In Chapter 3 of the Book of Daniel we find a rather striking prayer in the form of a litany that is truly a canticle of creation. We read different parts of this prayer on several occasions during ...
An American hymn for The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity.“Sing Praise to Our Creator” is a 20th-century hymn written by Omer Westendorf. A Cincinnati native, he began publishing liturgical music ...
During this time of fear and uncertainty in the COVID-19 wilderness, I’ve decided to do something a little different. I’m going to be daily using my blog to share texts and videos of hymns that pass ...
As we approach the Thanksgiving season, it can be a wonderful boost to our mental health, our spirits, and our hearts to engage in the practice of daily thanksgiving. There is an extensive body of ...
Legendary composer Irving Berlin wrote his iconic God Bless America for a musical revue while in the Army during World War I, but he shelved it. One hundred years later, it turns out his patriotic ...
Who said, "I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me"? Select your answer to see how you score.
Thanksgiving doesn’t ring in the ear for months on end, unlike another holiday that lies just ahead. Yet readers may remember a couple of hymns that roll around each November in church, around the ...
Easter hymns fill our hearts with joy and gratitude for Jesus. As we listen or sing, we remember what He accomplished for us on the cross and the victory found in His resurrection on Easter morning.
Fanny J. Crosby was a blind hymn writer who inspired generations through her deep faith and powerful lyrics. Despite losing her sight shortly after birth, she wrote over 8,000 hymns that touched ...
How Great Thou Art has been named the nation's favourite hymn, in a poll by BBC ONE's Songs of Praise. Tens of thousands of viewers voted for their favourite hymn and the top ten can be heard in a ...
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. King David playing the lyre in a scene from a 15th-century manuscript of the Book of Psalms. Historica Graphica ...