September 26

On September 26, 4 anniversaries fall in the history of the hymns in this library: John Byrom died in 1763; Frederick William Faber died in 1863; Edward F. Rimbault died in 1876; William G. Tomer died in 1896.

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 Byrom, who died on this day in 1763, is remembered in this library for the hymn “Christians, Awake”.

Frederick William Faber, who died on this day in 1863, is remembered in this library for the hymns “There's a Wideness in God's Mercy”, “Faith of Our Fathers” and “Hark, Hark, My Soul!”.

Edward F. Rimbault, who died on this day in 1876, is remembered in this library for the tune HAPPY DAY.

William G. Tomer, who died on this day in 1896, is remembered in this library for the tune GOD BE WITH YOU.

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