William P. Merrill

William P. Merrill
Born
William Pierson Merrill

(1867-01-10)January 10, 1867
Orange, New Jersey, US
DiedJune 19, 1954(1954-06-19) (aged 87)
New York, New York, US
Burial placeWoodlawn Cemetery
Education
OccupationsClergyman, writer

William Pierson Merrill (1867–1954) was an American Presbyterian clergyman, pacifist, author, and hymn writer. He was acknowledged during his time as one of the most influential ministers in America. He is probably best remembered as the author of several well-known hymns, including "Rise Up, O Men of God".

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