William J. Kirkpatrick
William James Kirkpatrick | |
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| Born | February 27, 1838 Errigal, Keerogue, County Tyrone, Ireland |
| Died | September 20, 1921 (aged 83) |
| Resting place | West Laurel Hill Cemetery, Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Occupation | Hymnwriter |
William James Kirkpatrick (27 February 1838 – 20 September 1921) was an Irish-born American hymnwriter. He partnered with John R. Sweney to produce and publish over 1,000 gospel hymn songs and over sixty hymnal books.