March 9

On March 9, 4 anniversaries fall in the history of the hymns in this library: Mrs. Barbauld died in 1825; Phoebe Palmer Knapp was born in 1839; M. A. S. Barber died in 1864; Civilla D. Martin died in 1948.

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.

Mrs. Barbauld, who died on this day in 1825, is remembered in this library for the hymns “Death of the Righteous”, “Gratitude” and “Blest is the man, whose softening heart”.

Phoebe Palmer Knapp, who was born on this day in 1839, is remembered in this library for the tune BLESSED ASSURANCE.

M. A. S. Barber, who died on this day in 1864, is remembered in this library for the hymn “Perfect Peace”.

Civilla D. Martin, who died on this day in 1948, is remembered in this library for the hymn “God Will Take Care of You”.

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