February 25

On February 25, 5 anniversaries fall in the history of the hymns in this library: Friedrich von Spee was born in 1591; Thomas Moore died in 1852; Andrew Reed died in 1862; Horatio Nelson died in 1913; Emma F. R. Campbell died in 1919.

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.

Friedrich von Spee, who was born on this day in 1591, is remembered in this library for the hymn “Fairest Lord Jesus”.

Thomas Moore, who died on this day in 1852, is remembered in this library for the hymns “Come, Ye Disconsolate” and “Thou Only Solace in Sorrow”.

Andrew Reed, who died on this day in 1862, is remembered in this library for the hymns “Holy Spirit, Light Divine”, “Spirit Divine, Attend Our Prayers” and “The Last Call”.

Horatio Nelson, who died on this day in 1913, is remembered in this library for the hymn “From all Thy Saints in Warfare”.

Emma F. R. Campbell, who died on this day in 1919, is remembered in this library for the hymn “Jesus of Nazareth Passeth By”.

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