February 11

On February 11, 3 anniversaries fall in the history of the hymns in this library: William Williams was born in 1717; Thomas Haweis died in 1820; Washington Gladden was born in 1836.

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.

William Williams, who was born on this day in 1717, is remembered in this library for the hymn “Guide Me”.

Thomas Haweis, who died on this day in 1820, is remembered in this library for the hymns “O Thou, From Whom All Goodness Flows”, “Come, and Welcome” and “Exulting in the Favor of God”.

Washington Gladden, who was born on this day in 1836, is remembered in this library for the hymn “O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee”.

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