William Howse Groser

GROSER, William Howse. b. Clerkenwell, London, 1 June 1834; d. Crouch End, Hornsey, London, 15 September 1925. He was the son of William Groser, secretary of the London Sunday School Union, and he inherited his father’s interest in Sunday schools. He was educated at University College, London (BSc 1862). A prosperous businessman with scientific interests, he also edited Songs by the Way: a Hymnal for Young Christians and Enquirers (London: Sunday School Union, 1875). According to JJ, p. 472, he was the editor of Christian periodicals, The Bible Class and Youth’s Magazine, The Sunday School Teacher, and Excelsior. Five of Groser’s hymns were included in the Sunday School Hymnary, edited by...