20th June, 1779
On this day in Christian History, Dorothy Ann Thrupp was born in London. In her lifetime, she was a hymn writer best known for "Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us." Many of her hymns were published anonymously in collections for children.
20th June, 1880
On this day in Christian History, Samuel R. Brown, the first American-appointed missionary to Japan, passed away. While his primary mission field was in Asia, his work influenced global missionary movements, including those in Africa.
20th June, 1959
On this day in Christian History, Dennis Anthony Dillon was born. He is an American minister, journalist, publisher, and community activist. He founded The New York Christian Times and serves as the lead pastor at Brooklyn's Rise Church New York.
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