Edward Perronet (1726 – 2 January 1792) was the son of an Anglican priest, who worked closely with Anglican priest John Wesley and his brother Charles Wesley for many years in England's eighteenth century revival.
He is perhaps most famous for penning the lyrics to the well known hymn, "All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name".
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