February 4

On February 4, 5 anniversaries fall in the history of the hymns in this library: Rabanus Maurus died in 856; Rabanus Maurus died in 856; Samuel Davies died in 1761; George Bennard was born in 1873; E. J. Hopkins died in 1901.

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.

Rabanus Maurus, who died on this day in 856, is remembered in this library for the hymns “Come, O Creator Spirit Blest” and “Come, Holy Ghost, our souls inspire”.

Rabanus Maurus, who died on this day in 856, is remembered in this library for the hymns “Come, O Creator Spirit Blest” and “Come, Holy Ghost, our souls inspire”.

Samuel Davies, who died on this day in 1761, is remembered in this library for the hymns “Self-dedication” and “The Pardoning God”.

George Bennard, who was born on this day in 1873, is remembered in this library for the hymn “The Old Rugged Cross”.

E. J. Hopkins, who died on this day in 1901, is remembered in this library for the tunes ELLERS and KELSO.

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