July 31

On July 31, 3 anniversaries fall in the history of the hymns in this library: James W. Alexander died in 1859; Phoebe Cary died in 1871; Robert Morris died in 1888.

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.

James W. Alexander, who died on this day in 1859, is remembered in this library for the hymn “O sacred head now wounded”.

Phoebe Cary, who died on this day in 1871, is remembered in this library for the hymn “One Sweetly Solemn Thought”.

Robert Morris, who died on this day in 1888, is remembered in this library for the hymn “Memories of Galilee”.

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