September 20

On September 20, 4 anniversaries fall in the history of the hymns in this library: B. F. White was born in 1800; Will L. Thompson died in 1909; William J. Kirkpatrick died in 1921; Jean Sibelius died in 1957.

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.

B. F. White, who was born on this day in 1800, is remembered in this library for the tune BEACH SPRING.

Will L. Thompson, who died on this day in 1909, is remembered in this library for the hymn “Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling”.

William J. Kirkpatrick, who died on this day in 1921, is remembered in this library for the hymns “Lord, I'm Coming Home” and “Saved To The Uttermost”.

Jean Sibelius, who died on this day in 1957, is remembered in this library for the tune FINLANDIA.

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