Shirley Erena Murray

Shirley Erena Murray (b. 1931) was born in Invercargill, New Zealand. She is a hymn text writer and hymnal editor, now living in Raumati Beach, New Zealand. Her work appears in over 50 collections worldwide, and her hymns have been set by more than 30 contemporary composers. Her themes range from the Church Year and the sacraments to inclusiveness, personal faith, non-violence and ecology. She has worked as a teacher, Parliamentary researcher, and producer of radio hymn programs. Her major collections are In Every Corner Sing (Hope, 1992) and Every Day in Your Spirit (Hope, 1996).

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Creation Sings! (Austin C. Lovelace, SATB, keyboard, 420-805, Mod. easy)