John Ogilvie (poet) facts for kids
John Ogilvie (1733-1813) was a Scottish minister, hymn writer, and poet from the 1700s. He was a friend of famous writers like James Beattie and Samuel Johnson. During his lifetime, John Ogilvie became well-known for his poems.
About John Ogilvie's Life
John Ogilvie was born in Aberdeen, Scotland, on November 18, 1733. His father was also a minister named James Ogilvie.
John studied to become a minister at Marischal College in Aberdeen. He finished his studies in 1759. Right after that, he became a minister in the Church of Scotland. He worked in the town of Midmar in Aberdeenshire for his entire life.
In 1763, his friend Samuel Johnson made a famous comment to Ogilvie. Johnson said that the best view a Scottish person ever sees is the road leading to England. This was a playful, but sometimes seen as a bit teasing, remark about Scotland.
Aberdeen University gave him a special award in 1777. It was an honorary doctorate degree, called a DD.
In 1789, John Ogilvie was chosen to be a member of the Royal Society of Edinburgh. This is a group of important thinkers and scientists. He was suggested for this honor by Robert Arbuthnot (Ceylon), Henry Mackenzie, and Andrew Dalzell.
John Ogilvie passed away in Midmar on November 17, 1813. This was just one day before his 80th birthday.
John Ogilvie's Poems
John Ogilvie wrote many poems during his life. Here are some of his well-known works:
- The Day of Judgement (1753)
- Ode to Sleep (1758)
- Ode to Time (1759)
- Ode to Evening (1762)
- Ode to Innocence (1762)
- Providence (1764)
- Solitude: or the Elysium of ther Poets (1765)
- Paradise (1769)
- Rona (1777)
- Fane of the Druids (1784)
- Britannia (1801)
Hymns Written by Ogilvie
Besides poems, John Ogilvie also wrote hymns. Hymns are songs of praise, often used in church.
- Lo, in the of Days, Behold (1781)
- Paraphrase 62
