Furthering the Cause of Hymnody

When, in our music, God is glorified,
And adoration leaves no room for pride,
It is as though the whole creation cried: Alleluia!
FRED PRATT GREEN

40th Anniversary Broadcast

Listen to a broadcast of Hearts and Hymns by our Patron, Pam Rhodes, which focuses on the life and work of Fred Pratt Green, the 40th Anniversary of the Trust, and the winners of our hymn competition.

Rt Rev Timothy Dudley-Smith OBE

26 December 1926 - 12 August 2024

It is with both sadness and thanksgiving that we mark the passing of our Patron, Timothy Dudley-Smith OBE. One of the greatest hymn-writers of our time, he was known across the world for his inspiring texts, including "Tell out, my soul, the greatness of the Lord" and "Lord, for the Years."

Bishop Timothy was a key player in the "hymn explosion" of the 20th century, with over 400 moving and challenging texts, many published in hymnals of all traditions. He was an advocate of excellence in hymn writing and a wonderful Patron to the Pratt Green Trust, enthusiastically encouraging our work. At the trust's 25th anniversary broadcast in Coventry Cathedral he urged us 'to see that our own generation continues to enter fully into the treasures of their inheritance, to the glory and praise of God.'

Our thoughts and prayers are with his family as we remember his life of service. May he rest in peace, in the everlasting love which has 'kept and guided, urged and inspired us, cheered us on our way.