William Gadsby

William Gadsby
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Short Name: William Gadsby
Full Name: Gadsby, William, 1773-1844
Birth Year: 1773
Death Year: 1844

Gadsby, William , was born in 1773 at Attleborough, in Warwickshire. In 1793 he joined the Baptist church at Coventry, and in 1798 began to preach. In 1800 a chapel was built for him at Desford, in Leicestershire, and two years later another in the town of Hinckley. In 1805 he removed to Manchester, becoming minister of a chapel in Rochdale Boad, where he continued until his death, in January, 1844. Gadsby was for many years exceedingly popular as a preacher of the High Calvinist faith, and visited in that capacity most parts of England. He published The Nazarene's Songs, being a composition of Original Hymns, Manchester, 1814; and Hymns on the Death of the Princess Charlotte, Manchester, 1817. In 1814 he also published A Selection of Hymns for Public Worship, appending thereto a large number of his own compositions [Baptist Hymnody, § nr., 2]. The edition of 1882 pub. by his son J. Gadsby contains 1138 hymns, of which 157 are by William Gadsby, and form Pt. ii. of the Selection From his point of view they are sound in doctrine, but have little poetic fervour, and the rhyme is faulty in a large number of instances. Four of these hymns are in Denham's Selection and one in the Selection of J. Stevens. [Rev. W. R Stevenson, M.A. ]

--John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology (1907)

Wikipedia Biography

William Gadsby (1773–1844) was an English Baptist pastor. In addition to pastoring, Gadsby planted churches, and was an early leader of the Strict and Particular Baptist movement in England. Although he was not formally educated, Gadsby was regarded by his contemporaries as an excellent preacher and pastor who championed the cause of social justice and opposed the established Elizabethan Church. In 1805 he became pastor of Black Lane Chapel, Strict Baptist church in Manchester, England, and held that position until he died.

Texts by William Gadsby (174)sort descendingAsAuthority LanguagesInstances
A beggar, vile and base, I comeW. Gadsby (Author)English2
A helpless worm am IWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
A limping beggar, clothed in ragsW. Gadsby (Author)English2
A Physician, I learn, abides in this placeWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
Again, dear Lord, we would be fedW. Gadsby (Author)English2
At the birth of Christ our KingW. Gadsby (Author)English3
Before the earth or seas were madeWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
Behold a scene of matchless graceWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
Behold, with wondering eyesW. Gadsby (Author)English2
Beloved of the Lord most highWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
Beloved, we are comeW. Gadsby (Author)English2
Blessed Comforter, appearWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
Blessed Jesus, Lord of allWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
By nature can no man be justWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
By nature, none of Adam's raceW. Gadsby (Author)English2
Call'd to see God's righteous lawW. Gadsby (Author)English2
Christians, rejoice, and singW. Gadsby (Author)English2
Come, thou now exalted SaviourW. Gadsby (Author)English2
Come, whosoever will, Nor vainly strive to mendW. Gadsby (Author)English2
Creatures are but vain at bestWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
Dangerous is the path we goWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
Dear Lord, forbid that we should boastWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
Election is a truth divineW. Gadsby (Author)English2
Endless blessings on the Lamb!William Gadsby (Author)English2
Faith! 'tis a grace divineW. Gadsby (Author)English2
Free grace is the joy of my heartW. Gadsby (Author)English2
Free grace is the theme of my songWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
God is a Father, just and wiseW. Gadsby (Author)English2
God is a Spirit, just and wise, His footsteps who can trace?William Gadsby (Author)English2
Grace taught our friends to knowW. Gadsby (Author)English2
Great God! thy kingdom comeWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
Great God, to thee we comeWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
Great God! whose universal powerW. Gadsby (Author)English2
High beyond imaginationsWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
Holy Ghost, we look to theeWilliam Gadsby (Author)English3
How blest is the man who in Jesus believesW. Gadsby (Author)English2
How condescending and how wiseW. Gadsby (Author)English2
How sweet and precious is the nameWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
I'll speak forth the love of my LordWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
Immortal honors rest on Jesus' headW. Gadsby (Author)English3
In every believer two armies are seenWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
Is Jesus my Savior, my Husband, and FriendWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
Jehovah God! eternal Lord most high!William Gadsby (Author)English2
Jehovah is my SunWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
Jehovah, the Savior, appearsW. Gadsby (Author)English2
Jesus Christ, the sinner's FriendW. Gadsby (Author)English2
Jesus is a mighty Savior; Helpless souls have here a FriendW. Gadsby (Author)English1
Jesus is my great High PriestWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
Jesus is the King of kings, And in him are all my springsW. Gadsby (Author)English2
Jesus is the one thing needfulWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
Jesus is the way to GodW. Gadsby (Author)English2
Jesus lived, and loved, and diedWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
Jesus, mighty God and SaviorWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
Jesus, our exalted SaviourW. Gadsby (Author)English2
Jesus our heavenly Warrior isWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
Jesus, our Lord and King, Thou art our hope and trustWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
Jesus the Author isW. Gadsby (Author)English2
Jesus, the Lord, enthroned on highW. Gadsby (Author)English2
Jesus the Lord is bornWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
Jesus, the Lord is KingWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
Jesus, the Lord, my Savior isW. Gadsby (Author)English2
Jesus, thou art our only restWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
Jesus, we thy name adoreW. Gadsby (Author)English2
Let saints lift up their heartsW. Gadsby (Author)English2
Lord, direct thy own-sent servantWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
Lord, I freely would confessWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
Lord, let me feel the unction of thy loveWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
Lord, we adore thee, and would fain expressWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
Lord, we fain would walk in loveW. Gadsby (Author)English1
Mercy speaks by Jesu’s bloodW. Gadsby (Author)English3
Mighty King, thy power displayW. Gadsby (Author)English2
Mighty to save is Christ the LambW. Gadsby (Author)English2
My soul, rejoice and singWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
My soul shall with wonder proclaimWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
My soul with holy wonder viewsWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
Now for a song of praiseW. Gadsby (Author)English2
O my soul, admire and wonderWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
O my soul, with wonder tellW. Gadsby (Author)English2
O! the love of Christ to sinners!W. Gadsby (Author)English2
O the matchless love of GodW. Gadsby (Author)English2
O thou lovely, loving SviourWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
O thou mighty God and SaviourWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
O! what matchless condescensionW. Gadsby (Author)English2
Of one Lord will we singWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
Once more, dear God of graceW. Gadsby (Author)English2
Once more, little children, we are comeWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
Pause, my soul! and ask the questionWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
Peculiar are the saintsW. Gadsby (Author)English2
Poor fearful saint, be not dismay'dW. Gadsby (Author)English2
Poor sinner, dejected with fearW. Gadsby (Author)English1
Poor sinners, sunk in sin's tremendous cellW. Gadsby (Author)English1
Precious Jesus! Friend of sinners!W. Gadsby (Author)English1
Precious Jesus! here we areW. Gadsby (Author)English1
Precious Jesus, must it beWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
Precious Jesus! we adore theeWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
Rejoice, and let Christ be thy songWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
Rejoice, ye saints, rejoice In Christ, your glorious HeadW. Gadsby (Author)English2
Return to thy rest, my soul, and rejoiceW. Gadsby (Author)English2
Salvation! O my soul, rejoiceWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
Saved, and saved alone by graceWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
Sin has a thousand pleasing charmsW. Gadsby (Author)English1
Sinners, call'd by grace, and blessedWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
Sinners, who on Jesus restW. Gadsby (Author)English2
Sweet Jesus! how great is thy loveW. Gadsby (Author)English2
Sweet the name of Christ must beW. Gadsby (Author)English1
Thanks be to my Head, the great King of kingsW. Gadsby (Author)English2
The body, the church, ever stoodW. Gadsby (Author)English2
The Breaker is gone forth in loveWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
The carnal mind takes different waysW. Gadsby (Author)English2
The Father, in eternal loveWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
The gospel brings tidings, glad tidings indeedWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
The gospel is good news indeedWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
The gospel's the law of the LambWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
The just by faith shall liveWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
The law of the Lord is perfect and goodWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
The Lord himself be with you allW. Gadsby (Author)English2
The Lord is Zion's KingWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
The Lord Jehovah isWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
The Lord my Savior is; For me he shed his bloodW. Gadsby (Author)English2
The Lord on high his love proclaimsW. Gadsby (Author)English2
The Lord proclaims his nameWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
The Lord the righteous triesW. Gadsby (Author)English2
The Lord will feed the poorW. Gadsby (Author)English2
The Lord's my Helper and SupportW. Gadsby (Author)English2
The love of Christ is rich and freeWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
The new man and the oldWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
The path that Christians treadWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
The ransomed of the Lord Shall unto Zion comeWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
The Sabbath was a day of restWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
The sinner born of GodWilliam Gadsby (Author)English1
The triune Jehovah we praiseWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
The work of Christ I singWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
The works of God proclaimW. Gadsby (Author)English2
Though we walk through this wildernessWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
Thrice happy are the menW. Gadsby (Author)English2
Truly that poor soul is justWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
Truth and mercy meet togetherWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
Tuned with love divine, we singWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
United to Jesus, the vineWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
Watch, watch and be sober, ye children of GodWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
We adore the Lord, the LambW. Gadsby (Author)English2
We bless the triune God—The Father and the WordW. Gadsby (Author)English2
What a divine harmonious soundWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
What a precious needful thingW. Gadsby (Author)English2
What am I, and where am I?William Gadsby (Author)English2
What foolish worms are we!William Gadsby (Author)English2
What joyful news the gospel isW. Gadsby (Author)English2
What! must the Christian drawW. Gadsby (Author)English2
What solemn tidings reach our earsWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
What, then! shall Christians sinWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
When faith to Sinai looksWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
When foes within, and foes withoutW. Gadsby (Author)English2
When God proclaims his nameWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
When Jesse's young son was honour'd of GodWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
When my dear Jesus hides his smiling faceWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
When Ruth a gleaning wentWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
When saints together meetW. Gadsby (Author)English2
When will the happy moment comeW. Gadsby (Author)English2
Where must a sinner fly, That feels himself undoneW. Gadsby (Author)English2
While Jesus whispers peaceWilliam Gadsby (Alterer)English2
Whoever in Jesus believesWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
Whom the Lord Jehovah lovesW. Gadsby (Author)English2
Why should a pilgrim grope withinWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
With great and awful powerW. Gadsby (Author)English2
With sin and guilt poor Zion toilsW. Gadsby (Author)English2
With wonder and with loveWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
With wondering eyes, Lord, we admireWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
Within these walls, dear LordWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
Ye famishing, naked, and poorW. Gadsby (Author)English2
Ye saints of the Lord, rejoice in your KingWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
Ye servants of the Lord, Ye messengers of graceW. Gadsby (Author)English2
Ye sons of God, be wiseW. Gadsby (Author)English1
Ye souls, redeem'd with bloodWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2
Ye souls redeem'd with Jesus' precious bloodWilliam Gadsby (Author)English2

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