November 16

On November 16, 3 anniversaries fall in the history of the hymns in this library: Emma F. R. Campbell was born in 1830; William Gardiner died in 1853; Samuel Francis Smith died in 1895.

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.

Emma F. R. Campbell, who was born on this day in 1830, is remembered in this library for the hymn “Jesus of Nazareth Passeth By”.

William Gardiner, who died on this day in 1853, is remembered in this library for the tune BELMONT.

Samuel Francis Smith, who died on this day in 1895, is remembered in this library for the hymns “My Country, 'Tis of Thee”, “The Morning Light is Breaking” and “Today the Savior Calls”.

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