November 8

On November 8, 3 anniversaries fall in the history of the hymns in this library: John Milton died in 1674; A. P. Berggreen died in 1880; William H. Clark died in 1925.

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 Milton, who died on this day in 1674, is remembered in this library for the hymn “Let Us With a Gladsome Mind”.

A. P. Berggreen, who died on this day in 1880, is remembered in this library for the tune EVEN SONG.

William H. Clark, who died on this day in 1925, is remembered in this library for the hymn “All Praise to Him Who Reigns Above”.

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