Robert Lowry — Biographies and Information
Robert Lowry (1826-1899) was an American,
Baptist minister and Gospel song and hymn writer who wrote
the words and music for such familiar hymns as "Shall
We Gather at the River?," "Nothing But the Blood,"
and "Christ Arose!" As music editor for Biglow
& Main, he jointly edited over a dozen books of
gospel songs and hymns.Born Mar. 12, 1826 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania — Died Nov. 25, 1899 in Plainfield, New Jersey. |
- Robert Lowry: Baptist Preacher and Hymn Writer.
- Robert Lowry: 1826-[1899].
- Reverend Robert Lowry, D.D.: Reminiscences.
- "Shall We Gather at the River?"—Robert Lowry.
- Robert Lowry and His Hymns.
- Robert Lowry: Titles of Some of His Familiar Hymns.
Marriage and Family:
Married Anna Rhees Loxley (1824-1890) in 1854. They had 5 sons: Harry Moore, Wheaton Smith, Benjamin Loxley, Robert Hason, and George Ide.
Robert remarried in 1892 to Mary Jane Runyon (1852-1941).