Thomas Joseph Potter
Thomas Joseph Potter (1828–1873) was an English Catholic convert an educator and writer hymns. He was born on 9 June 1828, in Scarborough, Yorkshire, England. In 1847 converted to Catholicism and became a priest. He was Professor of Pulpit Eloquence and English Literature in All Hallows College, Dublin. Mr. Potter published several books on preaching, some stories, and various hymns and translations such as a translation of the Vesper Hymns.
He died on 31 August 1873, Dublin, Ireland.
Hymns
- Brightly gleams our banner
Publications
- Legends, Lyrics, and Hymns, by Fr T. J. Potter, 1862.[1]
- Holy Family Hymns, contributions from Fr Thomas Potter,1860.
- The Rector's Daughter or Love and Duty: A Catholic Tale by Rev. Thomas J. Potter, Published by James Duffy and printed by Moore & Murphy, Dublin, 1861.
- The Pastor And His People: Or The Word Of God And The Flock Of Christ by Rev. Thomas J. Potter (1869)
- The Spoken Word: Or The Art Of Extemporary Preaching, Its Utility, Its Danger, And Its True Idea by Thomas J. Potter (1872)
- The Farleyes of Farleye or Faithful and True "A tale in three books" by Rev. Thomas J. Potter 1884
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References
This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Herbermann, Charles, ed (1913). Catholic Encyclopedia. Robert Appleton Company.
| Persondata |
| Name |
Potter, Thomas |
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| Short description |
Catholic priest and Professor of Pulpit Eloquence and English Literature |
| Date of birth |
9 June 1828 |
| Place of birth |
Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England |
| Date of death |
31 August 1873 |
| Place of death |
Dublin, Ireland |