September 23

On September 23, 4 anniversaries fall in the history of the hymns in this library: Benjamin Beddome died in 1795; Alice Flowerdew died in 1830; Frances Elizabeth Cox died in 1897; John S. Norris died in 1907.

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.

Benjamin Beddome, who died on this day in 1795, is remembered in this library for the hymns “Compassion”, “The Gospel of Christ” and “Christian Love”.

Alice Flowerdew, who died on this day in 1830, is remembered in this library for the hymn “God's Bountiful Goodness”.

Frances Elizabeth Cox, who died on this day in 1897, is remembered in this library for the hymns “Jesus Lives! Thy Terrors Now”, “Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above” and “Who Are These Like Stars Appearing”.

John S. Norris, who died on this day in 1907, is remembered in this library for the tune BLANDY.

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