William Clayson
William Clayson (1840 - 1887)

William Clayson (1840-1887) was a Latter-day Saint hymnwriter who wrote the music of "The Day Dawn is Breaking"; "Nearer, Dear Savior, to Thee"; "O Thou Rock of Our Salvation"; "The Iron Rod" and "Oh, What Songs of the Heart".
Clayson was born in England. He joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1855. In 1859 he served as branch president in Irchester. In 1861 he emigrated to Utah, settling in Payson, Utah. He married Susan Moulton in Utah who he had become engaged to before ... (Read all)
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