Author:William Edward Hickson

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William Edward Hickson
(1803–1870)

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British philanthropist, author and composer, credited with originating the famous proverb 'If at first you don't succeed, try, try, try again' with his poem Try, Try Again and contributing verses to the British national anthem

Works

Poetry

Try, Try Again

Songs

God Speed the Right

God Speed the Right in The Riverside song book (1893)
God Speed the Right, part of Lincoln Day celebration suggestions in Suggestive programs for special day exercises (1898)

Some or all works by this author were published before January 1, 1929, and are in the public domain worldwide because the author died at least 100 years ago. Translations or editions published later may be copyrighted. Posthumous works may be copyrighted based on how long they have been published in certain countries and areas.

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