TODAY IN THE HISTORY OF THE CHURCH July 27 1861 Birth of Cyrus H. Nusbaum, an American Methodist clergyman who penned the hymn,Would You Live for Jesus, and Be Always Pure and Good? (aka His Way With Thee). 1901 Death of B.F. Westcott, 76, English N.T. scholar. In 1881, he and colleague F.J.A. Hort published the most precise critical text of the Greek New Testament ever compiled --still in use today. 1903 Death of Caroline (Lina) V. Sandell Berg, 71. Known as the Fanny Crosby of Sweden, her most beloved hymns (in their English translation) include Day by Day andChildren of the Heavenly Father. 1913 In Oxford, PA, the first Victorious Life Conference closed. Founder Robert C. McQuilkin, inspired by Englands Keswick Movement, emphasized in these meetings an attainment of spiritual freedom from the power of every known sin.
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