author
Richard De Courcy
1743–1803
An Irish-born Anglican preacher and hymn writer, he became known for forceful evangelical sermons and a strong emphasis on salvation by grace. His ministry drew large crowds in the late 18th century, especially after he moved from Ireland to England.
1 Audiobook
Sermons by the late Rev. Richard de Courcy
by Richard De Courcy
About the author
Born in Ireland in 1743, Richard De Courcy studied at Trinity College, Dublin, and entered the ministry as a deacon. Early in his career he served as curate to Walter Shirley, but his strongly evangelical views caused conflict with church authorities in Ireland, and he was refused priest's orders there.
He later moved to England, where his preaching gained wider notice. Sources describe him as being influenced by George Whitefield, and he became associated with the Countess of Huntingdon's evangelical circle. In 1774 he was appointed vicar of St Alkmond's in Shrewsbury, a post he held until his death in 1803.
De Courcy is remembered both as a preacher and as a hymn writer. His reputation rests on energetic sermons, Calvinistic convictions, and a ministry that left a clear mark on the evangelical movement of his time.