Pierpoint, Folliott Sanford, a native of England, was born at Bath October 7, 1835; educated at Queen's College, Cambridge, graduating in 1871. He published a volume of poems in 1878. He has contributed a few hymns to the Churchman's Companion, Lyra Eucharistica, and other publications. He is a member of the Church of England. His most popular hymn is the one given in this book: