- Brian Dill
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Dr. Brian Kenneth Dill (born February 19, 1949) is a Presbyterian minister perhaps best known as author of the 1989 bicentennial hymn for the Presbyterian Church (USA), "Come Sing, O Church, In Joy!".[1] The music for the hymn was originally composed by John Darwall.[2] Dr. Dill also wrote "Reach Out with Justice, O People of God" for the Presbyterian Church (USA) Social Justice and Peacemaking Ministry Unit.[3]
Dr. Dill earned his Doctor of Ministry (D. Min) from Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary and is currently an Associate Pastor in Lakeland, Florida.[4]
References
- ^ "Hymns, Psalms and Spiritual Songs", page 430, Westminster John Knox Press, 1990. ISBN 0-664-10110-0
- ^ McKim, L: "The Presbyterian Hymnal Companion", page 297, Westminster John Knox Press, 1993. ISBN 0-664-25180-3
- ^ [1] 1993 PCUSA General Assembly minutes
- ^ [2] NLPC
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