Clara H. Scott
Clara H. Scott | |
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| Born | Fiske December 3, 1841 |
| Died | June 21, 1897 (aged 55) |
| Notable work | Royal Anthem Book, 1882 Open My Eyes, That I May See, 1895 |
Clara H. Scott (December 3, 1841 – June 21, 1897), née Fiske, was an American composer, hymnwriter and publisher.[1] She was the first woman to publish a volume of anthems, the Royal Anthem Book, in 1882.[2] Scott was also well known for her hymn, Open My Eyes, That I May See, written in 1895.[3] The hymn was inspired by Psalm 119, verse 18.[4] She died in 1897 after being thrown from her carriage by a spooked horse.[4][5]
A selection of her hymn texts and music can be found at [1].
References
- ^ "Clara H. Fiske Scott". NetHymnal.
- ^ Smith, Eva Munson (1895). "Woman in Sacred Song". In Eagle, Mary Kavanaugh Oldham (ed.). The Congress of Women: held in the Woman's Building, World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago, U.S.A., 1893. p. 419.
- ^ Hawn, C. Michael. "History of Hymns: "Open My Eyes, That I May See"". United Methodist Church.
- ^ a b Donovan, Richard Niell (2007). "Hymn Story: Open My Eyes". Lectionary.org.
- ^ "Clara H. Fiske Scott". Cyber Hymnal.
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