Carlisle, Thomas John

Thomas John Carlisle was born October 11, 1913 in Plattsubrgh, N.Y. and died August 17, 1992. He was educated at William College, Union Theological Seminary, and was ordained as a United Presbyterian minister in 1937. He was the author of a number of books of religious poetry, as well as, a tutor and seminar faculty at various colleges. He wrote the lyrics to "Rise Up, My Love, My Fair One" and "Two Famous Men", and contributed more than 1500 articles and poems to newspapers, religious and literary publications and magazines.

From the description of Thomas John Carlisle papers, 1979-1987 (St. Lawrence University). WorldCat record id: 39910013