William
Whiting
Born:
November 1, 1825, Kensington, London, England.
Died:
May 3, 1878, Winchester, Hampshire, England.
Buried:
West Hill Cemetery, Winchester, Hampshire, England.
Whiting was educated in Chapham and at King Alfred’s College, Winchester.
Because of his musical ability, he became master of Winchester College
Choristers’ School in 1842, and worked in that capacity for 36 years. He wrote
volumes of poetry, and contributed hymns to other collections. His works
include:
- Rural Thoughts
and Scenes, 1851
- Edgar Thorpe, or
the Warfare of Life, 1867
Hymns
- Amen, the Deed in
Faith Is Done
- Eternal
Father, Strong to Save
- Jesus Christ Our
Savior
- Jesus, Our Lord, Our
Childhood’s Pattern
- Lord God Almighty,
Everlasting Father
- Now the Billows,
Strong and Dark
- Now the Harvest Toil
Is Over
- O Father of
Abounding Grace
- O Father, Who the
Traveler’s Way
- O Lord the Heaven
Thy Power Displays
- Onward Through Life
Thy Children Stray
- We Thank Thee Lord,
for All
- When Jesus Christ
Was Crucified