10th August, 1760
On this day, Philip Embury, the first Methodist clergyman in America, arrived in New York, laying the foundation for Methodism's growth in the United States.
10th August, 1815
On this day, Samuel Leigh became the first Methodist missionary in Australia upon his arrival in Sydney, initiating Methodist ministry in the region.
10th August, 1886
On this day, Joseph M. Scriven, an Irish hymnwriter known for "What a Friend We Have in Jesus," passed away. His life was marked by personal tragedies and dedicated service to the destitute.
10th August, 1897
On this day, Anglican bishop and hymnwriter William Walsham How died. He authored hymns like "For All the Saints" and was known for his ministry among the poor in East London.
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