June 10

On June 10, 3 anniversaries fall in the history of the hymns in this library: L. H. Sigourney died in 1865; Henri F. Hemy died in 1888; E. O. Excell died in 1921.

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.

L. H. Sigourney, who died on this day in 1865, is remembered in this library for the hymn “The Blessings of His Grace”.

Henri F. Hemy, who died on this day in 1888, is remembered in this library for the tune ST. CATHERINE.

E. O. Excell, who died on this day in 1921, is remembered in this library for the hymn “Since I Have Been Redeemed”.

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