The authorship of this hymn was unknown until recently when Robert McCutchan, author of _Our Hymnody_, discovered that it was written by William Rolf Featherstone, a Canadian by birth, when he was only sixteen years of age. The author sent the hymn to an aunt, Mrs. E. Featherstone Wilson, living in Los Angeles, who suggested to her nephew that it be published. No further information concerning Featherstone is at hand. _MUSIC._ GORDON. The tune was written for this hymn which the composer, Dr. Gordon, found in the _London Hymn Book_, 1864. This combination of hymn and tune became popular and is widely known in America. Adoniram Judson Gordon, 1836-1895, was born at New Hampton, New Hampshire, educated at Brown University and Newton Theological Seminary, and became the distinguished pastor of the Clarendon Street Baptist Church, Boston. He at one time was editor of _The Watchword_, and is author of a series of books called _Quiet Talks_. 217. Have Thine own way, Lord _Adelaide Pollard_, 1862-1934 A hymn of the believer’s humble resignation to God, as the clay to the potter. The author, Adelaide Addison Pollard, was a modest poet. She signed her writings for many years with only her initials, but in recent times her publishers have used her full name. Miss Pollard was born in Iowa, but died in New York City. She was buried in the family plot at Ft. Madison, Iowa. While a teacher of elocution and expression, she became interested in deeper spiritual things through the ministry of R. A. Torrey and James M. Gray, and enrolled for further Bible training at the Moody Bible Institute, Chicago. She became a teacher in the Missionary Alliance Bible School at Nyack, N. Y., and also did missionary work in South Africa. Miss Pollard wrote numerous hymns and devotional poems. Her two best-known hymns are: “Have Thine own way, Lord,” and “Shepherd of Israel.” Her mother was Rebecca Pollard who wrote the song poem, “I surrender all,” for which D. B. Towner wrote the music. _MUSIC._ ADELAIDE. The name of the tune is obviously derived from the name of the author of the words for which it was composed. For comments on the composer, Geo. C. Stebbins, see Hymn 38. 218. Fountain of good, to own thy love _Philip Doddridge_, 1702-51 An appealing hymn on fellowship and service as well as consecration. The author entitled the hymn, “On Relieving Christ in the Poor.” The original first line began “Jesus, my Lord, how rich thy grace.” The hymn was rewritten by Edward Osler, 1798-1863, for Hall’s _Mitre Hymn Book_, 1836, in which form it is found in modern hymnals, including the _Hymnary_. For comments on Philip Doddridge see Hymn 56.