Hymn Story: Hark the Herald Angels Sing
“Hark how all the welkin rings, Glory to the King of Kings!” Wait…what?
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Hymn Story: Christ the Lord is Risen Today!
Originally titled ‘Hymn for Easter Day,’ Charles Wesley published the well-loved anthem ‘Christ the Lord is Risen Today’…
Hymn Story: O Little Town of Bethlehem
The lyrics to “O Little Town of Bethlehem” were written by Phillips Brooks in 1868 after visiting the…
Hymn Story: Abide With Me
The popular hymn “Abide with Me” was written by pastor Henry Francis Lyte (1793-1847) just before he died…
Hymn Story: Onward, Christian Soldiers
The well-known hymn, “Onward, Christian Soldiers” was written by S. Baring-Gould (1834-1924) and has been an athem sung…
Hymn Story: When I Survey the Wondrous Cross
Isaac Watts (1674-1748) was an English hymn writer and wrote over 750 hymns in his lifetime, many of…
Hymn Story: O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing
O for a thousand tongues to sing my great Redeemer’s praise; The glories of my God and King,…
Jesus Paid it All: A Hymn of Praise
Classic hymns communicate theological truths in a unique and memorable way. “Jesus Paid it All” is one such…
