Scatter the Darkness, Break the Gloom

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Author: Stephen P. Starke

Rev. Stephen P. Starke has always had a heart for hymns. At a young age, Starke played hymns out of The Lutheran Hymnal and read through the hymnal to pass the time before Sunday services. Pastor Starke graduated from Concordia University Chicago with a BA. While completing his MDiv from Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Indiana, he attempted his first hymn text and was encouraged to write more. Since that time, he has written more than 175 hymns inspired by music and the Scriptures. He has been commissioned to write hymns for special occasions, including the 125th anniversary of Concordia University Wisconsin, as well as his daughter’s wedding. Because of his extensive work as a hymnwriter, Pastor Starke received an honor… Go to person page >

Text Information

First Line: Scatter the darkness, break the gloom
Title: Scatter the Darkness, Break the Gloom
Author: Stephen P. Starke
Meter: 8.7.9.8.8.7
Language: English
Copyright: © 1995 Stephen P. Starke; admin. Concordia Publishing House

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Celebrating Grace Hymnal #211

Christian Worship (2008) #722

Lutheran Service Book #481

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