Basil Woodd

He was educated by Thomas Clarke, rector of Chesham Bois in Buckinghamshire, and matriculated at Trinity College, Oxford, on 7 May 1778, graduating B.A.

On 10 August 1784 he was chosen lecturer of St Peter's, Cornhill, a post which he retained until 1808.

[2] In February 1785 Woodd was appointed morning preacher at Bentinck Chapel, Marylebone.

[2] Woodd was successful in establishing schools, some of them connected with Bentinck Chapel.

His publications included:[2] Of Woodd's hymns, Hail, Thou Source of every Blessing became well known.