Robert Lowry (hymn writer)

American songwriter

Robert Lowry (March 12, 1826 – 25 November 1899) was an American preacher who became a popular writer of gospel music in the mid- to late-19th century. His best-known hymns include "Shall We Gather at the River", "Christ Arose!", "How Can I Keep from Singing?" and "Nothing But The Blood Of Jesus".

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Robert Lowry was born on Sunday, 12 March 1826 in Philadelphia. He was best known as a composer. Lowry's country of citizenship (nationality) was American. He died on Saturday, 25 November 1899 in Plainfield, N.J. at the age of 73. His zodiac star sign was Pisces.

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Date of birth	12 March 1826	edit
Place of birth	Philadelphia	edit
Date of death	25 November 1899	edit
Age	73 (age at death)
Place of death	Plainfield, N.J.	edit
Occupation	Baptist minister, hymn writer	edit
Occupation category	Composer	edit
Nationality	American	edit

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Albums (3)

Songs (83)

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