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Jesus, stand among us

Author: William Pennefather, 1816-73 Meter: 6.5.6.5 Appears in 70 hymnals Topics: Opening of Meetings and Introduction to Worship Used With Tune: CASWELL

Break forth into joy

Author: Anon. Appears in 1 hymnal Topics: Opening of Meetings and Introduction to Worship First Line: Break forth into joy O my soul Used With Tune: [Break forth into joy O my soul]

Come and praise Him, royal preisthood

Author: A. Carter Appears in 2 hymnals Topics: Opening of Meetings and Introduction to Worship First Line: Come and praise Him, royal priesthood Used With Tune: [Come and praise Him, royal priesthood]

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CASWELL

Meter: 6.5.6.5 Appears in 162 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Friedrich Filitz, 1804-76 Topics: Opening of Meetings and Introduction to Worship Tune Key: F Major or modal Incipit: 33221 71122 35544 Used With Text: Jesus, stand among us

[O give thanks to the Lord, all you His people]

Appears in 3 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Joanne Pond; David Peacock Topics: Opening of Meetings and Introduction to Worship Tune Key: D Major Incipit: 32166 51166 53216 Used With Text: O give thanks to the Lord

[Draw near to God]

Appears in 1 hymnal Composer and/or Arranger: Achor Topics: Opening of Meetings and Introduction to Worship Tune Key: C Major Incipit: 33153 45452 33153 Used With Text: Draw near to God

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Open our eyes, Lord

Author: Robert Cull Hymnal: Complete Mission Praise #545 (1999) Topics: Opening of Meetings and Introduction to Worship Languages: English Tune Title: [Open our eyes, Lord]

Come, let us bow down in worship

Author: Andy Silver Hymnal: Complete Mission Praise #91 (1999) Topics: Opening of Meetings and Introduction to Worship Languages: English Tune Title: [Come, let us bow down in worship]

May our worship be acceptable

Author: Graham Kendrick Hymnal: Complete Mission Praise #461 (1999) Topics: Opening of Meetings and Introduction to Worship First Line: May our worship be acceptable in Your sight, O Lord Languages: English Tune Title: [May our worship be acceptable in Your sight, O Lord]

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Gloria Gaither

b. 1942 Topics: Opening of Meetings and Introduction to Worship Author of "Let's just praise the Lord" in Complete Mission Praise Gloria Gaither (born March 4, 1942) is a Christian songwriter, author, speaker, editor, and academic. She is the wife of Bill Gaither and also sang in the Bill Gaither Trio, one of the most influential groups in recent Christian music. She was born Gloria Lee Sickal in 1942 in Michigan, a daughter of pastor Lee Sickal and Dorothy Sickal. She spent most of her childhood and high school career in the Battle Creek area of Michigan, working a brief time for the Kellogg Company. When Sickal graduated from high school, she attended Anderson University in Anderson, Indiana. There, she triple majored in English, French, and Sociology. Upon her graduation, she took a job at Alexandria Monroe High School as a French teacher. There, she met Bill Gaither, who was teaching English at the time. She married Gaither in 1962, and they began writing songs recreationally. By the end of the 1960s, Gloria, Bill, and his brother Danny Gaither were touring steadily, as the Bill Gaither Trio. After touring with the Bill Gaither Trio, Gaither drew her focus to the Gaither Homecoming series. She has been an active presence in every video production. Gaither is currently the scriptwriter and narrator for the Homecoming series. In 1991, she attended Ball State University and received a Master of Arts in Literature. She taught as an adjunct professor at Anderson University for periods in the late 80s and late 90s. In 1996, she spearheaded the creation of Gaither Family Reources in Alexandria, Indiana, and currently serves as co-owner and managing director. In 2002, Gaither launched Homecoming:

Bill Gaither

b. 1936 Person Name: William J Gaither Topics: Opening of Meetings and Introduction to Worship Author of "Let's just praise the Lord" in Complete Mission Praise

Jimmy Owens

b. 1930 Topics: Opening of Meetings and Introduction to Worship Author of "He is here, He is here" in Complete Mission Praise Owens, James Lloyd (Jimmy). (Clarksdale, Mississippi, December 9, 1930-- ). Foursquare. Attended Millsaps College, Jackson, Miss.; Southwestern College, Memphis, Tennessee; Cathedral School of the Bible, Oakland, California; Cabot College, San Leandro, Calif. Minister of Music, The Neighborhood Church, Oakland, Calif., 1951-1966; Minister of Music, United Community Church, Glendale, Calif., 1966-1968; Minister of Music, Anaheim Christian Center (now Melodyland Christian Center), Anaheim, Calif., 1968-1969. With his wife Carol, Owens has composed four Christian musicals. He has recorded several albums. --Terry W. York, DNAH Archives