Cecil Frances Alexander

1818–1895

Lyricist

Irish Anglican lyricist and poet renowned for writing over 400 hymn texts, including the beloved children's hymns 'All Things Bright and Beautiful' and 'Once in Royal David's City.' Her accessible, theologically sound verses made her one of the most prolific and influential hymn writers of the Victorian era.

Lyrics written · 5 hymns

93 All Things Bright and Beautiful 98 Can You Count the Stars? 149 Once in Royal David's City 164 There Is a Green Hill Far Away 285 Jesus Calls Us