The developer of this site, Robert (Bob) Cottrill, went home to be with his Saviour on the 31st of August 2019, after a short illness. Bob’s work is being re-published at wordwisebiblestudies.com, so feel free to go there to read, share, and comment.Robert Cottrill 1941-2019
Words: Garfield Thomas Haywood (b. July 15, 1880; d. Apr. 12, 1931)Music: Garfield Thomas Haywood Note: This hymn is also called O Sweet Wonder, using a phrase from the chorus. I can recall singing it with a men’s choir, many years ago. For us, it was a worshipful song, sung with quiet reverence. Some versions […]
Words: a 14th Century Bohemian Latin carol (Surrexit Christus Hodie)Music: Llanfair, by Robert Williams (b. Oct. 27, 1782; d. July 5, 1818) Note: This was originally a Latin hymn from the fourteenth century called Surrexit Christus Hodie (meaning literally “Risen Christ Today”). It was first translated into English in 1708, and with a number of […]
Words: Mildred Leightner Dillon (b. Jan. 29, 1912; d. Sept. 2, 2007)Music: Mildred Leightner Dillon Note: In 1937, Bill and Mildred Dillon had already been involved in fruitful service for the Lord. Both wrote choruses and gospel songs. Mildred was a gifted pianist, and Bill, specializing in band instruments, taught music at Wheaton College for […]
