William Williams Pantycelyn

Welsh composer and hymn writer

William Williams Pantycelyn - Artists & Creatives born 1717
Born

1717
309 years ago

Died
Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Wales

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A prominent Welsh composer and poet, he significantly contributed to the development of Welsh hymnody. His most famous work includes the hymn 'Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah'. Born in 1717, his writings played a crucial role in the Methodist revival in Wales. He also worked as a preacher and wrote numerous hymns that are still sung today in Welsh chapels.

Composed 'Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah'

Wrote over 800 hymns

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