John Fawcett

1740–1817

Lyricist

John Fawcett was an English Baptist minister and prolific hymn writer whose texts reflect evangelical theology and pastoral sensibility. His hymn 'Blest assurance, Jesus is mine' and other compositions became foundational to Baptist and general Protestant hymnody.

Lyrics written · 5 hymns

64 Lord, Dismiss Us With Thy Blessing 77 O Love of God Most Full 350 Blest Be the Tie That Binds 488 At First I Prayed for Light 690 Dismiss Us, Lord, With Blessing