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John Hawkesworth

1715 - 1773 Person Name: J. Hawkesworth Hymnal Number: 740 Author of "In sleep's serene oblivion laid" in Hymn book of the Methodist Protestant Church. (4th ed.) Hawkesworth, John, LL.D. (b. 1715, and d. Nov. 1773), a writer in the Gentleman's Magazine, proprietor and editor of the Adventurer, and friend of Johnson, Warton, and other literary men of note, published, in 1760, Poems and Translations, and was the author of the well-known Morning hymn "In sleep's serene oblivion laid." This hymn was composed in 1773, "about a month before his death, in a wakeful hour of the night, and dictated to his wife on rising. It appeared in the Universal Theological Magazine for March, 1802." (Miller's Singers & Songs, &c, p. 210.) It was given in Collyer's Selection, 1812; the Leeds Hymn Book, 1853; and others; and is in somewhat extensive use in America. It sometimes begins, as in the American Unitarian Hymns for the Church of Christ, 1853, with stanza ii., "Newborn, I bless the waking hour." -- John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology

Agnes Bulmer

1775 - 1837 Hymnal Number: 470 Author of "Thou who hast in Zion laid" in Hymn book of the Methodist Protestant Church. (4th ed.) Bulmer, Agnes, née Collinson, third daughter of Edward Collinson, born in Lombard Street, London, Aug. 31, 1775, and married in 1793 to Mr. Joseph Buhner. Her husband's death took place in 1828, and hers on the 30th Aug., 1837. She published in 1836, Memoirs of Mrs. Mortimer; in 1833, Messiah's Kingdom, a poem in 12 books; in addition to articled contributed to the Youth's Instructor, &c. Her Scripture Histories appeared posthumously in 1837-8, and her Select Letters were published in 1842, with an introduction and notes, by the Rev. W. M. Bunting; and her Memoir in 1837 by her sister. Mrs. Bulmer was a member of the Wesleyan Society. Her best known hymn, "Thou who hast in Zion laid," was written for the laying of the foundation stone of the Oxford Road Wesleyan Chapel, Manchester, July 11, 1825, and included in the Supplement to the Wesleyan Hymn Book, 1830, No. 737. -- John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology (1907)

Robert Cruttenden

1691 - 1764 Hymnal Number: 554 Author of "I own my guilt, my sins confess" in Hymn book of the Methodist Protestant Church. (4th ed.) Cruttenden, Robert, born cir. 1691, died cir. 1764. He was educated for the ministry among the Dissenters, and when a young man frequently preached for his uncle, the Rev. Mr. Bragg. But finding that he did not really believe in the Evangelical doctrines, he gave up the ministry, and betook himself to trade, in which for a number of years he was successful. In his 52nd year, having retired from business, he was living near to Whitefield's Tabernacle, when, his attention being excited by what he heard concerning the preaching there, a strong impulse seized him to go and hear for himself. The result was his conversion through the ministry of John Cennick. Twelve months later he joined a Congregational Church, of which he continued a member until his death, about 20 years subsequently. The narrative of his Experience, as read to this Church on his application for membership, was published in 1744, with a preface by Whitefield, and republished in 1790, with the addition of a letter from Mr. Cruttenden to Mr. Cennick. To this narrative his Psalms & Hymns, 17 in all, were appended. The full title of the Experience is too quaint to be omitted. It is:— "Sovereign Efficacious Grace displayed in the awakening and converting a Rational, Learned, Aged sinner, exemplified in the Experience of Robert Cruttenden, Esq., as delivered by himself to the Congregational Church, then meeting in Lime Street, near Leadenhall Market, 1743, in order to be admitted into their society. Published, prefaced and recommended by the late Rev. George Whitefield, 1744, as an extraordinary effect of the Divine Spirit. To which is prefixed a Letter from Mr. Cruttenden to Mr. Cennick, 1742. Also several Psalms, Hymns, &c., composed by him. Now particularly addressed to all rational Christians for their perusal. Lon¬don, printed and sold by T. Wilkins, Aldermanbury, MDCCXC." From his Psalms & Hymns in the Experience the following are still in common use:— 1. And is it yet, dear Lord, a doubt? Desiring to love God. 2. Did Jesus die, but not for me? Pardon through Jesus. 3. I own my guilt, my sins confess. Lent. 4. Let others boast their ancient line. Adoption. 5. Rise, Sun of glory, shine reveal'd. Happiness desired. 6. 'Tis false, thou vile accuser, go. Divine Mercy. 7. What adverse powers we feel within. Sin and Holiness. 8. What jarring natures dwell within. Sin and Holiness. This is part of No. 7. Cruttenden's hymns are full of Christian experience: some, as "Let others boast their ancient line," have a good deal of spirit, and the versification is usually smooth and flowing. [Rev. W. R. Stevenson, M.A.] --John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology (1907)

Jonathan Evans

1748 - 1809 Hymnal Number: 143 Author of "Hark, the voice of love and mercy" in Hymn book of the Methodist Protestant Church. (4th ed.) Evans, Jonathan, born at Coventry in 1748 or 1749. He was the son of a working man, and as a youth was employed in a ribbon manufactory. About 1778 he joined the congregation at Coventry, over which the Rev. G. Burder was pastor. He began preaching at Foleshill, near Coventry, in 1782, and in 1795 he began his stated ministry there, retaining the same to his death on Aug. 31, 1809. Two biographical notices of him appeared in the Evangelical Magazine (Oct. 1809, and March 1847), and also several of his hymns. Two of his hymns appeared in Burder's Collection, 1784, and another in the 2nd edition the same year. His best known hymns are, "Come, Thou soul-transforming Spirit,” and "Hark! the voice of love and mercy;" q.v. He published no poetical work or collection of hymns. -- John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology (1907)

Edward Young

1683 - 1765 Hymnal Number: 789 Author of "Our hearts are fastened to this [the] world" in Hymn book of the Methodist Protestant Church. (4th ed.) bapt. July 3, 1683, Upham, Hampshire, Eng.--d. April 5, 1765, Welwyn, Hertfordshire), English poet, dramatist, and literary critic LOC Name Authority File

Andrew Reed

1787 - 1862 Hymnal Number: 227 Author of "Holy Ghost, with light [love] [power] divine" in Hymn book of the Methodist Protestant Church. (4th ed.) Reed, Andrew, D.D., son of Andrew Reed, was born in London on Nov. 27, 1787, and educated for the Congregational Ministry at Hackney College, London. He was first the pastor of the New Road Chapel, St. George's-in-the-East, and then of the Wycliffe Chapel, which was built through his exertions in 1830. His degree was conferred by Yule College, America. He died Feb. 25, 1862. As the founder of "The London Orphan Asylum," "The Asylum for Fatherless Children," “The Asylum for Idiots” "The Infant Orphan Asylum," and "The Hospital for Incurables," Dr. Reed is more fully known, and will be longer remembered than by his literary publications. His Hymn Book was the growth of years. The preparation began in 1817, when he published a Supplement to Watts, in which were a few originals. This was enlarged in 1825; and entirely superseded by his collection The Hymn Book, prepared from Dr. Watts's Psalms & Hymns and Other Authors, with some Originals, in 1842 (Preface). His hymns, mostly of a plain and practical character, numbering 21, were contributed to these various editions, and were republished with those of his wife in the Wycliffe Supplement, 1872. The best known are "Ah Jesus, let me hear Thy voice” and ”Spirit Divine, attend our prayer." All Dr. and Mrs. Reed's hymns are anonymous in The Hymn Book, 1842, but are given with their names in the Wyclife Supplement, 1872. His hymns now in common use include, in addition to those annotated under their respective first lines :— 1. Come, let us strike our harps afresh. Praise. 2. Come, my Redeemer, come. Desiring Christ's Presence. 3. Gentle Saviour, look on me. Christ's protection Desired. 4. Gracious Lord, as Thou hast taught us. Public Worship. 5. Hark, hark, the notes of joy. Missions. 6. Holy Ghost, with light divine (1817). Prayer to the Holy Spirit. Sometimes given as "Holy Ghost, Thou light divine;" and again as "Holy Spirit, Light divine." 7. Listen, sinner, mercy hails you. Invitation. Generally given as "Hear, O Sinner, mercy hails you." 8. Rich are the joys of solitude. Retirement. Some-times given as "How deep and tranquil is the joy." 9. There [comes] is an hour when I must part. Death anticipated. 10. Ye saints your music bring. Praise of the Cross. --John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology (1907)

Sowden

Hymnal Number: 103 Author of "Indulgent Father, how divine" in Hymn book of the Methodist Protestant Church. (4th ed.)

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T. H. Stockton

1808 - 1868 Person Name: Thomas H. Stockton Hymnal Number: 1 Author of "We need not soar above the skies" in Hymn book of the Methodist Protestant Church. (4th ed.) Stockton, Thomas Hewlings, D.D. (Mount Holly, New Jersey, June 4, 1808--October 9, 1868, Philadelphia). The son of William S., founder and editor of The Wesleyan Repository, 1821, and Elizabeth S. (Hewlings) Stockton. Largely educated in private schools, after studying medicine for a time and spending some five years following literary pursuits, he was admitted to the Maryland Annual Conference of the Methodist Protestant Church. A voluminous writer, he became one of the most eloquent preachers of the nineteenth century in America. When but twenty-five years of age he was elected chaplain of the House of Representatives, Congress of the United States, serving in that capacity the sessions of 1835-1836, 1859-1860, 1861-1862, and in 1862 was chosen chaplain of the United States Senate. It was he who offered the memorable prayer at the dedication of the Gettysburg National Monument. Although much in the public eye as an eminent preacher, lecturer, and leader in all forms of social progress, he insisted his name be used with neither prefix nor suffix. He did not acknowledge the degree of Doctor of Divinity conferred on him by Gettysburg College and refused to accept the presidency of Miami College, Oxford, Ohio, when unanimously elected to that position by its board of trustees. Because of his opposition to denominationalism he twice resigned his assigned pastorates and organized, in Philadelphia and Cincinnati, "Societies of Brotherly Love," designed to follow the pattern set by John Wesley for his early converts. Dr. Stockton compiled the Methodist Protestant Hymn-Book of 1837, the first Methodist hymnal to accredit the hymns to their respective authors. In addition to numerous sermons and speeches, his published works include: Floating Flowers from a Hidden Brook, 1844 Ecclesiastical Opposition to the Bible, 1853 Stand Up, A Christian Ballad, 1858 Poems, 1862 "Stand up for Jesus," from A Christian Ballad which included autobiographical notes and some other poems, was suggested by the same incident which gave rise to the George Duffield, Jr., hymn with the same opening line. Although set to music several times it gave way to the latter. --Robert G. McCutchan, DNAH Archives

George Dyer

1755 - 1841 Hymnal Number: 96 Author of "Greatest of beings, source of life" in Hymn book of the Methodist Protestant Church. (4th ed.) Dyer, George, B.A., 1755-1841. Educated at Christ's Hospital and Emmanuel College, Cambridge. The friend of Charles Lamb, of Priestley and Wakefield, and biographer of Robert Robinson of Cambridge. In 1792 he moved to London, to chambers in Clifford's Inn, Fleet Street, supporting himself by private tuition and literary work. He was a contributor to the Gentleman's and the Monthly Magazine, for which he wrote the introductory Ode in 1796. From 1809 to 1830 engaged upon Valpy's edition of the Classics, in 141 vols. Author of a History of the University and Colleges of Cambridge, 1814, and of several volumes of verse. Three of his hymns are in Kippis, and frequently in other books. 1. Greatest of beings, source of life. Hymn to the Deity. 2. Greatest of beings, source of life. The same continued. 3. Great Framer of unnumbered worlds. Hymn for a Fast --John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology (1907)