June 8

On June 8, 4 anniversaries fall in the history of the hymns in this library: Hans Leo Hassler died in 1612; Laurentius Laurenti was born in 1660; Felice Giardini died in 1796; M. P. Ferguson died in 1932.

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.

Hans Leo Hassler, who died on this day in 1612, is remembered in this library for the tune PASSION CHORALE.

Laurentius Laurenti, who was born on this day in 1660, is remembered in this library for the hymn “Rejoice! Rejoice, Believers”.

Felice Giardini, who died on this day in 1796, is remembered in this library for the tune ITALIAN HYMN.

M. P. Ferguson, who died on this day in 1932, is remembered in this library for the hymn “Blessed Quietness”.

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