Annie Hawks
Annie Hawks (May 28, 1836 - January 3, 1918) was an American poet and gospel hymnist who wrote a number of hymns with her pastor, Robert Lowry. She contributed to several popular Sunday school hymnbooks, and wrote the lyrics to a number of well-known hymns including: "I Need Thee Every Hour"; "Thine, Most Gracious Lord"; "Why Weepest Thou? Who Seekest Thou?"; "Full and Free Salvation" and "My Soul Is Anchored".
Annie Hawks | |
|---|---|
| Born | Annie Sherwood May 28, 1836 Hoosick, New York |
| Died | January 3, 1918 (aged 81) Bennington, Vermont |
| Occupation | poet, hymnist |
| Language | English |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Troy Seminary |
| Notable works | "I Need Thee Every Hour" |
| Spouse |
Charles Hial Hawks
(m. 1859; died 1888) |
| Children | 3 |
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