November 30

On November 30, 4 anniversaries fall in the history of the hymns in this library: John Cosin was born in 1594; Wilhelm Meinhold died in 1851; Jennette Threlfall died in 1880; Andrew Young died in 1889.

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 Cosin, who was born on this day in 1594, is remembered in this library for the hymn “Come, Holy Ghost, our souls inspire”.

Wilhelm Meinhold, who died on this day in 1851, is remembered in this library for the hymn “A Lamb Folded”.

Jennette Threlfall, who died on this day in 1880, is remembered in this library for the hymn “Hosanna, Loud Hosanna”.

Andrew Young, who died on this day in 1889, is remembered in this library for the hymn “The Happy Land”.

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