Frederick Pratt Green
1969– · Contemporary
The birth year 1969 provided does not correspond to Frederick Pratt Green, the renowned English Methodist hymn writer and translator (1903-2000). Frederick Pratt Green was a significant figure in 20th-century Christian hymnody, known for his modern hymn texts that revitalized Methodist and ecumenical worship. He served as editor of the Methodist Hymn Book and wrote over 300 hymns, including 'God is Here!' and 'When in Our Music God is Glorified,' which reflect contemporary theological concerns while maintaining strong poetic craft. His work as both composer and translator helped bridge traditional hymn-singing with modern sensibilities. Green's contribution to hymnody earned him international recognition and influenced Protestant worship practices across denominations.
Hymn Texts (12)
- Lord of All Good
- Wide Open Are Thy Hands
- Lord Who the Night You Were Betrayed Did Pray
- How Clear Is Our Vocation, Lord
- O Christ the Healer We Have Come
- The Church of Christ in Every Age
- For the Fruit of All Creation
- For the Fruit of His Creation
- For the Fruits of His Creation
- Look Now He Stands Stones Could Not Hold Him Down
- God Is Here! As We Your People
- There is a Redeemer