Not to be confused with Adelaide A. Pollard.
Adelaide Anne Proctor was born in London, in 1825. Her father, Brian W. Proctor, is well known by his literary nom de guerre of Barry Cornwall. In 1853, Miss Proctor became a contributor to Dickens' "Household Words." Her reputation as a poet was secured by the publication of her first volume of "Legends and Lyrics," in 1858. A second volume was added in 1860. She also published other compositions in poetry and prose. She died in 1864. She was a member of the Roman Catholic Church.
--Annotations of the Hymnal, Charles Hutchins, M.A. 1872.… Go to person page >
Display Title: See the rivers flowing Downward to the seaFirst Line: See the rivers flowing Downward to the seaTune Title: GIVINGAuthor: Adelaide A. ProcterDate: 1885
Display Title: Reward of GivingFirst Line: See the rivers flowing Downward to the seaTune Title: [See the rivers flowing Downward to the sea]Date: 1904