Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing history:

Robert Robinson (1735-1790) was 16 years old and running with the wrong crowd when he went by chance to hear the celebrated 37-year-old evangelist, George Whitefield, preach in London on May 24, 1752.

Three and a half years later, in December 1755, Robinson became a Christian and "found full and free forgiveness through the precious blood of Jesus Christ." He soon began preaching for Methodist and Baptist churches in the area around Norwich and Cambridge. In May 1758, when he was only 22 years old, Robinson penned "Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing" for his sermon on Pentecost Sunday.

More than 260 years later, Robinson's memorable words continue to inspire and encourage each new generation to Worship and seek our Lord's Presence.