Frances Ridley Havergal

Frances Ridley Havergal
Born
Frances Ridley Havergal

14 December 1836
Astley, Worcestershire, England
Died3 June 1879(1879-06-03) (aged 42)
near Caswell Bay, Gower Peninsula, Wales
Resting placechurchyard, St Peter's parish church, Astley
Occupationreligious poet, hymnwriter
LanguageEnglish
NationalityBritish
Alma materMrs. Teed's

Frances Ridley Havergal (14 December 1836 – 3 June 1879) was an English religious poet and hymnwriter. Take My Life and Let It Be and Thy Life for Me (also known as I Gave My Life for Thee) are two of her best known hymns. She also wrote hymn melodies, religious tracts, and works for children.

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