Born: 22 February 1805, United Kingdom
Died: 14 August 1848
Country most active: United Kingdom
Also known as: Sarah Fuller Adams, Sally, S. Y, Sarah Flower
From Famous Women: An Outline of Feminine Achievement Through the Ages With Life Stories of Five Hundred Noted Women. Written by Joseph Adelman, published 1926 by Ellis M Lonow Company:
Sarah Flower Adams, an English poet. Her longest work was a fine lyrical drama, Vivia Perpetua having as its subject the early life of Christians.
It is probable that Mrs. Adams will be best remembered as the author of several beautiful hymns, among which are Nearer my God to Thee and He sendeth sun, He sendeth shower.