December 8

On December 8, 2 anniversaries fall in the history of the hymns in this library: Richard Baxter died in 1691; Jean Sibelius was born in 1865.

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.

Richard Baxter, who died on this day in 1691, is remembered in this library for the hymns “Lord, it belongs not to my care” and “Ye Holy Angels Bright”.

Jean Sibelius, who was born on this day in 1865, is remembered in this library for the tune FINLANDIA.

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