November 15

On November 15, 3 anniversaries fall in the history of the hymns in this library: John Kent died in 1843; Jane M. Campbell died in 1878; J. Freeman Young died in 1885.

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.

John Kent, who died on this day in 1843, is remembered in this library for the hymn “It Shall Be Well With the Righteous”.

Jane M. Campbell, who died on this day in 1878, is remembered in this library for the hymns “We plough the fields, and scatter” and “Holy Night”.

J. Freeman Young, who died on this day in 1885, is remembered in this library for the hymn “Silent Night, Holy Night”.

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