Sarah J. C. Whittlesey

Sarah J. C. Whittlesey (August 24, 1824 – February 14, 1896) was an American author, poet, and hymn writer, familiarly known to the readers of magazines and weekly journals of her day, for which she contributed both prose and verse. Generally, she was strongly Southern in her feelings, tastes, and style.

Early life and education Sarah Johnson Cogswell Whittlesey was born in Williamston, North Carolina, August 24, 1824.

Her father, Luman Whittlesey, The texts of at least four hymns are attributed to her, including "Hark, the shining saints are sweetly singing"; "Let us be gladsome and let us be gay"; "The Sabbath morn is beaming"; and "They are safe in the harbor".

Death and legacy She died at her residence in Alexandria, Virginia, February 14, 1896.

Selected works Heart Drops from Memory's Urn, 1852 The Stranger's Strategem; or, The Double Deceit and Other Stories, 1860 Herbert Hamilton, or the Bas Bleu, 1867 Aunt Rebecca's Charge, and Other Stories, 1870 Bertha, the Beauty, a Story of the Southern Revolution, 1871 Spring Buds and Summer Blossoms, 1889 The Unwedded Wife Stella's Stepmother

Hymns "Hark, the shining saints are sweetly singing" "Let us be gladsome and let us be gay" "The Sabbath morn is beaming" "They are safe in the harbor"