George Croly

Born:  August 17, 1780, Dublin, Ireland.

Died:  November 24, 1860, Holborn, England.

    Croly graduated from Dublin University (MA 1804, LLD 1831), then took Holy Orders. He worked in Ireland until about 1810, when he moved to London and devoted himself to literature. In 1835, he became associated with St. Stephen’s, Walbrook, and St. Benet Sherehog. His prose publications, in addition to contributions to Blackwood’s Magazine, were numerous, and dealt with biographical, historical, and scriptural subjects. His works include:

• Scenes from Scripture and other Poems, 1851
• Psalms and Hymns for Public Worship (London: Kendrick, 1854)

Hymns

1. Be Still, Be Still, Impatient Soul
2. Behold Me, Lord, and If Thou Find
3. Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Gates of Light
4. Lord, Who hast Sought Us Out, Unsought
5. Spirit of God, Descend upon My Heart
6. Teach Us, O Lord, This Day
7. Thou, Lord of Mercy and of Mighty