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Annie Sherwood Hawks

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American poet and hymn writer

United StatesMusiciansLived 1835 to 1918 · aged 82
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Annie Hawks was an American poet and gospel hymnist whose compositions number over 400. She contributed to several popular Sunday school hymnbooks, with her best-known song being "I Need Thee Every Hour". Other well-known hymns include "Thine, Most Gracious Lord", "Why Weepest Thou?

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First page of "I Need Thee Every Hour"First page of "I Need Thee Every Hour"Annie Hawks, c. 1900Annie Hawks, c. 1900

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Annie Hawks was an American poet and gospel hymnist whose compositions number over 400. She contributed to several popular Sunday school hymnbooks, with her best-known song being "I Need Thee Every Hour". Other well-known hymns include "Thine, Most Gracious Lord", "Why Weepest Thou? Who Seekest Thou?", "Full and Free Salvation", and "My Soul Is Anchored".

Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1835 to 1918 · aged 82
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5 languages

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