William Whiting
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1825 – 1878
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Who was William Whiting?
William Whiting was an English writer and hymnist, best known for his 1860 hymn Eternal Father, Strong to Save.
He was born in Kensington, England, and educated at Chapham and Winchester College. Because of his musical ability, he became master of Winchester College Choristers' School. While best known for Eternal Father, Strong to Save, Whiting also published two poetry collections: Rural Thoughts and Edgar Thorpe, or the Warfare of Life. He died at Winchester.
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- Born
- Nov 1, 1825
Kensington - Nationality
- England
- Education
- King Alfred’s College, Winchester
- Died
- May 3, 1878
Winchester - Resting place
- West Hill Cemetery, Winchester
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on July 23, 2013
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