(1793-1847) Hymn-writer, born at Ednam, near Kelso, of an ancient Somersetshire family, and educated at Trinity College, Dublin, took orders, and was incumbent of Lower Brixham, Devonshire. He puborn Poems: chiefly religious (1833). He is chiefly remembered for his hymns, one of which, Abide with Me, is universally known and loved.