Frances Ridley Havergal (1836-1879) was an
English poet and hymn writer. Began writing verse at age of
seven. Her most widely known hymn is "Take My Life and Let It Be." Also
wrote the words for "Like A River Glorious," "I
Gave My Life for Thee," and "Who Is on the Lord's Side?" She
published several volumes of poems and hymns as well as prose
writings.
