Horace Smith

Born on November 18, 1836, Horace Smith was educated at King's College, London, and at Trinity Hall, Cambridge. Reliable catalog and hymn sources identify him as a poet and hymn writer, and they connect him with works such as Poems and the Interludes series.

His writing has a thoughtful, meditative tone. Some of his poems were published in late 19th-century collections, and his hymn "O God, whom neither time nor space" remained in use long after his lifetime, which suggests a quiet but lasting place in devotional literature.

He died in 1922. While biographical details about his personal life are not easy to confirm from widely available sources, the surviving record shows a writer remembered for graceful verse, short reflective prose, and a steady, understated voice.