August 19

On August 19, 3 anniversaries fall in the history of the hymns in this library: William Hammond died in 1783; Jemima Luke was born in 1813; James M. Black was born in 1856.

Each date below is given only where two independent sources — Hymnary.org and Wikidata — agree on the year, and the day itself comes from Wikidata. Dates before the 1750s are given as they were recorded at the time, in the Old Style calendar where that was in use.

William Hammond, who died on this day in 1783, is remembered in this library for the hymns “Opening Worship” and “Awake and Sing the Song”.

Jemima Luke, who was born on this day in 1813, is remembered in this library for the hymn “Sweet Story”.

James M. Black, who was born on this day in 1856, is remembered in this library for the tune WHEN THE ROLL IS CALLED UP YONDER.

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