Gallery Charlestown Female Seminary BIRTH & DEATH b: 16 March 1828; West Wilton, New Hampshired: 26 July 1855; West Wilton, New Hampshire EDUCATION Charlestown Female Seminary (CFS) in Massachusetts, which offered studies in English, art, music, and languages. Although she planned to become a teacher of French and painting, the onset of an eye problem in 1850,…
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Gallery BIRTH & DEATH b: 3 May 1832; West Wilton, New Hampshired: 6 March 1903; Battle Creek, Michigan EDUCATION Phillips Exeter Academy, Exeter, New Hampshire HIGHLIGHTS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS his infected left leg had to be amputated above the knee and this inspired him to invent and patent an artificial leg with a moveable ankle later on patented…
This short article is reproduced from the International Adventist Musicians Association website, written by Dan Schultz Wayne H. Hooper, a talented musician, was associated with many aspects of the Seventh-day Adventist church’s music for over four decades. Following three decades at the Voice of Prophecy, where he played an outsized role in guiding the evolution…
Gallery BIRTH & DEATH b: 14 May 1754; Grafton, Massachusettsd: 14 January 1841; Adams, Massachusetts EDUCATION Largely in part due to Bible reading HIGHLIGHTS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS Wrote about 2 dozen hymns, some reprinted 500 times in American collections, and other texts continued in use into the 20th century Played a substantial part in the molding of the…
Gallery BIRTH & DEATH b: 15 February 1810; Beaufort, South Carolinad: 8 February 1883; Nacogdoches, Texas EDUCATION In Charleston, she was educated by the Misses Ramsay, the daughters of Dr. David Ramsay, the historian, and granddaughters, on the maternal side, of John Laurens, who figured conspicuously in the early history of the American Revolution. The…
George Beverly Shea (1909–2013), born in Winchester, Ontario, was a beloved gospel singer best known for his long-time collaboration with evangelist Billy Graham. Trained by musically gifted parents, Shea’s voice became a hallmark of 20th-century evangelical crusades. His ministry began at Moody Bible Institute and expanded globally through radio. A Grammy winner and Gospel Music Hall of Fame inductee, Shea’s powerful solos prepared hearts for the gospel message at Billy Graham’s crusades for decades.
John Newton (1725–1807), once a slave trader turned evangelical minister, is best known as the author of Amazing Grace. Deeply influenced by his devout mother, Newton’s dramatic conversion during a storm at sea led to his ordination in the Church of England and his active role in the abolition movement. As a preacher, hymn writer (Olney Hymns, 1779), and mentor to William Wilberforce, his legacy shaped both church music and social reform in Britain.
Will L. Thompson (1847–1909), composer of Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling, was a successful songwriter and music publisher whose early secular hits brought him wealth. Feeling called to dedicate his talent to the Lord, he turned to sacred music, founding one of America’s most prominent gospel publishing houses. A generous philanthropist and devout Christian, Thompson left a legacy of music, faith, and community service that continues today.
Gallery BIRTH & DEATH b: 21 March 1858; Battle Creek, Michigand: 2 December 1945; Cleveland, Ohio HIGHLIGHTS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS Known as the most prolific writer of hymn tunes, gospel songs, and related texts in the early years of the Seventh-day Adventist Church and was referred to as “the sweet singer of Israel” Also known for…