Phillips Brooks

American clergyman and author, hymnwriter (1835–1893).

Born December 13th, 1835 in Boston. [ref]

Died January 23rd, 1893 at 57 years old in Boston.

Occupations
Anglican priest, hymnwriter, writer
Wikipedia

Do not fear death. Death is always at our side. When we show fear, it jumps at us faster than light. But, if we do not show fear, it casts its eye upon us gently and then guides us into infinity. Laughing Bull