James Edmeston, Date of Birth, Date of Death

James Edmeston

British hymnwriter

Date of Birth: 10-Sep-1791

Date of Death: 07-Jan-1867

Profession: architect, hymnwriter

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

James Edmeston (10 September 1791 – 7 January 1867) was an English architect and surveyor; he was also known as a prolific writer of church hymns. He was born in Wapping, Middlesex, England.
His maternal grandfather was the Reverend Samuel Brewer, congregationalist pastor at Stepney Meeting House for 50 years.
However, James was attracted to the Church of England and soon became an Anglican.