June 4

On June 4, 3 anniversaries fall in the history of the hymns in this library: James Boden died in 1841; Anna Jane Vardill died in 1852; J. Macfarlane died in 1892.

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 Boden, who died on this day in 1841, is remembered in this library for the hymns “Yet There Is Room” and “Worthy the Lamb”.

Anna Jane Vardill, who died on this day in 1852, is remembered in this library for the hymn “When Shall We All Meet Again?”.

J. Macfarlane, who died on this day in 1892, is remembered in this library for the tune FAR, FAR AWAY ON JUDEA'S PLAINS.

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