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Lowry, Robert 1826-

Hymnologist; born in Philadelphia, March 12, 1826; graduated at Lewisburg University in 1854, and entered the Baptist ministry. He held pastorates in West Chester, Pa., New York City, Brooklyn, and Plainfield, N. J.; was Professor of Literature in Lewisburg (now Bucknell) University in 1869-75; chancellor in 1876-82; president of the New Jersey Baptist Sunday School Union in 1880-86; and a delegate to the Robert Raikes centennial in London in 1880. He [493] has composed many Easter and Christmas services and hymns, and edited Chapel Melodies; Bright jewels; Pure gold; Hymn service; Brightest and best; Glad Refrains, and other sacred music.

Harper and Brothers Publishers. . New York. 1902.

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