Elizabeth Akers Allen

1832–1911

Lyricist

American poet and hymn writer best known for the poem 'Rock Me to Sleep.' She contributed hymns and spiritual poetry to 19th-century American hymnals, blending romantic sensibility with Christian themes.

Lyrics written · 9 hymns

183 I Will Sing of Jesus' Love 244 My Song Shall Be of Jesus 245 More About Jesus 253 There's No Other Name Like Jesus 335 What a Wonderful Savior 338 Redeemed 366 O Where Are the Reapers? 470 There's Sunshine in My Soul Today 633 When We All Get to Heaven