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'''William Orcutt Cushing''' (31 December 1823 – 19 October 1902) was an American Unitarian minister and hymn writer from [[Hingham, Massachusetts]]. |
'''William Orcutt Cushing''' (31 December 1823 – 19 October 1902) was an American Unitarian minister and hymn writer from [[Hingham, Massachusetts]]. |
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Cushing was born in 1823 in Hingham to [[Unitarianism|Unitarian]] parents.<ref name=ch>{{cite web|url=http://www.hymntime.com/tch/bio/c/u/s/h/cushing_wo.htm |title=William Orcutt Cushing |publisher=Cyber Hymnal |date= |accessdate=2013-04-05}}</ref> When he was a teenager and started to read [[The Bible]] alone, he became a follower of the [[Eastern Orthodox|Orthodox Christian]] school of thought. When he was 18, he stated that he felt that God wanted him to become a minister.<ref name=bio>{{cite web|url=http://www.christianity.com/church/church-history/timeline/1801-1900/william-o-cushing-sought-to-follow-christ-11630395.html |title=William O. Cushing Sought to Follow Christ |publisher=Christianity.com |date= |accessdate=2013-04-05}}</ref> |
Cushing was born in 1823 in Hingham to [[Unitarianism|Unitarian]] parents.<ref name=ch>{{cite web|url=http://www.hymntime.com/tch/bio/c/u/s/h/cushing_wo.htm |title=William Orcutt Cushing |publisher=Cyber Hymnal |date= |accessdate=2013-04-05}}</ref> When he was a teenager and started to read [[The Bible]] alone, he became a follower of the [[Eastern Orthodox|Orthodox Christian]] school of thought. When he was 18, he stated that he felt that God wanted him to become a minister.<ref name=bio>{{cite web|url=http://www.christianity.com/church/church-history/timeline/1801-1900/william-o-cushing-sought-to-follow-christ-11630395.html |title=William O. Cushing Sought to Follow Christ |publisher=Christianity.com |date= |accessdate=2013-04-05}}</ref> |
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Cushing remained true to Christian principles throughout his life. He once gave all of his life savings of [[US Dollar|$]]1,000 (approximately ${{formatnum:{{Inflation|US|1,000|1870|2013|r=-2}}}} in 2013) to a blind girl in order for her to receive an education.<ref>{{cite book | first =Wayne | last =Hooper | title =Companion to the Seventh-Day Adventist hymnal | publisher =Review and Herald Publishing | year = 1988| isbn = 0828004250 | page = 253}}</ref> |
Cushing remained true to Christian principles throughout his life. He once gave all of his life savings of [[US Dollar|$]]1,000 (approximately ${{formatnum:{{Inflation|US|1,000|1870|2013|r=-2}}}} in 2013) to a blind girl in order for her to receive an education.<ref>{{cite book | first =Wayne | last =Hooper | title =Companion to the Seventh-Day Adventist hymnal | publisher =Review and Herald Publishing | year = 1988| isbn = 0828004250 | page = 253}}</ref> |
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Cushing started his training to become a Unitarian minister based along his parents' theology.<ref>{{cite book | first =Jacob Henry | last = Hall | title =Biography of Gospel song and hymn writers | publisher = AMS Press | location =Pennsylvania | year = 1971| isbn = 0404072267 | page = 51}}</ref> His first posting as an ordained minister was to Searsburg, New York, west of [[Trumansburg, New York|Trumansburg]]. There he met his future wife, Hena<ref name=ch /><ref>{{cite book |last1=Rogal |first1=Samuel J. |title=Sing Glory and Hallelujah! Historical and Biographical Guide to Gospel Hymns Nos. 1 to 6 Complete |date=1996 |publisher=Bloomsbury Academic |location=Cornell University Law Library, Management Library |isbn=9780313296901 |page=48}}</ref> |
Cushing started his training to become a Unitarian minister based along his parents' theology.<ref>{{cite book | first =Jacob Henry | last = Hall | title =Biography of Gospel song and hymn writers | publisher = AMS Press | location =Pennsylvania | year = 1971| isbn = 0404072267 | page = 51}}</ref> His first posting as an ordained minister was to Searsburg, New York, west of [[Trumansburg, New York|Trumansburg]]. There he met his future wife, Hena,<ref name=ch /><ref>{{cite book |last1=Rogal |first1=Samuel J. |title=Sing Glory and Hallelujah! Historical and Biographical Guide to Gospel Hymns Nos. 1 to 6 Complete |date=1996 |publisher=Bloomsbury Academic |location=Cornell University Law Library, Management Library |isbn=9780313296901 |page=48}}</ref> and they were married in 1854. In the same year, Cushing wrote his first hymn, "When he Cometh",<ref name=bio /> based on [http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Malachi%203:17&version=KJV Malachi 3:17], for children in his Sunday School.<ref name=ag>{{cite book | first =Kenneth W. | last =Osbeck | title =Amazing Grace: 366 Inspiring Hymn Stories for Daily Devotions | publisher = Kregel Publications | edition = 2 | year = 2002| isbn = 0825493528 | page = 94}}</ref> |
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Cushing then later went on to minister in a number of locations around [[New York State|New York]] until 1870 when Hena died, requiring Cushing to return to Searsburg. Shortly afterwards, Cushing suffered from a "creeping paralysis" that caused him to lose his voice, requiring him to retire from the ministry after 27 years in it.<ref name=ag /> |
Cushing then later went on to minister in a number of locations around [[New York State|New York]] until 1870 when Hena died, requiring Cushing to return to Searsburg. Shortly afterwards, Cushing suffered from a "creeping paralysis" that caused him to lose his voice, requiring him to retire from the ministry after 27 years in it.<ref name=ag /> |
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After having to retire from the ministry, Cushing asked God for something to do to occupy his time. He discovered he had a talent for hymn writing and made that a way to keep busy after work in the ministry.<ref name=ag /> Throughout the rest of his life, Cushing wrote 300 hymns including "The Name of Jesus" and "Home at Last".<ref name=ch /> In 1880, he co-wrote "[[Follow On (hymn)|Follow On]]" with [[Robert Lowry (hymn writer)|Robert Lowry]] and W. Howard Doane. This hymn became popular and was associated with [[The Salvation Army]]; its tune was adopted by Scottish [[association football]] club, [[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]] as the basis for their club anthem, "[[Follow Follow]]".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/scotland/9335235.stm |title=Ibrox disaster memorial service |publisher=BBC Sport |date=2011-01-03 |accessdate=2013-04-05}}</ref> |
After having to retire from the ministry, Cushing asked God for something to do to occupy his time. He discovered he had a talent for hymn writing and made that a way to keep busy after work in the ministry.<ref name=ag /> Throughout the rest of his life, Cushing wrote 300 hymns including "The Name of Jesus" and "Home at Last".<ref name=ch /> In 1880, he co-wrote "[[Follow On (hymn)|Follow On]]" with [[Robert Lowry (hymn writer)|Robert Lowry]] and W. Howard Doane. This hymn became popular and was associated with [[The Salvation Army]]; its tune was adopted by Scottish [[association football]] club, [[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]] as the basis for their club anthem, "[[Follow Follow]]".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/scotland/9335235.stm |title=Ibrox disaster memorial service |publisher=BBC Sport |date=2011-01-03 |accessdate=2013-04-05}}</ref> |
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Cushing died on 19 October 1902 in [[Lisbon, New York|Lisbon Center, New York]]. He was buried in the Jones Cemetery, near Searsburg.<ref name=ch /> |
Cushing died on 19 October 1902 in [[Lisbon, New York|Lisbon Center, New York]]. He was buried in the Jones Cemetery, near Searsburg.<ref name=ch /> |
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Latest revision as of 14:42, 5 February 2024
William Orcutt Cushing | |
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 William O. Cushing | |
| Born | 31 December 1823 |
| Died | 19 October 1902 (aged 78) Searsburg, New York, United States |
| Spouse | Hena |
| Religion | Christian |
| Church | Unitarian |
| Writings | 300 Hymns |
Offices held | Unitarian minister |
| Title | Pastor |
William Orcutt Cushing (31 December 1823 – 19 October 1902) was an American Unitarian minister and hymn writer from Hingham, Massachusetts.
Personal life
[edit]Cushing was born in 1823 in Hingham to Unitarian parents.[1] When he was a teenager and started to read The Bible alone, he became a follower of the Orthodox Christian school of thought. When he was 18, he stated that he felt that God wanted him to become a minister.[2]
Cushing remained true to Christian principles throughout his life. He once gave all of his life savings of $1,000 (approximately $18,400 in 2013) to a blind girl in order for her to receive an education.[3]
Ministry
[edit]Cushing started his training to become a Unitarian minister based along his parents' theology.[4] His first posting as an ordained minister was to Searsburg, New York, west of Trumansburg. There he met his future wife, Hena,[1][5] and they were married in 1854. In the same year, Cushing wrote his first hymn, "When he Cometh",[2] based on Malachi 3:17, for children in his Sunday School.[6]
Cushing then later went on to minister in a number of locations around New York until 1870 when Hena died, requiring Cushing to return to Searsburg. Shortly afterwards, Cushing suffered from a "creeping paralysis" that caused him to lose his voice, requiring him to retire from the ministry after 27 years in it.[6]
Hymn writing
[edit]After having to retire from the ministry, Cushing asked God for something to do to occupy his time. He discovered he had a talent for hymn writing and made that a way to keep busy after work in the ministry.[6] Throughout the rest of his life, Cushing wrote 300 hymns including "The Name of Jesus" and "Home at Last".[1] In 1880, he co-wrote "Follow On" with Robert Lowry and W. Howard Doane. This hymn became popular and was associated with The Salvation Army; its tune was adopted by Scottish association football club, Rangers as the basis for their club anthem, "Follow Follow".[7]
Death
[edit]Cushing died on 19 October 1902 in Lisbon Center, New York. He was buried in the Jones Cemetery, near Searsburg.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "William Orcutt Cushing". Cyber Hymnal. Retrieved 2013-04-05.
- ^ a b "William O. Cushing Sought to Follow Christ". Christianity.com. Retrieved 2013-04-05.
- ^ Hooper, Wayne (1988). Companion to the Seventh-Day Adventist hymnal. Review and Herald Publishing. p. 253. ISBN 0828004250.
- ^ Hall, Jacob Henry (1971). Biography of Gospel song and hymn writers. Pennsylvania: AMS Press. p. 51. ISBN 0404072267.
- ^ Rogal, Samuel J. (1996). Sing Glory and Hallelujah! Historical and Biographical Guide to Gospel Hymns Nos. 1 to 6 Complete. Cornell University Law Library, Management Library: Bloomsbury Academic. p. 48. ISBN 9780313296901.
- ^ a b c Osbeck, Kenneth W. (2002). Amazing Grace: 366 Inspiring Hymn Stories for Daily Devotions (2 ed.). Kregel Publications. p. 94. ISBN 0825493528.
- ^ "Ibrox disaster memorial service". BBC Sport. 2011-01-03. Retrieved 2013-04-05.
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