J. (John) Lyth

Born in York on March 13, 1821, John Lyth was an English Methodist minister and hymn writer. Available reference material identifies him as a religious writer associated with Methodism, and records his death on March 13, 1886.

Lyth is chiefly noted today for his hymns, which reflect the plainspoken, heartfelt style that made congregational singing such an important part of 19th-century religious life. While detailed biographical information appears limited in the sources I could confirm, his lasting reputation rests on that blend of ministry and hymn writing.

For readers exploring older devotional literature, he represents a quieter but enduring strand of Victorian religious culture: writers whose words were meant not only to be read, but also to be sung and remembered.