Born: December 25, 1900, Lovisa (near Hel­sinki), Fin­land.

Died: April 24, 1996, Roseville, California.

Von Christierson was ed­u­cat­ed at Stan­ford Un­i­ver­si­ty (BA 1923) and San Fran­cis­co The­o­lo­gi­cal Sem­in­a­ry (BD 1929). He served 7di­rect­or at the First Pres­by­ter­i­an Church, San Lu­is Obis­po, Cal­i­for­nia, and pas­tor at Cal­va­ry Pres­by­ter­i­an Church, Ci­trus Heights, Cal­i­for­nia, and pastor of Trinity Presbyterian Church, North Hollywood, California. In 1983, he be­came a Fel­low of The Hymn So­ci­e­ty. His works in­clude:

• Make a Joyful Noise, 1987

Lyrics

1. As Men of Old Their Firstfruits Brought (© 1959)
   • As Saints of Old Their Firstfruits Brought
   • As Those of Old Their Firstfruits Brought
2. Break Forth, O Living Light of God (© 1953)
3. Eternal Spirit of the Living Christ
4. Christ, to Thee All Hearts Be Lifted (© 1954)
5. Give Men My Word (© 1966)
6. God Bless Our Homes
7. In Gratitude and Humble Trust
8. United in Love