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Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing, the Song and the Story

Composer Robert Robinson Writes Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing

On Dec. 10, 1755, at age 20, Robert Robinson yielded his life to Christ, and very soon thereafter answered a call to the ministry. Three years later, as he was preparing to preach a sermon at the Calvinist Methodist Chapel in Norfolk, England, Robert wrote Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing to compliment his sermon.

written by Connie Ruth Christiansen

O Little Town of Bethlehem, the Song and the Story

Composer Phillip Brooks Writes O Little Town of Bethlehem

Recalling a magical Christmas Eve night in Bethlehem, Brooks wrote a song for the children's choir of his church. His organist put melody to his words and O Little Town of Bethlehem was sung for the very first time.

written by Connie Ruth Christiansen

Blessed Assurance, the Song and the Story

Composer Fanny Crosby Writes Blessed Assurance

Although blind from shortly after birth, Fanny Crosby wrote 8,000 songs. Among her most beloved was the hymn Blessed Assurance.

written by Connie Ruth Christiansen

Go Tell It on the Mountain, the Song and the Story

Composer John W. Works Promotes African American Folk-Work with Go Tell It on the Mountain

In one format or another since its conception, the anthem of Go Tell It on the Mountain has been sung in the fields, on buses, in the streets, in churches, on school choir platforms and in concert halls.

written by Connie Ruth Christiansen

Piano Worship Part 2

Practical Guidelines for the Worshipping Pianist

How does one learn to become an effective worshipping pianist? By spending time in God's presence and with other worshipping musicians. By continually building piano skills and learning new worship songs. And by never giving up! If God has granted a desire to be a worshipping pianist,He will provide the grace and resources to build the necessary skills.

written by Connie Ruth Christiansen

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