Hymn Highlights - The First 1700 Years
In the early 16th century the Protestant Reformation brought about many changes, including hymns being translated from Greek and Latin into languages of the common people, and songs being written with familiar folk rhyme and rhythm easy to sing and memorize.
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Composer Charles Wesley Writes O, For a Thousand Tongues to Sing
The great hymn writer, Charles Wesley, wrote more than 6,000 hymns. He wrote O, For a Thousand Tongues to Sing in 1739, shortly after his conversion.
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The Enemy of Praise and Worship Comes to Instill Pride and Fear
A focus on God creates the humble heart that attracts the favor of God. Therefore, Satan attempts to redirect the believer's focus to anything but God. The most common way the enemy tries to interrupt the flow of corporate praise and worship is by stirring up pride and/or fear.
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Composers Matthew Bridges and Godfrey Thring Write Crown Him with Many Crowns
In the 1800s there was great tension between the Catholic and Anglican churches. Crown Him with Many Crowns is a wonderful example of how God takes the troubles of man and turns them around for good.
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The Silesian Folk Song, Fairest Lord Jesus, has an Unknown Author
The hymn Fairest Lord Jesus has a somewhat elusive history. It is thought to have originated as early as 1607, possibly written by German Jesuits.
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Composer Henry Francis Lyte Writes Abide with Me
Abide With Me made its debut at the composers memorial service. As He often does, God took the sad ending of a life and made something lasting and beautiful
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Composer Robert Lowry Writes Shall We Gather at the River
As Rev. Robert Lowry was wondering why there seemed to be many hymns that referenced the river of death, but very few that mentioned the river of life, the words and music to Shall We Gather at the River came to his heart and mind.
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Composer John H. Sammis Writes Trust and Obey
The words of the young man who knew little about doctrine spoke volumes to seasoned and new believers alike: I'm not quite sure. But I'm going to trust, and I'm going to obey. His simple yet profound statement inspired the lyrics to Trust and Obey.
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Michael Joncas Wrote the Church Hymn On Eagle's Wings
Michael Joncas Wrote the Church Hymn On Eagle's Wings
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Lanny Wolfe Wrote the Lyrics to the Hymn Surely the Presence of the Lord is in This Place
Lanny Wolfe Wrote the Hymn Surely the Presence of the Lord
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