Clara H. Scott

Clara H. Scott
Born Fiske
(1841-12-03)December 3, 1841
Elk Grove, Illinois
Died June 21, 1897(1897-06-21) (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), neé 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 .

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. 1 2 Donovan, Richard Niell (2007). "Hymn Story: Open My Eyes". Lectionary.org.
  5. ↑ "Clara H. Fiske Scott". Cyber Hymnal.


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