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W. E. (William Evander) Penn
1832–1895
A lawyer turned revival preacher, he became one of the best-known Baptist evangelists in Texas and traveled widely across the United States and Europe. He also wrote and compiled gospel songs and hymn collections that were used in his meetings.
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There is No Harm in Dancing
by W. E. (William Evander) Penn
About the author
Born in Rutherford County, Tennessee, in 1832, William Evander Penn first worked in law before shifting toward music and evangelism. After moving to Texas, he became a Baptist preacher whose revival meetings drew broad attention, and he went on to preach across America as well as in Europe.
Penn was especially known in the late 19th century as a powerful revival speaker. Alongside his preaching, he compiled hymnbooks including the Harvest Bells collections, reflecting how closely music and evangelism were linked in his work.
He died in 1895 in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. He is also remembered for Penn Castle in Eureka Springs, a striking home reportedly inspired by castles he had seen during his travels in Europe.