“A hymn should be a prayer set to music,” says the Rev. Gerrit Barnes of Denver’s Christ Church (Episcopal). “It should follow the idea of ‘make a joyful noise unto the Lord.”’ Ideas change about what ...

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SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced the upcoming release of its new hymnbook, "Hymns—for Home and Church," after an extensive six-year development ...

Fanny Jane Crosby was a famous hymn singer and writer in the 1800s. Even though she was blind, she used her voice to share her strong faith through music. She became known for singing powerful ...

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 ...

(RNS) — A new documentary details a project to revamp an 1,800-year-old hymn for a modern audience. The Oxyrhynchus Hymn is the oldest surviving Christian hymn with musical notation — and was ...

One of my favorite Thanksgiving hymns is “Now thank we all our God.” I like it because of its sentiment; I like it because I can follow the tenor line; but mostly I like it because of the compelling ...

Why it's a good choice: Ideal for baptisms and weddings, this ever popular children’s hymn reminds us of the greatness of God, the Creator. A popular hymn for children hymn and well-known by two ...

Christmas carols are more than just festive songs. They are hymns of faith, narrating the nativity story. Carols date back centuries, evolving from early Christian hymns. They offer a message of hope ...