William Gadsby

William Gadsby
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Short Name: William Gadsby
Full Name: Gadsby, William, 1773-1844
Birth Year: 1773
Death Year: 1844

Gadsby, William , was born in 1773 at Attleborough, in Warwickshire. In 1793 he joined the Baptist church at Coventry, and in 1798 began to preach. In 1800 a chapel was built for him at Desford, in Leicestershire, and two years later another in the town of Hinckley. In 1805 he removed to Manchester, becoming minister of a chapel in Rochdale Boad, where he continued until his death, in January, 1844. Gadsby was for many years exceedingly popular as a preacher of the High Calvinist faith, and visited in that capacity most parts of England. He published The Nazarene's Songs, being a composition of Original Hymns, Manchester, 1814; and Hymns on the Death of the Princess Charlotte, Manchester, 1817. In 1814 he also published A Selection of Hymns for Public Worship, appending thereto a large number of his own compositions [Baptist Hymnody, § nr., 2]. The edition of 1882 pub. by his son J. Gadsby contains 1138 hymns, of which 157 are by William Gadsby, and form Pt. ii. of the Selection From his point of view they are sound in doctrine, but have little poetic fervour, and the rhyme is faulty in a large number of instances. Four of these hymns are in Denham's Selection and one in the Selection of J. Stevens. [Rev. W. R Stevenson, M.A. ]

--John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology (1907)

Wikipedia Biography

William Gadsby (1773–1844) was an English Baptist pastor. In addition to pastoring, Gadsby planted churches, and was an early leader of the Strict and Particular Baptist movement in England. Although he was not formally educated, Gadsby was regarded by his contemporaries as an excellent preacher and pastor who championed the cause of social justice and opposed the established Elizabethan Church. In 1805 he became pastor of Black Lane Chapel, Strict Baptist church in Manchester, England, and held that position until he died.

Texts by William Gadsby (174)AsAuthority LanguagesInstancessort descending
Jesus is a mighty Savior; Helpless souls have here a FriendW. Gadsby (Author)English1
Lord, we fain would walk in loveW. Gadsby (Author)English1
Poor sinner, dejected with fearW. Gadsby (Author)English1
Poor sinners, sunk in sin's tremendous cellW. Gadsby (Author)English1
Precious Jesus! Friend of sinners!W. Gadsby (Author)English1
Precious Jesus! here we areW. Gadsby (Author)English1
Sin has a thousand pleasing charmsW. Gadsby (Author)English1
Sweet the name of Christ must beW. Gadsby (Author)English1
The sinner born of GodWilliam Gadsby (Author)English1
Ye sons of God, be wiseW. Gadsby (Author)English1
A beggar, vile and base, I comeWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
A helpless worm am IWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
A limping beggar, clothed in ragsWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
A Physician, I learn, abides in this placeW. Gadsby (Author)English2
Again, dear Lord, we would be fedWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
Before the earth or seas were madeW. Gadsby (Author)English2
Behold a scene of matchless graceWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
Behold, with wondering eyesWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
Beloved of the Lord most highWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
Beloved, we are comeWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
Blessed Comforter, appearWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
Blessed Jesus, Lord of allW. Gadsby (Author)English2
By nature can no man be justWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
By nature, none of Adam's raceWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
Call'd to see God's righteous lawWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
Christians, rejoice, and singWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
Come, thou now exalted SaviourWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
Come, whosoever will, Nor vainly strive to mendWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
Creatures are but vain at bestWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
Dangerous is the path we goW. Gadsby (Author)English2
Dear Lord, forbid that we should boastW. Gadsby (Author)English2
Election is a truth divineWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
Endless blessings on the Lamb!William Gadsby (Author)English2
Faith! 'tis a grace divineWilliam Gadsby (Alterer)English2
Free grace is the joy of my heartW. Gadsby (Author)English2
Free grace is the theme of my songW. Gadsby (Author)English2
God is a Father, just and wiseW. Gadsby (Author)English2
God is a Spirit, just and wise, His footsteps who can trace?W. Gadsby (Author)English2
Grace taught our friends to knowW. Gadsby (Author)English2
Great God! thy kingdom comeWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
Great God, to thee we comeWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
Great God! whose universal powerWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
High beyond imaginationsW. Gadsby (Author)English2
How blest is the man who in Jesus believesWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
How condescending and how wiseW. Gadsby (Author)English2
How sweet and precious is the nameW. Gadsby (Author)English2
I'll speak forth the love of my LordWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
In every believer two armies are seenWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
Is Jesus my Savior, my Husband, and FriendWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
Jehovah God! eternal Lord most high!William Gadsby (Author)English2
Jehovah is my SunWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
Jehovah, the Savior, appearsW. Gadsby (Author)English2
Jesus Christ, the sinner's FriendWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
Jesus is my great High PriestWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
Jesus is the King of kings, And in him are all my springsWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
Jesus is the one thing needfulW. Gadsby (Author)English2
Jesus is the way to GodWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
Jesus lived, and loved, and diedWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
Jesus, mighty God and SaviorW. Gadsby (Author)English2
Jesus, our exalted SaviourWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
Jesus our heavenly Warrior isW. Gadsby (Author)English2
Jesus, our Lord and King, Thou art our hope and trustW. Gadsby (Author)English2
Jesus the Author isW. Gadsby (Author)English2
Jesus, the Lord, enthroned on highWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
Jesus the Lord is bornWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
Jesus, the Lord is KingWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
Jesus, the Lord, my Savior isWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
Jesus, thou art our only restW. Gadsby (Author)English2
Jesus, we thy name adoreWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
Let saints lift up their heartsW. Gadsby (Author)English2
Lord, direct thy own-sent servantWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
Lord, I freely would confessWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
Lord, let me feel the unction of thy loveWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
Lord, we adore thee, and would fain expressWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
Mighty King, thy power displayWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
Mighty to save is Christ the LambWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
My soul, rejoice and singWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
My soul shall with wonder proclaimW. Gadsby (Author)English2
My soul with holy wonder viewsWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
Now for a song of praiseW. Gadsby (Author)English2
O my soul, admire and wonderWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
O my soul, with wonder tellW. Gadsby (Author)English2
O! the love of Christ to sinners!William Gadsby (Author)English2
O the matchless love of GodWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
O thou lovely, loving SviourWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
O thou mighty God and SaviourW. Gadsby (Author)English2
O! what matchless condescensionWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
Of one Lord will we singWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
Once more, dear God of graceWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
Once more, little children, we are comeWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
Pause, my soul! and ask the questionWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
Peculiar are the saintsW. Gadsby (Author)English2
Poor fearful saint, be not dismay'dWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
Precious Jesus, must it beWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
Precious Jesus! we adore theeWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
Rejoice, and let Christ be thy songW. Gadsby (Author)English2
Rejoice, ye saints, rejoice In Christ, your glorious HeadWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
Return to thy rest, my soul, and rejoiceWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
Salvation! O my soul, rejoiceWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
Saved, and saved alone by graceW. Gadsby (Author)English2
Sinners, call'd by grace, and blessedWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
Sinners, who on Jesus restWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
Sweet Jesus! how great is thy loveW. Gadsby (Author)English2
Thanks be to my Head, the great King of kingsW. Gadsby (Author)English2
The body, the church, ever stoodWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
The Breaker is gone forth in loveWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
The carnal mind takes different waysW. Gadsby (Author)English2
The Father, in eternal loveW. Gadsby (Author)English2
The gospel brings tidings, glad tidings indeedW. Gadsby (Author)English2
The gospel is good news indeedW. Gadsby (Author)English2
The gospel's the law of the LambWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
The just by faith shall liveW. Gadsby (Author)English2
The law of the Lord is perfect and goodW. Gadsby (Author)English2
The Lord himself be with you allWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
The Lord is Zion's KingW. Gadsby (Author)English2
The Lord Jehovah isW. Gadsby (Author)English2
The Lord my Savior is; For me he shed his bloodWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
The Lord on high his love proclaimsW. Gadsby (Author)English2
The Lord proclaims his nameW. Gadsby (Author)English2
The Lord the righteous triesWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
The Lord will feed the poorW. Gadsby (Author)English2
The Lord's my Helper and SupportWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
The love of Christ is rich and freeW. Gadsby (Author)English2
The new man and the oldWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
The path that Christians treadWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
The ransomed of the Lord Shall unto Zion comeW. Gadsby (Author)English2
The Sabbath was a day of restW. Gadsby (Author)English2
The triune Jehovah we praiseW. Gadsby (Author)English2
The work of Christ I singW. Gadsby (Author)English2
The works of God proclaimWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
Though we walk through this wildernessWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
Thrice happy are the menWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
Truly that poor soul is justW. Gadsby (Author)English2
Truth and mercy meet togetherW. Gadsby (Author)English2
Tuned with love divine, we singWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
United to Jesus, the vineWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
Watch, watch and be sober, ye children of GodW. Gadsby (Author)English2
We adore the Lord, the LambWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
We bless the triune God—The Father and the WordW. Gadsby (Author)English2
What a divine harmonious soundWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
What a precious needful thingW. Gadsby (Author)English2
What am I, and where am I?William Gadsby (Author)English2
What foolish worms are we!William Gadsby (Author)English2
What joyful news the gospel isW. Gadsby (Author)English2
What! must the Christian drawWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
What solemn tidings reach our earsWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
What, then! shall Christians sinW. Gadsby (Author)English2
When faith to Sinai looksWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
When foes within, and foes withoutWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
When God proclaims his nameW. Gadsby (Author)English2
When Jesse's young son was honour'd of GodWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
When my dear Jesus hides his smiling faceWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
When Ruth a gleaning wentWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
When saints together meetWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
When will the happy moment comeWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
Where must a sinner fly, That feels himself undoneWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
While Jesus whispers peaceWilliam Gadsby (Alterer)English2
Whoever in Jesus believesW. Gadsby (Author)English2
Whom the Lord Jehovah lovesW. Gadsby (Author)English2
Why should a pilgrim grope withinW. Gadsby (Author)English2
With great and awful powerWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
With sin and guilt poor Zion toilsWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
With wonder and with loveWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
With wondering eyes, Lord, we admireWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
Within these walls, dear LordWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
Ye famishing, naked, and poorW. Gadsby (Author)English2
Ye saints of the Lord, rejoice in your KingW. Gadsby (Author)English2
Ye servants of the Lord, Ye messengers of graceW. Gadsby (Author)English2
Ye souls, redeem'd with bloodW. Gadsby (Alterer)English2
Ye souls redeem'd with Jesus' precious bloodWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
At the birth of Christ our KingWilliam Gadsby (Author)English3
Holy Ghost, we look to theeWilliam Gadsby (Author)English3
Immortal honors rest on Jesus' headWilliam Gadsby (Author)English3
Mercy speaks by Jesu’s bloodWilliam Gadsby (Author)English3

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