Author—Francis H. Rowley, 1854–1952 Composer—Peter P. Bilhorn, 1865–1936 Meter—87. 87. with Chorus I will sing of the mercies of the Lord forever; with my mouth will I make known Thy faithfulness to all generations. Psalm 89:1 Francis H. Rowley was born in Hilton, New York, on July 25, 1854. Later he became a Baptist minister and served churches in Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and Illinois. He has given the following account for the writing of this hymn: I was minister