Robert James Dufford, SJ (born 1943) is an American Jesuit priest, a member of the St. Louis Jesuits musical group and a composer of Catholic liturgical music. One of his best-known songs is "Be Not Afraid." His work is included in such hymnals as Glory and PraiseGlory and Praise Hymnal: List of Songs and Gather.Gather-Second Edition: First Lines and Common Titles
Selected works
"Be Not Afraid" (1975) "Sing to the Mountains" (1975) "Like a Shepherd" (1976) "All the Ends of the Earth" (1981) "St. Louis Jesuit Mass - Holy" (1973) "Father, Mercy""Father, Mercy" by Bob Dufford, SJ "Let Heaven Rejoice" (1972)
References
External links Oregon Catholic Press Bio