Annie Hawks
Annie Hawks | |
|---|---|
Hawks from the 1893 compendium A Woman of the Century | |
| Born | Annie Sherwood May 28, 1836 |
| Died | January 3, 1918 (aged 81) |
| Occupation | Poet, hymnist |
| Notable works | "I Need Thee Every Hour" |
| Spouse |
Charles Hial Hawks
(m. 1859; died 1888) |
| Children | 3 |
Annie Hawks (May 28, 1836 - January 3, 1918) was an American poet and gospel hymnist whose compositions number over 400. She contributed to several popular Sunday school hymnbooks, with her best-known song being "I Need Thee Every Hour". Other well-known hymns include "Thine, Most Gracious Lord", "Why Weepest Thou? Who Seekest Thou?", "Full and Free Salvation", and "My Soul Is Anchored".