Music-- WAS FRAG' ICH NACH DER WELT --www.cyberhymnal.org/bio

James Gertmenian

Person Name: James Gertmenian, 1947- Scripture: John 1:9 Author of "Throughout These Lenten Days and Nights" in Worship and Rejoice Following his graduation from Union Theological Seminary in 1972, James Gertmenian (b. South Pasedena, California, 1947) served congregations in New York, Connecticut, and Minnesota before accepting a call to Plymouth Congregational Church in Minneapolis, where he is pastor and senior staff member. Sing! A New Creation

Stuart Townend

Scripture: John 1:1-15 Author of "Across the Lands" in Lift Up Your Hearts Stuart Townend (b. 1963) grew up in West Yorkshire, England, the youngest son of an Anglican vicar. He started learning piano at a young age, and began writing music at age 22. He has produced albums for Keith Routledge and Vinesong, among many others, and has also released eight solo albums to date. Some of his better-known songs include “How Deep the Father’s Love,” “The King of Love,” and “The Power of the Cross.” He continues to work closely with friends Keith and Kristyn Getty, and is currently a worship leader in Church of Christ the King in Brighton, where he lives with wife Caroline, and children Joseph, Emma and Eden. Laura de Jong

Peter Cutts

1937 - 2024 Person Name: Peter Cutts, 1937- Scripture: John 1:1-3 Composer of "TRINITY" in Worship and Rejoice

Frederick R. C. Clarke

b. 1931 Person Name: F. R. C. Clarke, 1931- Scripture: John 1:1-18 Composer of "SYDENHAM STREET" in Common Praise (1998) Wrote A William Boyce suite, 1973 and Healey Willan, c1983

Gerald H. Knight

1908 - 1979 Person Name: Gerald Knight, 1908-1979 Scripture: John 1:6-8 Harmonizer of "LOBET DEN HERREN" in Common Praise Gerald Hocken Knight CBE (1908–1979) was an cathedral organist, who served at Canterbury Cathedral. Gerald Hocken Knight was born on 27 July 1908 in Par, Cornwall, and was educated at Truro Cathedral School and Peterhouse, Cambridge. He was an articled organ pupil of Hubert Stanley Middleton at Truro Cathedral. He was appointed a Fellow of the Royal School of Church Music in 1964. He published the following compositions and books: The Treasury of English Church Music. Volume one. 1100-1545. Edited by Denis Stevens, etc. 1965 Accompaniments for unison Hymn-singing. 1971 Christ whose Glory fills the Skies. [Anthem for treble voices and organ.] Words by Charles Wesley, etc. 1957 The Coventry Mass. Adapted from medieval sources. Accompaniment by G. H. Knight. 1966 Incidental Vocal Music to "The Devil to pay," Play by Dorothy L. Sayers. 1939 Incidental Music to The Zeal of Thy House, Dorothy L. Sayers. 1938 Twenty Questions on Church Music. Answered by G. H. Knight (Series. no. 3.), 1950 R.S.C.M. The first forty years. 1968 --en.wikipedia.org/

Michael Frye

Scripture: John 1:4 Author of "Be the fire in my heart" in Singing the Faith

Nigel Eastgate

1930 - 2001 Person Name: Nigel Eastgate (b. 1930) Scripture: John 1:1-14 Composer of "PEACE CAROL" in Church Hymnary (4th ed.)

William Knapp

1698 - 1768 Person Name: William Knapp (1698-1768) Scripture: John 1:8 Composer (melody) of "WAREHAM" in Church Hymnary (4th ed.) Born: 1698, Wareham, Dorsetshire, England. Died: September 26, 1768, Poole, Dorsetshire, England. Buried: Poole, Dorsetshire, England.