January 11

On January 11, 4 anniversaries fall in the history of the hymns in this library: William Williams died in 1791; Timothy Dwight died in 1817; Francis Scott Key died in 1843; Charles William Everest died in 1877.

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 died on this day in 1791, is remembered in this library for the hymn “Guide Me”.

Timothy Dwight, who died on this day in 1817, is remembered in this library for the hymns “I Love Thy Kingdom, Lord” and “Day Dawns on the Night of the Grave”.

Francis Scott Key, who died on this day in 1843, is remembered in this library for the hymns “O Say, Can You See (The Star-Spangled Banner)” and “Lord, With Glowing Heart I'd Praise Thee”.

Charles William Everest, who died on this day in 1877, is remembered in this library for the hymn “Take Up Thy Cross, the Savior Said”.

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