William Shrubsole was born in Sheerness, Kent, in 1759. His first occupation was as a shipwright in Sheerness Dockyard, but he was promoted, and afterwards removed to London, where he at length held the position of Secretary to the Committee of the Treasury in the Bank of England. He died at Highbury, in 1829. Mr. Shrubsole was the author of several hymns, and some articles in the religious magazines of his day.
--Annotations of the Hymnal, Charles Hutchins, M.A. 1872.… Go to person page >
Display Title: Zion, awake! behold the day!First Line: Zion, awake! behold the day!Meter: L. M.Scripture: Isaiah 52:1Date: 1868Subject: The Church | Progress and Missions
Display Title: Zion, awake! behold the day!First Line: Zion, awake! behold the day!Scripture: Isaiah 52:1Date: 1868Subject: The Church | Progress and Missions