Lowry, Robert

D.D. (Lewis burg University, Lewis burg, Penn., 1875), Baptist; b. in Philadelphia, Penn., March 12, 1826; graduated at the head of ins cla at Lewis burg University, Lewis burg, Penn., 1854; was pastor at West Chester, Penn., 1854-58; in New-York City, 1858-61; in Brooklyn, 1861-69; at Lewis burg, Penn.. and profe or of belles-lettres in the university there, 1869- 75; pastor at Plain field, N.J., 1876-85; president of the New-Jersey Baptist Sunday-school Union, 1880-86. He participated in the Robert Raikes centennial, London, 1880; travelled in Europe 1880, in Mexico 1885; was poet before the Grand Arch Council of the Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity, 1885. He is a composer and hymn-writer, and has edited Chapel Melodies, N. Y., 1868; Bright Jewels, 1869; Pure Gold, 1871; Hymn Service, 1871; Royal Diadem, 1873; Temple Anthems, 187 'd; Tidal Wave, 1874; Brightest and Best, 1875; Welcome Tidings, 1877; Fountain of Song, 1877; Chautauqua Carols, 187S; Gospel Hymn and Tune Book, 1879; Good as Gold, 1880; Our Glad Hosanna, 1882; Joyful Lays, 1884; Glad Refrains, 1886; with Christmas and Easter services annually, and numerous single songs; over 3,000,000 of these books have been i ued.