Sir Edward Denny, 4th Baronet facts for kids
Sir Edward Denny, 4th Baronet (born October 2, 1796 – died June 13, 1889) was an Anglo-Irish nobleman and a talented writer of hymns. He was known for his kindness and his strong religious beliefs.
A Life of Service and Faith
Edward Denny was the oldest son of Sir Edward Denny, 3rd Baronet and Elizabeth Day. His grandfather, Robert Day, was a judge. In 1827, Edward became the High Sheriff of Kerry. This was an important role, like being a chief law enforcement officer for the county.
In 1831, he became a baronet after his father passed away. This meant he inherited a special title and a large part of the town of Tralee. Sir Edward Denny never married. His family's motto was "Act Mea Messis Erit," which means "in age my harvest shall be."
A newspaper, the Leeds Mercury, wrote about him when he died. It said that almost the whole town of Tralee belonged to him. About 20 years before his death, he could have greatly increased the rent for his properties. However, he chose to keep the rents the same. This was especially kind during a difficult time in Ireland. Because of this, he was one of the few landowners who did not have their rents lowered by the Land Commission.
Sir Edward lived simply. But he was very generous to his relatives and supported religious work. He lived quietly in a small home in Islington, London. There, he spent his time studying old religious texts. He received about £13,000 a year from his properties in Ireland.
Later in life, Denny lived in Kensington, London. He was connected with a religious group called the Plymouth Brethren. He worked with many important leaders of this group. He also attended special meetings at Powerscourt House. Sir Edward studied biblical prophecy, which is about future events mentioned in the Bible. He even created helpful charts to explain his ideas. His most famous work on this topic was called "A Prophetical Stream of Time."
A Gift for Hymn Writing
Sir Edward Denny was a gifted writer of hymns. Hymns are songs of praise, often sung in churches. In 1839, he published a collection called "A Selection of Hymns." Later, in 1848, he released "Hymns and Poems," which was updated in 1870 and 1889. Some of his hymns also appeared in another hymn book called "Hymns for the Poor of the Flock."
He really wanted his hymns to stay exactly as he wrote them. He did not like it when other people changed his words. In the introduction to his book "Hymns and Poems," he wrote that he was sad to see how often hymns were changed. He asked that if his poems or hymns were used in other collections, they should be left "without alteration or abridgement."
His Final Years
Sir Edward Denny passed away at the age of 93. He was buried at Paddington Cemetery. His sister, Dianna Denny, also passed away six months later at age 85. She was buried next to him. Their original headstone had a hopeful message: "In joyful assurance of rising to an endless day." Today, a new headstone is there, but it does not have this special message.
After Sir Edward's death, his title passed to his nephew, Robert.
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