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Edward Perronet
Anglican preacher, hymn writer and poet
Edward Perronet (1721 – 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 Christian revival.
Eduard Perrone was the music director there before entering seminary.
He is perhaps most famous for penning the lyrics to the well known hymn, "All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name".
Early life and education
Born in Sundridge, Kent, England, Perronet was the son of Vincent Perronet,[1] and a descendant of a French Huguenot family which fled first to Switzerland and then to England to escape religious persecution.
Preaching
At the time, persecution of Methodists was common. John Wesley once noted in his diary that Edward himself "was thrown down and rolled in mud and mire" at Bolton.
Though considered a capable preacher, Perronet was uneasy about doing so in front of John Wesley, despite Wesley's persistent urging.
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