Hurn, William, born at Breccles Hall, Norfolk, Dec. 21, 1754. His education was superior, enabling him, in 1777 to take the post of classical tutor in the Free Grammar School, Dedham, Essex. In 1779 he entered the army, but resigning his commission in 1780, he was ordained by Bishop Young of Norwich, in 1781. After holding various curacies, including Beighton Broome, Stowmarket, &c, he was presented in 1790 to the Vicarage of Debenham, Suffolk. In October, 1822, he resigned his Vicarage, and in April, 1823, undertook the pastorate of the Congregational chapel at Woodbridge, in the same county. This he retained to his death, Oct. 9, 1829. His poetical works included:—
(1) Health Hill, a descriptive poem, 1777; (2) Blessings of Peac… Go to person page >
Display Title: The River of GodFirst Line: There is a river, deep and broadTune Title: [There is a river, deep and broad]Author: William HurnDate: 1880
Display Title: There is a river, deep and broadFirst Line: There is a river, deep and broadTune Title: KENSINGTONAuthor: W. HurnDate: 1905Subject: The Kingdom of God |
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