Akers, Doris Mae b: May 21, 1922; Brookfield, Missourid: July 26, 1995; Minneapolis, Minnesota Highlights & Accomplishments Wrote her first song at age ten, and afterwards composed hundreds of gospel songs and hymns (some sources indicate 500) Had an active career as singer, choir director, songwriter, and recording artist although she had no formal training…
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Ainger, Arthur Campbell b: July 4, 1841; Blackheath, Londond: October 26, 1919; Eton, Berkshire Education Studied at Eton and Trinity College in Cambridge Highlights & Accomplishments Taught as Classics Master in Eton (1864-1901) Author of Eton Songs (1901-2) Joint author with H. G. Winkle, M.A., of an English-Latin Verse Dictionary. Hymns included in the Seventh-Day…
Addison, Jospeh b: May 1, 1672; Milston, near Aylesbury, Wiltshired: June 17, 1719; Kensington, London Education Educated at Charterhouse and Magdalen College, Oxford (BA 1691, MA 1693) Highlights & Accomplishments Wrote the poem The Campaign (1704) to celebrate the Duke of Marlborough‘s victory at Blanheim Extremely active politically in Whig circles Later on he became…
Adams, Sara Flower b: February 22, 1805; Great Harlow, Essexd: August 14, 1848; London Highlights & Accomplishments daughter of Benjamin Flower, English radical journalist and political writer member of the Unitarian chapel at Finsbury, of which William Johnson fox is a minister. Later on, Fox “fathered” her when her biological father died in 1829 close…
Ackley, Alfred Henry b: January 21, 1887; Spring Hill, Pennsylvaniad: July 3, 1960; Whittier, California Education Studied cello and graduated in music at the Royal Academy of Music in London Studied theology at Westminster Theological Seminary, Westminster, Maryland Highlights & Accomplishments Served Presbyterian churches as a minister in Wilkes-Barre, Elmhurst (Pennsylvania), and Escondido (California) Wrote…
Gallery BIRTH & DEATH b: April 29, 1751; Tiverton, Devond: December 17, 1836; London EDUCATION Bristol Baptist Academy (1769-1773) HIGHLIGHTS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS 1773-1836 Pastor at Carter Lane Particular Baptist Church, Southwark London1784 Rewarded Honorary Master of Arts, Rhode Island College1787 A Selection of Hymns, containing 588 hymns1790-1802 Published the Baptist Annual Register1792 Rewarded Honorary Doctor of Divinity,…
Jewels are pretty to look at. Not only that, but they are extremely valuable too. To have in possession a single authentic jewel is to be considered of inestimable worth. Why? Many jewelers say it is because of its rarity, beauty, and the type of polishing they go through, which is alot. Christians are like jewels too.…
Singing is one of the most enjoyable & natural activity known to man. Not only that. Research shows it helps us become healthier, prettier, and look younger. This is one of music’s many wonderful mysteries. While it has the power to touch emotions in such a way no other science or art can, it also…
John Huss’ story ended on a high note, literally. He was burned alive for refusing to recant his theologies. Yet while the flames consumed him on the stakes, no cry of pain was sounded. Instead, a voice of singing was heard. Many years later, Martin Luther reflected on Huss’ martyrdom and wrote, “I was overwhelmed with astonishment.…