August 21

On August 21, 3 anniversaries fall in the history of the hymns in this library: Alexander Robert Reinagle was born in 1799; Civilla D. Martin was born in 1866; Frederic Henry Hedge died in 1890.

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.

Alexander Robert Reinagle, who was born on this day in 1799, is remembered in this library for the tune ST. PETER.

Civilla D. Martin, who was born on this day in 1866, is remembered in this library for the hymn “God Will Take Care of You”.

Frederic Henry Hedge, who died on this day in 1890, is remembered in this library for the hymn “A Mighty Fortress”.

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