December 12

On December 12, 4 anniversaries fall in the history of the hymns in this library: John Cennick was born in 1718; John Reynell Wreford was born in 1800; Frederic Henry Hedge was born in 1805; William Owen was born in 1813.

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.

John Cennick, who was born on this day in 1718, is remembered in this library for the hymns “The Pilgrim's Song”, “The Way to Canaan” and “Christ the Burden of the Song”.

John Reynell Wreford, who was born on this day in 1800, is remembered in this library for the hymns “Lord, While For All Mankind” and “Lord, I Believe”.

Frederic Henry Hedge, who was born on this day in 1805, is remembered in this library for the hymn “A Mighty Fortress”.

William Owen, who was born on this day in 1813, is remembered in this library for the tune BRYN CALFARIA.

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