Born: October 23, 1844, Walmer, Kent, England. Died: April 21, 1930, Chilswell, Boar’s Hill, Oxford, England.

Bridges attended Oxford University, planning to be a doctor, but eventually discovered his literary gifts—he wrote three volumes of lyrics, several plays, literary criticism, and other works. He was named British Poet Laureate in 1913. Some of his better known poems are:

• “Eros and Psyche,” 1885
• “Testament of Beauty,” 1929

Hymns:

1. Rejoice, O Land, in God Thy Might

Translations:

1. Ah, Holy Jesus
2. Duteous Day Now Closeth, The
3. Happy Are They, They That Love God
4. Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring
5. My God, Accept My Heart This Day
6. O Gladsome Light
7. O Splendor of God’s Glory Bright
8. When Morning Gilds the Skies