January 23

On January 23, 6 anniversaries fall in the history of the hymns in this library: Benjamin Beddome was born in 1717; George Gill was born in 1820; Albert Midlane was born in 1825; John Wyeth died in 1858; Lydia Baxter died in 1874; Phillips Brooks died in 1893.

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.

Benjamin Beddome, who was born on this day in 1717, is remembered in this library for the hymns “Compassion”, “The Gospel of Christ” and “Christian Love”.

George Gill, who was born on this day in 1820, is remembered in this library for the hymn “Beautiful City”.

Albert Midlane, who was born on this day in 1825, is remembered in this library for the hymns “There's a Friend for Little Children” and “Revive Thy Work, O Lord”.

John Wyeth, who died on this day in 1858, is remembered in this library for the tune CONSOLATION.

Lydia Baxter, who died on this day in 1874, is remembered in this library for the hymns “Take the Name of Jesus with You” and “The Open Gate”.

Phillips Brooks, who died on this day in 1893, is remembered in this library for the hymn “O Little Town of Bethlehem”.

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