Brian A. Wren

Author of Praying Twice: The Music and Words of Congregational Song

About the Author

Brian Wren is English by birth and Reformed by tradition. He is Emeritus Professor of Worship at Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur, Georgia. As an internationally published hymn-poet, he has entries in denominational hymnals in North America, Britain, and Australia. Brian holds undergraduate show more and doctoral degrees from Oxford University. A retired Minister of the United Reformed Church (UK), he is a Fellow of the Hymn Society U.S. and Canada. His hymn publishers are Hope Publishing Company (USA) and Stainer Bell (UK). show less

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Works by Brian A. Wren

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Praying Twice: The Music and Words of Congregational Song (2000) 164 copies, 1 review

What language shall I borrow? : God-talk in worship : a male response to feminist theology (1989) 100 copies, 1 review

Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany: Liturgies and Prayers for Public Worship (2008) 56 copies

Hymns for Today (2009) 27 copies, 1 review

Bring Many Names (1989) 14 copies

Education for justice (1977) 12 copies

Praising a mystery : 30 new hymns (2004) 11 copies

Piece Together Praise (1996) 8 copies

Faith Looking Forward: The Hymns and Songs of Brian Wren With Many Tunes by Peter Cutts (1983) 7 copies

Piece Together Praise: A Theological Journey Poems and Collected Hymns Thematically Arranged (1996) 6 copies

New Beginnings: 30 New Hymns for the 90's (1993) 4 copies

Faith Renewed 2 copies

Brian Wren's hymn texts, 1983-1985 : a guide for composers and hymnal editors 1 copy

Paulo Freire: 7: Educação para a justiça 1 copy

What Language Shall I Borrow? God Talk in Worship: A Male Response to Feminist Theology by Brian Wren (2009-05-12) (1815) 1 copy

Patriotism and Peace 1 copy

I shall see God G-3386 1 copy

Visions and revisions : 33 new hymns and 7 reissues 1 copy

New Beginnings 30 New Hymns for the 90's 1 copy

New beginnings 30 new hymns for the 90's 1 copy

Selections from Christ our hope 1 copy

Nothing to do with politics? Christians, political action, and world development (1971) 1 copy

Barefoot in the Dust : A Hymn-Poet's Memoir (2017) 1 copy

There's a spirit in the air: SATB 1 copy

Education for Justice by Brian Wren (2012-06-12) (1656) 1 copy

In God rejoice! : hymns and psalms : (2009-2012) (2012) 1 copy

Mainly hymns (1980) 1 copy

Wren: Love's Open Door (2009) 1 copy

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Christianity and Civil Society: Theological Education for Public Life (Boston Theological Institute Annual) (1995) — Lyricist — 7 copies

Let Your Heart Sing! 15 Joyous Songs for UU Congregational Singing (1891) — Composer — 4 copies

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FCAHS1954 44 reviews

Hymns for today by Brian Wren

An interesting collection of recent hymns (NOT praise songs of the contemporary variety). Words only; music not included, tunes not suggested. Those worshipers who value traditional Christian hymns will find these newer hymns entirely appropriate for current worship experiences. Some of these recently-written hymns are poetry of significant quality and are also highly effective for personal worship and meditation even if only read instead of being sung. Also appropriate and effective as show more recitation in sermons and other group worship. show less

Nov 11, 2013 (Edited)

pastorstevensimpson 14 reviews

Praying Twice: The Music and Words of Congregational Song by Brian Wren

Wren's analysis of the power of song in chapter 2 drawn from Robert Jourdain’s Music, the Brain, and Ecstasy is masterfully done.

Jan 8, 2009

PendleHillLibrary 3,256 reviews

What language shall I borrow? : God-talk in worship : a male response to feminist theology by Brian Wren

A book of tremendous value to liturgists, theologians, members of the newly forming men's liberation movement, clergy and policymakers, and anyone interested in the issue of inclusive God language, including those who are curious about why it matters in the first place.

Sep 27, 2023