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William Alexander
1824–1911
An Irish church leader, preacher, and poet, he wrote sermons, theological studies, and verse that kept him in public view well beyond the pulpit. His life also links him to one of the best-known hymn writers of the nineteenth century, Cecil Frances Alexander.
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Expositor's Bible: The Epistles of St. John
by William Alexander
About the author
Born in Derry in 1824, he became a major figure in the Church of Ireland, serving first as Bishop of Derry and Raphoe and later as Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland. Alongside his church career, he published widely, writing sermons, lectures, devotional works, and poetry.
His books include theological studies such as The Witness of the Psalms to Christ and Christianity and The Epistles of St. John, as well as volumes of verse including The Finding of the Book, and Other Poems. That mix of religious thought and literary writing gives his work a tone that is both reflective and public-facing.
He was married to Cecil Frances Alexander, remembered for hymns including All Things Bright and Beautiful. William Alexander died in 1911, leaving behind a body of work that reflects both Victorian religious life and a strong personal interest in poetry and Christian teaching.