Anne Steele

Anne Steele (1717 – November 11, 1778), English hymn writer, was born at Broughton, Hampshire. Quotes I know that my Redeemer liveth. Last words before death, quoted in Famous Sayings and their Authors, p. 29 On Thee alone my hope relies,Beneath Thy cross I fall;My Lord! my Life! my Sacrifice!My Saviour! and my All! Reported in Josiah Hotchkiss Gilbert, Dictionary of Burning Words of Brilliant Writers (1895), p. 82. Let the sweet hope that Thou art mine,My life and death attend;Thy presence through my journey shine,And crown my journey's end. Reported in Josiah Hotchkiss Gilbert, Dictionary of Burning Words of Brilliant Writers (1895), p. 328. "The Grace of God". Adopted as a hymn by several protestant denominations, sometimes under a different title. Probably first published pseudonymously as " Theodosia" in Poems on Subjects Chiefly Devotional (1760). Dear Lord! while we adoring payOur humble thanks to Thee,May every heart with rapture say,—"The Saviour died for me!" Reported in Josiah Hotchkiss Gilbert, Dictionary of Burning Words of Brilliant Writers (1895), p. 371. External links Edward Latham: Famous Sayings And Their Authors, Second Edition, Swan Sonnenschein & Co., Ltd, London, United Kingdom of Great Britain, 1906 Hymns by Anne Steele Gospel Standard Trust Publications, present day source of A Selection of Hymns for Public Worship Category:Hymnwriters from England Category:Essayists from England Category:Baptists Category:Women authors from England Category:1717 births Category:1778 deaths