William Cowper

1731–1800

Lyricist

English poet and hymn lyricist of the evangelical revival, best known for texts such as 'God Moves in a Mysterious Way' and 'There Is a Fountain Filled with Blood.' His deeply personal, accessible hymn lyrics profoundly influenced Protestant hymnody.

Music composed · 1 hymns

646 To the Name That Brings Salvation

Lyrics written · 6 hymns

15 My Maker and My King 107 God Moves in a Mysterious Way 113 As Pants the Hart 263 Fire of God Thou Sacred Flame 315 O for a Closer Walk! 336 There Is a Fountain