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J. Calvin Bushey

1847 - 1929 Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Arranger of "Jesus Wept, Those Tears Are Over" in The Christian Hymnary. Bks. 1-4 James Calvin Bushey USA 1847-1929. Born in Arendtsville, PA, Bushey was a singing teacher who lived in Ohio during the latter 19th century. He compiled several music collections, including “The Chorus Class” (1879), “Sparkling Gems” (1880), “Choral Climax” (1886), and “Magneic Melodies” (1892), all published by the Music firm of Will L. Thompson. Bushey moved to Peoria,IL, late in life and died there. John Perry

Robert J. Powell

1932 - 2025 Person Name: Robert Powell, b. 1932 Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Composer of "HERALD, SOUND" in The Hymnal 1982 POWELL, ROBERT J., FAGO, ChM (b. 1932): B.M. in organ and composition, Louisiana State University; S.M.M. Union Theological Seminary, New York. Positions held include Assistant Organist, Cathedral of St. John the Divine, New York; Director of Music, St. Paul’s School, Concord, NH; Organist/Choirmaster, Christ Church, Greenville, SC, and Organist, Trinity United Methodist Church, Greenvillw, SC. Over 500 compositions in print. Robert J. Grimpo (from In Melody and Song, Darcey Press, 2014

Albert Allen Ketchum

1894 - 1982 Person Name: Albert A. Ketchum Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Author of "Why Do I Sing About Jesus" in Baptist Hymnal 1991 Little is known about Albert Allen Ketchum, except that he was once a student at Moody Bible Institute, in Chicago, and lived at one time in Long Beach, California. While attending Moody in the early 1920′s, he wrote the words and music for a gospel song called, "Why Do I Sing About Jesus?" It was one of 12 or 15 songs he submitted to Harry Dixon Clarke for publication. --wordwisehymns.com/2010/02/12/ ============== In the 1940′s, Ketchum was associated with Delco Products Co. in Los Angeles, CA, and lived in nearby Long Beach, but little else is known about him, including the time and place of his death, other than that he flourished in the early twentieth century. --hymnstudiesblog.wordpress.com/2009/08/13

Mac Lynch

b. 1953 Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Author of "I Will Follow" in Rejoice Hymns

J. A. Hultman

1861 - 1942 Person Name: J. A. Hultman, 1861-1942 Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Composer of "STILLA STUNDER" in The Covenant Hymnal

Joël Blomqvist

1840 - 1930 Person Name: Joel Blomqvist, 1840-1930 Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Author of "O How Blest to Be a Pilgrim" in The Covenant Hymnal Blomqvist, Joël. (Stockholm, Sweden, November 15, 1840--October 30, 1930, Kullarstad, Sweden). Swedish Free Church Movement. Upholsterer by trade, lay preacher and singer. Colporteur for Uppsala City Mission, 1874-1878. Wrote about 400 hymn texts in the pietistic tradition and almost as many tunes. Published several hymn collections including Sabbatsklockan, 1877-1878, and Fridstoner, 1879-1882. Edited musical periodical, Fridsrösten, 1884-1886. His works are representative of the Rosenian revival period. Author of "Heavenly Father, Hear My Supplication," (Helige Fader, böj ditt öra neder), "Heavenly Spirit, Gentle Spirit" (Himladuva, Ande ljuva), "Praise the Lord, All Praise and Blessing" (Loven Herren, ty att lova), and "Sabbath Day of Rest and Cheer" (Sabbatsdag, hur skön du är). J. I. Erickson, DNAH Archives

Kristyn Getty

Person Name: Kristyn Getty, b. 1980 Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Author (refrain) of "Jesus, Tender Shepherd, Hear Me" in Christian Worship Kristyn Getty (b. May 22, 1980) is a world-renowned modern hymn writer. Kristyn studied English Literature at Queen’s University of Belfast. She writes and performs with her husband, Keith Getty, and they regularly tour the United States and the United Kingdom. Laura de Jong

Juan N. De Los Santos

1876 - 1944 Person Name: Juan N. de los Santos, 1876-1944 Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Translator of "Praise the LORD, Sing Hallelujah (Al Señor dé su alabanza)" in Santo, Santo, Santo

Alvin Schutmaat

1921 - 1988 Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Arranger of "OFERTORIO (Mejia Godoy)" Alvin Schutmaat (b. 1921; d. 1988). Using arts to communicate the gospel, Columbian Alvin Schutmaat studied Latin American literature and education in Edinburgh, returning to Colombia to teach theology and music at the Presbyterian Seminary in Bogata; he also taught at the Latin American Biblical Seminary in Costa Rica. Sing! A New Creation!