Christopher Wordsworth

1807–1885

Lyricist

English Bishop of Lincoln and prolific hymn writer who produced approximately 127 hymns, many based on liturgical themes and the church calendar. His texts are marked by scholarly learning and appear widely in Anglican hymnals including the 1875 revised edition of 'Hymns Ancient and Modern.'

Lyrics written · 3 hymns

145 Songs of Thankfulness and Praise 382 O Day of Rest and Gladness 383 O Day of Rest and Gladness