For Saturday

Author: Christopher Smart

Smart, Christophe, M.A., was born at Shipburn, Kent, in 1722, and educated at Pembroke Hall, Cambridge, where he gained the Seatonian prize for five years, four of which were in succession, (B.A. 1747.) He removed to London in 1753, and gave some attention to literature: but neglecting both his property and his constitution, he became poor and insane. He died in the King's Bench, 1771. His Poems were published in 2 vols. in 1771. From that work "Father of light conduct my feet" (Divine Guidance), and "I sing of God the mighty Source" [God the Author of All), have been taken. --John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology (1907)  Go to person page >

Text Information

First Line: Now's the time for mirth and play
Title: For Saturday
Author: Christopher Smart
Publication Date: 1967
Copyright: This text may still be under copyright because it was published in 1967.

Instances

Instances (1 - 1 of 1)

The Cambridge Hymnal #76

Suggestions or corrections? Contact us