James Edwin Orr (January 15, 1912 – April 22, 1987)[1] was an Irish-born American Baptist Christian minister, hymnwriter, professor, author[2] and promoter of church revival and renewal.
In 1949 he and his wife made the United States their permanent base, while continuing to travel the world promoting church revival and renewal.
Of him Billy Graham wrote, "Dr. J. Edwin Orr, in my opinion, is one of the greatest authorities on the history of religious revivals in the Protestant world.
One of the hymns—"Cleanse Me"—was selected for inclusion in Amazing Grace: 366 Inspiring Hymn Stories for Daily Devotions[7] and The One Year Great Songs of Faith.
[9] "Cleanse Me" has been recorded numerous times, including performances by Bill and Gloria Gaither, Irene Bridger, Kenon D. Renfrow, Lloyd Williams, the El Paso Wind Symphony, and Nick Reynolds and Tom Parsons.