May 3

On May 3, 2 anniversaries fall in the history of the hymns in this library: Nikolaus Hermann died in 1561; William Whiting died in 1878.

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.

Nikolaus Hermann, who died on this day in 1561, is remembered in this library for the tune LOBT GOTT, IHR CHRISTEN ALLZUGLEICH.

William Whiting, who died on this day in 1878, is remembered in this library for the hymn “Eternal Father! strong to save”.

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