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George Manwaring
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George Manwaring (1854-1889) was a poet and a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Some of his works have become favorite LDS hymns and are found in the current LDS hymnal.
George Manwaring was born in England to Henry Manwaring and Sarah Barber. The family became converted to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and, as was the custom at the time, made their way to the United States and to Utah.
Henry and Sarah had 9 children, George being the second eldest.
- Herbert
- George
- Eleanor
- Mary
- William
- David
- Jesse
- John
- Albert
Herbert was sent first to America, where he was able to work and send some money back to the family for the trip. During this same time Henry received an inheritance at the passing of his father John. After selling their belongings, the family had enough money for the trip, making the trip in 1871.
Several of George's poems were put to music and made hymns. Some of these have been included in the [[Hymns of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (1985 book) |current LDS hymn book]].
- Joseph Smith's First Prayer (describing what is known as the First Vision)
- Lord, We Ask Thee Ere We Part
- Sing We Now at Parting
- 'Tis Sweet to Sing the Matchless Love
- We Meet Again in Sabbath School