Jessie Seymour Irvine
1836–1887 (age 51)
Biography
Jessie Seymour Irvine (1836–1887) left a melodic imprint on sacred music, most notably through the composition of beloved hymn tunes that continue to comfort worshippers.
Her creative gifts and the quiet faith that inspired them endure in congregations across the centuries, a reminder that even brief lives can leave enduring harmonies.