Soundly converted - 1755
Baptist hymn writer John Robinson.
Introduction
George Whitefield’s preaching led to spiritual conversions in America and England. Robert Robinson heard Whitefield preach in England and the sermon made a deep impression on him. Afterward he frequented Methodist meetings and about two and a half years later professed to being soundly converted. He kept a journal, and described in Latin his conversion on this day, 10 December 1755. He would become a pastor and the author of the well-known hymn “Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing.”
Quote
“Robert, the son of Michael and Mary Robinson. Born in the county of Norfolk, on Saturday, Sept. 27, 1735. Reborn on the Sabbath day, May 24, 1752, through the preaching of George Whitefield. Having tasted the sorrows of conviction of sin leading to renewal for two years and seven months I have found full and free absolution, by the precious blood of Jesus Christ (Tuesday, December 10th, 1755), to whom be honor and glory for ever and ever.”
Sutherland, Allan. Famous Hymns of the World: Their origin and their romance. New York: Frederick A. Stokes, Company, publishers.