May 18

On May 18, 2 anniversaries fall in the history of the hymns in this library: Joseph Stammers died in 1885; Ina Duley Ogdon died in 1964.

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.

Joseph Stammers, who died on this day in 1885, is remembered in this library for the hymn “Breast the Wave, Christian”.

Ina Duley Ogdon, who died on this day in 1964, is remembered in this library for the hymn “Brighten the Corner Where You Are”.

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