Grietje Terburg Rowley

Elizabeth Grietje Terburg Rowley (1927–2015) was a Latter-day Saint hymnwriter. Born in Florida, she later moved to Hawaii, to teach, and then to Salt Lake City, Utah. She wrote several hymns for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), among which is “Be Thou Humble”. Life Rowley was born Elizabeth Grietje Terburg in Homestead, Florida to a family of Dutch background. where she joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Afterward, she moved to Salt Lake City, Utah, and spent most of her remaining life there. She married Grant Rowley in 1953. Rowley composed many hymns and is most well known for “Be Thou Humble”, included in her church’s 1985 hymnal. The text, based on two verses of scripture, Doctrine and Covenants 112:10 and Ether 12:27, teaches that as one humbles oneself, their prayers are answered and they will ultimately return to the presence of their Heavenly Father. Other hymns of hers are included in the Primary’s Children’s Songbook, including “I Want To Be a Missionary Now” and “Samuel Tells of the Baby Jesus. She served on the LDS General Music Committee. Songs composed Below is a concise list of the songs composed by Rowley. *A Smile