name: W.J. Sparrow Simpson
birth_date: 1859-01-20 00:00:00
death_date: 1952-02-13 00:00:00
genres: Religion
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about: William John Sparrow Simpson (20 June 1859–13 February 1952) was an English Anglican priest and writer. He wrote the libretto for John Stainer's oratorio The Crucifixion (1887), several hymns, and more than fifty books. He was chaplain of Ilford Hospital Chapel from 1904 until his death.Not to be confused with his father, Rev  William Sparrow Simpson (1828–1897). William John Sparrow Simpson (20 June 1859–13 February 1952) was an English Anglican priest and writer. He wrote the libretto for John Stainer's oratorio The Crucifixion (1887), several hymns, and more than fifty books. He was chaplain of Ilford Hospital Chapel from 1904 until his death.Not to be confused with his father, Rev  William Sparrow Simpson (1828–1897). ...more