Who Was William F. Sherwin? | Hymn Writer of “Sound the Battle Cry!”"

Discover the life and legacy of William F. Sherwin (1826–1888), an American hymn writer, composer, and music educator best known for the beloved gospel hymn “Sound the Battle Cry!”Born in Buckland, Massachusetts, Sherwin dedicated much of his life to Christian music and education. His contributions helped shape the gospel hymn tradition of the nineteenth century, and his hymn “Sound the Battle Cry!” continues to remind believers of the call to stand firm in the faith.In this episode of God’s Peculiar People, we look back at the life of William F. Sherwin and remember how God can use the gifts and talents of ordinary people to encourage generations of believers through music.📖 “But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people…” — 1 Peter 2:9 (KJV)Subscribe to God’s Peculiar People for more stories about missionaries, preachers, hymn writers, and other men and women whose lives have left a lasting mark on Christian history.#WilliamFSherwin #SoundTheBattleCry #ChristianHymns#godspeculiarpeople #christianbios #christianbiographies