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Henry Alford
1810–1871
An English churchman with a lively literary streak, he is best remembered for his influential work on the Greek New Testament and for writing the harvest hymn "Come, Ye Thankful People, Come." His career joined preaching, scholarship, editing, and hymn writing in a way that left a lasting mark on Victorian religious life.
2 Audiobooks
The State of the Blessed Dead
by Henry Alford
Biblical Revision, its duties and conditions
by Henry Alford
About the author
Born in London in 1810, Henry Alford was educated at Trinity College, Cambridge, and went on to become one of the best-known Anglican scholars of his day. He served in parish ministry before being appointed Dean of Canterbury in 1857, a post he held until his death in 1871.
Alford is especially known for his multi-volume edition and commentary on the Greek New Testament, a major scholarly project that helped secure his reputation as a biblical critic and commentator. Alongside his church and academic work, he also wrote poetry and hymns, including the much-loved "Come, Ye Thankful People, Come."
His writing reflects a mix of serious learning and broad literary interests, which makes him more than a purely academic figure. For listeners today, he stands out as a Victorian author whose work connected theology, devotion, and everyday church life.