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Hymn Story: The Day Thou Gavest, Lord, is Ended

October 2, 2022 Leave a comment

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This hymn was recently sung at the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. Rev. John Ellerton wrote the hymn in 1870 to be included in A Liturgy for Missionary Meetings. Two different translations of the text are included in German official hymnals. The theme focusses on the worldwide fellowship of the church. It goes on to offer a continual prayer and […]

Behind the Hymn: The Day Thou Gavest

August 8, 2021 2 comments

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The Day Thou Gavest was written by John Ellerton. The hymn was first published in 1870. Ellerton was born in London, England in 1826. He was ordained to the Church of England in 1851 and served six different churches throughout his career. He also helped to compile several hymn books. He died in England in 1893. Ellerton wrote and translated […]

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Hymn Story: The Day Thou Gavest, Lord, is Ended

Behind the Hymn: The Day Thou Gavest