Born: January 1, 1734, Truro, Cornwall.

Died: February 11, 1820, Bath, England.

After practicing as a physician, Haweis attended Christ’s College, Cambridge, then took Holy Orders. He became assistant preacher of M. Madan at the Lock Hospital, Aldwincle, Northamptonshire, England. He was also chaplain to Lady Huntingdon’s chapel at Bath, England, and rector at All Saints’ Church in Aldwinkle, Northamptonshire. His works include:

• A History of the Church
• A Translation of the New Testament
• A Commentary on the Holy Bible
• Carmino Christo; or, Hymns to the Saviour, 1792

Hymns:

1. Behold the Lamb of God
2. Dark Was the Night and Cold the Ground
3. Enthroned on High, Almighty God
4. From the Cross
5. Happy Morn Is Come, The
6. Great Spirit, by Whose Mighty Power
7. O Thou, from Whom All Goodness Flows
8. Our Children, Lord, in Faith and Prayer
9. Submissive to Thy Will, My God
10. Thou Lamb of God, That on the Tree
11. To Thee, My God and Saviour

Music:

1. Richmond