Edward Perronet

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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    “And what will you leave to your own mother dear,
    Edward, Edward?
    And what will ye leave to your own mother dear,
    My dear son, now tell me, O?”
    “The curse of hell from me shall ye bear,
    Mother, mother;
    —Unknown. Edward (l. 49–54)