August 24

On August 24, 4 anniversaries fall in the history of the hymns in this library: Selina Hastings, Countess of Huntingdon was born in 1707; Samuel Stennett died in 1795; Theodore Parker was born in 1810; Charles W. Fry died in 1882.

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.

Selina Hastings, Countess of Huntingdon, who was born on this day in 1707, is remembered in this library for the hymn “When, Thou My Righteous Judge”.

Samuel Stennett, who died on this day in 1795, is remembered in this library for the hymns “On Jordan's stormy banks I stand”, “Majestic sweetness sits enthroned” and “It Is Finished”.

Theodore Parker, who was born on this day in 1810, is remembered in this library for the hymn “O Thou Great Friend”.

Charles W. Fry, who died on this day in 1882, is remembered in this library for the hymn “The Lily of the Valley”.

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