Who is Henry Francis Lyte

Henry Francis Lyte (1 June 1793 – 20 November 1847) was an Anglican divine, hymnodist, and poet.BiographyYouth and educationHenry Francis Lyte was the second son of Thomas and Anna Maria (née Oliver) Lyte, whose family came originally from Lytes Cary Manor. He was born at Ednam, near Kelso, Scotland. Lyte's father was described as a "ne-er do-well… more interested in fishing and shooting than in facing up to his family responsibilities". He deserted the family shortly after making arrangements for his two oldest sons to attend Portora Royal School in Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, in Ulster; and Anna moved to London, where both she and her youngest son died.The headmaster at Portora, Dr Robert Burrowes, recognised Henry Lyte's ability, paid the boy’s fees, and "welcomed him into ...
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Henry Francis Lyte Poems

  • Far From My Heavenly Home
    Far from my heavenly home,
    Far from my Fatherâ??s breast,
    Fainting I cry, blest Spirit, come
    And speed me to my rest. ...
  • Jesus, I My Cross Have Taken
    Jesus, I my cross have taken, all to leave and follow Thee.
    Destitute, despised, forsaken, Thou from hence my all shall be.
    Perish every fond ambition, all Iâ??ve sought or hoped or known.
    Yet how rich is my condition! God and heaven are still mine own. ...
  • O That The Lord's Salvation
    O that the Lordâ??s salvation
    Were out of Zion come,
    To heal His ancient nation,
    To lead His outcasts home! ...
  • Pleasant Are Thy Courts Above
    Pleasant are Thy courts above,
    In the land of light and love;
    Pleasant are Thy courts below
    In this land of sin and woe; ...
  • Praise The Lord, God's Glories Show
    Praise the Lord, Godâ??s glories show, Alleluia!
    Saints within Godâ??s courts below, Alleluia!
    Angels round the throne above, Alleluia!
    All that see and share Godâ??s love, Alleluia! ...
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Top 10 most used topics by Henry Francis Lyte

Heart 9 Love 9 God 9 I Love You 9 Earth 7 Life 6 Spirit 6 Good 5 Heaven 5 Divine 5


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Pdsongbot: abide with me music: william henry monk, 1861 lyrics: henry francis lyte, 1847
Pdsongbot: abide with me music: william henry monk, 1861 lyrics: henry francis lyte, 1847
Pdsongbot: abide with me music: william henry monk, 1861 lyrics: henry francis lyte, 1847
Pdsongbot: abide with me music: william henry monk, 1861 lyrics: henry francis lyte, 1847
Endtimeslife: abide with me: fast falls the eventide; the darkness deepens; lord, with me abide. when other helpers fail and comforts flee, help of the helpless, o abide with me. from the hymn by henry francis lyte.
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