Samuel Trevor Francis (19 November 1834 – 28 December 1925) was an English

lay preacher Lay preacher is a preacher or a religious proclaimer who is not a formally ordained cleric Clergy are formal leaders within established religions. Their roles and functions vary in different religious traditions, but usually involve presidi ...

and hymn writer, with the

Plymouth Brethren The Plymouth Brethren or Assemblies of Brethren are a low church and non-conformist Christian movement whose history can be traced back to Dublin, Ireland, in the mid to late 1820s, where they originated from Anglicanism. The group emphasizes ...

. He is best known as the author of the hymn " Oh the Deep, Deep Love of Jesus". He earned his living as a merchant.

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Francis, Samuel Trevor 1834 births 1925 deaths English hymnwriters British Plymouth Brethren