Jessie Brown Pounds

Biography

Jessie Brown Pounds, who lived from 1861 to 1921, left a lasting legacy through her evocative writing that celebrated faith and the power of rhythm in everyday life. She is remembered for her lyrical contributions that lifted spirits and brought comfort to many through hymns that continue to resonate in worship settings today.

Pounds’ work was guided by a deep sense of compassion and a desire to speak clearly to the struggles of the human heart, leaving friends and readers with the memory of an attentive and gentle literary voice.