Robert Robinson (Baptist), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Robert Robinson (Baptist)

Baptist Minister, born 1735

Date of Birth: 27-Sep-1735

Place of Birth: Swaffham, England, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 09-Jun-1790

Profession: theologian, hymnwriter

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Robert Robinson (27 September 1735 – 9 June 1790) was an English Dissenter, influential Baptist and scholar who made a lifelong study of the antiquity and history of Christian Baptism.
He was also author of the hymns "Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing" and "Mighty God, while angels bless Thee", the former of which he wrote at age 22 after converting to Methodism.
The latter was later set to music by Dr John Randall, Music Professor at Cambridge University.