Horatius Bonar
1808–1889 · Scotland · Classical
Horatius Bonar (1808-1889) was a Scottish Free Church minister whose prolific hymn-writing profoundly influenced nineteenth-century evangelical hymnody. He authored over 600 hymns characterized by their theological depth, emotional warmth, and accessibility to common worshippers, earning him recognition as one of the most productive and beloved hymnwriters of the Victorian era. His works, including beloved hymns such as 'I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say' and 'Yet There Is Room,' exemplified the evangelical revival spirit while maintaining literary quality. Beyond hymnody, Bonar served as a biblical commentator and pastoral theologian, integrating his scholarly insights with his gift for congregational worship. His legacy established him as a defining figure in Scottish Presbyterian worship and English-language Christian hymnody.
Hymn Texts (16)
- A Few More Years Shall Roll
- Go Labor On
- I Lay My Sins on Jesus
- Behold the Lamb of God!
- Here O My Lord I See You Face to Face
- Here, O My Lord, I See Thee Face To Face
- Beloved It Is Well!
- O Love that Casts Out Fear
- Thy Way Not Mine O Lord
- Not What My Hands Have Done
- Not What These Hands have Done
- Thy Works, Not Mine, O Christ
- Your Works Not Mine O Christ
- From All Thy Saints in Warfare
- Blessing Honor and Glory
- Blessing and Honor and Glory and Power