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Dutton Payne

Dutton Payne

An eighteenth-century English poet and Baptist writer, Anne Dutton published around fifty religious titles and corresponded with prominent figures like John Wesley.

Lived
1692–1765
Nationality
English
Language
English

Anne Dutton (1692–1765) was an English poet and Baptist writer who made significant contributions to eighteenth-century religious literature. Over the course of her life, she was a prolific creator of spiritual works, publishing approximately fifty titles that focused on religious themes and Baptist theology.

In addition to her published writings, Dutton was deeply engaged in the theological conversations of her day. She maintained an active correspondence with key leaders of the Methodist and evangelical movements, most notably John Wesley and George Whitefield, cementing her place in the religious network of her era.