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BYU students shared their thoughts on the new worship songs for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
That wise Primary president recognized something we don’t tend to discuss in the church much: Hymns and children’s songs are the best teachers of theology. They have a liturgical function ...
The group’s tagline, “songs that will outlast us,” nods to its mission to offer the church newly composed songs and newly arranged hymns that feel both historically rooted and forward-looking.
The Akathist Hymn, which is chanted on the first five successive Fridays of Lent in the Eastern Orthodox Church, is dedicated ...
This hymn was written in 1861 for the dedication of a new organ in a rural church in Lancashire by Reverend Francis Pott. The tune, “Angel Voices” was written at the same time for the ...
When was ‘Guide me, O thou great Redeemer’ written, and by whom? We explore the Welsh hymn’s origins, meaning, and lyrics.
Over the years, the church has come up with different tunes for its hymns. The same hymns are sung in different tunes by various Anglican churches, and now the church has decided to come up with ...
Here are some tips for selecting the perfect song: Read over the hymn lyrics. Look for songs that have words that speak to you. Listen during church services to see if you hear any especially ...