Lowry, Robert Robert Lowry (1826-1899) studied theology and became a Baptist minister, serving churches in New York City, Brooklyn, West Chester, Pennsylvania and New Jersey. He wrote at least 500 hymns, including some in collaboration with others such as Annie Hawks and Fanny Crosby (Mrs Frances van Alstyne).
Though best known as a hymn-writer, Mr Lowry saw being a composer as secondary to his preaching.