Annie Hawks, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Annie Hawks

American poet and hymn writer

Date of Birth: 28-May-1835

Place of Birth: Hoosick, New York, United States

Date of Death: 03-Jan-1918

Profession: writer, poet, lyricist, hymnwriter

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

Annie Hawks (May 28, 1836 - January 3, 1918) was an American poet and gospel hymnist who wrote a number of hymns with her pastor, Robert Lowry.
She contributed to several popular Sunday school hymnbooks, and wrote the lyrics to a number of well-known hymns including: "I Need Thee Every Hour"; "Thine, Most Gracious Lord"; "Why Weepest Thou? Who Seekest Thou?"; "Full and Free Salvation" and "My Soul Is Anchored".