Cleric and hymn writer. Born Augustus Montague Toplady in Farnham, Surrey. His family moved to Ireland, and he attended Trinity College, Dublin. He was a follower of John Wesley and converted to Methodism, but later turned to Calvinism. He was ordained as an Anglican deacon in 1762. He wrote several hymns, and is best known for 'Rock of Ages'.
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Reverend Augustus M Toplady
{On the plaque to the right of the door:} Orange Street Congregational Churc...
Student of Trinity College of Music, killed in WW1.
Student of Trinity College of Music, killed in WW1.
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