John Ellerton was an English clergyman and hymn writer whose work emphasized the rhythm of daily life and the passing of time. His writing reflected a calm devotional spirit and a desire to enrich worship with thoughtful and poetic texts.
His hymns include The Day Thou Gavest Lord Is Ended and Savior Again to Thy Dear Name We Raise. These hymns became widely used in evening worship and liturgical settings.
Ellerton collaborated with church musicians and editors who supported the inclusion of his hymns in major hymnals of the nineteenth century.