Clara H. Scott
American composer, hymnwriter, and publisher
About Clara H. Scott
Lived 1841 – 1897 (aged 55). Clara H. Scott was an American composer, hymnwriter and publisher.
Clara H. Scott (December 3, 1841 – June 21, 1897 ), née Fiske, was an American composer, hymnwriter and publisher.
Along with Anna Bartlett Warner, Phoebe Palmer, and Fanny Crosby, Scott was among a wave of late 19th century women gospel poets. She was the first woman to publish a volume of anthems, the Royal Anthem Book, in 1882. Scott was also well known for her hymn, Open My Eyes, That I May See, written in 1895. The hymn was inspired by Psalm 119, verse 18. She died in 1897 after being thrown from her carriage by a spooked horse.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in Clara H. Scott's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Clara H. Scott's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Clara H. Scott?
American composer, hymnwriter, and publisher
When was Clara H. Scott born?
Clara H. Scott was born on 3 December 1841 in Elk Grove Village.
When did Clara H. Scott die?
Clara H. Scott died on 21 June 1897 in Dubuque.
What was Clara H. Scott's occupation?
Clara H. Scott was a composer, hymnwriter and publisher.
What nationality was Clara H. Scott?
Clara H. Scott was American.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Clara H. Scott. https://biography.guide/clara-h-scott/
MLA: "Clara H. Scott." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/clara-h-scott/.
Chicago: "Clara H. Scott." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/clara-h-scott/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:22 UTC