February 1

On February 1, 2 anniversaries fall in the history of the hymns in this library: E. H. Plumptre died in 1891; Charles S. Robinson died in 1899.

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.

E. H. Plumptre, who died on this day in 1891, is remembered in this library for the hymns “Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart” and “Thine Arm, O Lord, in Days of Old”.

Charles S. Robinson, who died on this day in 1899, is remembered in this library for the hymn “Savior, I Follow On”.

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