Henry Francis Lyte

thumb|Henry Francis Lyte Henry Francis Lyte (June 1, 1793 – November 20, 1847) was an Anglican divine and hymn-writer. Quotes Last words: "Peace! Joy!" P.119 of Then Sings My Soul Special Edition by Robert Morgan. 2003 Dictionary of Burning Words of Brilliant Writers (1895) Quotes reported in Josiah Hotchkiss Gilbert, Dictionary of Burning Words of Brilliant Writers (1895). Haste thee on from grace to glory,Armed by faith and winged by prayer,Heaven's eternal day's before thee;God's own hand shall guide thee there. P. 5. A scrip on my back, and a staff in my hand,I march on in haste through an enemy's land;The road may be rough, but it cannot be long;And I'll smooth it with hope, and I'll cheer it with song. P. 49. I need Thy presence every passing hour;What, but Thy grace, can foil the tempter's power?Who, like Thyself, my guide and stay can be?Through cloud and sunshine, oh, abide with me! P. 276. Teach me. Lord, my true condition;Bring me childlike to Thy knee;Stripped of every low ambition,Willing to be led by Thee. P. 329. Let good or ill befall,It must be good for me,—Secure of having Thee in all,Of having all in Thee. P. 594. External links Category:1793 births Category:1847 deaths Category:Poets from Scotland Category:Hymnwriters from Scotland Category:Clergy Category:Anglicans from the United Kingdom