Another joyous song written in 1966 by John W Peterson (November 1, 1921 – September 20, 2006) was as a songwriter had a major influence on evangelical Christian music in the 1950s through the 1970s. He wrote over 1000 songs, and 35 cantatas. Born in Lindsborg, Kansas, he served as an Army Air Force pilot flying the China Hump during World War II. Later, he attended Moody Bible Institute and served on the radio staff there for a number of years. In 1953, he graduated from the American Conservatory of Music in Chicago and shortly thereafter settled in Pennsylvania to continue his songwriting career. He then moved to Grand Rapids, Michigan, where for over ten years he was President and Editor-in-Chief of Singspiration, a sacred music publishing company. He also had direct contact with popular Christian musicians of the day such as Bill Pearce and Dick Anthony. He resided in Scottsdale, Arizona, where he continued to write music until his death in 2006 Some of his more popular song titles include It Took a Miracle, Over the Sunset Mountains, Heaven Came Down, So Send I You, Springs of Living Water, Jesus is Coming Again, Surely Goodness and Mercy and This is the day that the Lord hath made. His cantatas include Night of Miracles, Down From His Glory, & No Greater Love to name a few. (From Hymnary.org) https://youtube/watch?v=rdHMzwsFQ9g&list=PLj-6Kli_H5dlmd1A9ZK6iSWi9A7x1Q4yZ&index=1
Posted on: Sun, 17 Aug 2014 05:14:47 +0000
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