But we have seen a whole congregation in tears as they sang that fine old hymn, "Taking the parting hand." Who ever saw a tear start at the bidding of a choir? It was not the pathos of the poetry ...

Watts has been described as “the liberator of English hymnody” as his hymns moved people away from simply singing Old Testament psalms ... of hymnody known as “gospel” emerged.

Music has played a key role in Christian worship since the very beginning. Ephesians 5:19 (KJV) urges Christians to use "Psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your ...

Learn about the origins of "O Come, O Come Emmanuel,' 'O Little Town of Bethlehem' and 'Hark, the Herald Angels Sing.' ...

“Hymns, songs and poems honoring Jesus, the Holy Spirit and creator God, have been a part of the Christian tradition ... the modern-day version of the age-old melody. And yes, Wenceslas was ...