Birthdate: February 27, 1838
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Duncannon, Pennsylvania, United States
Died: September 20, 1921
William J. Kirkpatrick had a successful career as an Irish-American hymnwriter, renowned for his partnership with John R. Sweney. They created a vast collection of over 1,000 gospel hymns and published more than sixty hymnal books. Kirkpatrick’s hymnwriting has had a profound impact on religious music, with his compositions being beloved and sung by congregations worldwide.
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