September 21

On September 21, 3 anniversaries fall in the history of the hymns in this library: Sir Walter Scott died in 1832; Gustav Holst was born in 1874; James M. Gray died in 1935.

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.

Sir Walter Scott, who died on this day in 1832, is remembered in this library for the hymns “The Day of Wrath” and “God's Presence With His People”.

Gustav Holst, who was born on this day in 1874, is remembered in this library for the tune CRANHAM.

James M. Gray, who died on this day in 1935, is remembered in this library for the hymn “Only a Sinner”.

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