Lyricist: John Ernest Bode
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Biography
John Ernest Bode (1816 - 1874) was an Anglican clergy, educator, poet, and hymnist. Born in London, he was the son of William Bode. Married with three children. Educated at Eton, the Charter House, and then at Christ Church, Oxford where he received his B.A. in 1837 and a M.A. He won the Hertford Scholarship. Ordained in 1841, he became Rector of Westwell, Oxfordshire in 1847, then of Castle Camps, Cambridgeshire, 1860. He was also for a time Tutor of his College, and Classical Examiner. He died in Castle Camps, October 6, 1874. Buried near hedge facing West Window.
