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William Albright

1944 - 1998 Hymnal Number: 56 Composer of "[Alleluia]" in Ecumenical Praise

1819 - 1892 Hymnal Number: 49 Author of "Cosmic Festival" in Ecumenical Praise Walt Whitman; also known as Walter Whitman; b. May 31, 1819, West Hills, Long Island, N.Y., d. Mar. 26, 1892, Camden, N.J.; American poet and essayist

Abel Nkuinji

Hymnal Number: 97 Author of "Our Jesus Is Savior" in Ecumenical Praise

Biodun Adebesin

b. 1928 Hymnal Number: 65 Translator of "Jesus, We Want to Meet" in Ecumenical Praise Adebesin, Biodun Akinremi Olvsoji. (Lagos, Nigeria, January 1, 1928-- ). He began playing piano at the age of nine and continued studying music in school and college. He earned a certificate from Cambridge and was an associate of the Royal College of Music. He performed in jazz, theater, and club bands and orchestras. Adebesin was a teacher, banker, civil servant, and a member of the Nigerian diplomatic service. He authored Okanlawon and Ale Wa Adara and translated "Jesus, we want to meet." --Carlton R. Young, DNAH Archives