Clara H. Scott

Clara H. Scott
Born December 3, 1841
Elk Grove, Illinois
Died June 21, 1897 (aged 55)
Dubuque, Iowa
Notable work

Royal Anthem Book, 1882

Open My Eyes, That I May See, 1895

Clara H. Scott (December 3, 1841 – June 21, 1897) 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]

References

  1. ↑ "Clara H. Fiske Scott". NetHymnal.
  2. ↑ Smith, Eva Munson (1895). "Woman in Sacred Song". In Eagle, Mary Kavanaugh Oldham. The Congress of Women: held in the Woman's Building, World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago, U.S.A., 1893. p. 419.
  3. ↑ Hawn, C. Michael. "History of Hymns: "Open My Eyes, That I May See"". United Methodist Church.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Donovan, Richard Niell (2007). "Hymn Story: Open My Eyes". Lectionary.org.
  5. ↑ "Clara H. Fiske Scott". Cyber Hymnal.