He went on to explain that it was a corrupted portmanteau of the German schlim (meaning “slim”) and the Hebrew mazzal ...
A hymn performance by Ferris State students at St. Paul Chapel inspires profound reflection on faith and love for Christ.
Around 1224 C.E., while recovering from an illness, St. Francis of Assisi penned one of the most celebrated hymns in the Christian faith. In “Canticle of the Creatures,” the founder of the ...
A Poor Wayfaring Man of Grief" is a powerful hymn symbolizing compassion, sacrifice, and Christ-like service. Its verses tell ...
A modern reworking of an ancient hymn, a vast acoustic, and a deeply moving video. A few years ago, an Icelandic indie-folk group walked into a train station in the German city of Wuppertal and ...
"Dixie," known as the Confederate anthem, was played at former U.S. President Donald Trump's rally at Madison Square Garden ...
The Rev. Bethany P. Wood, retired United Methodist minister, has chosen the theme “The Abundance of God’s Love” for the annual Fall Hymn Sing at Old Immanuel Lutheran Church, 2633 Lime Bluff ...
1 I begin to sing of Demeter, the holy goddess with the beautiful hair. And her daughter [Persephone] too. The one with the delicate ankles, whom Hadês[1] seized. She was given away by Zeus, the ...
The song’s singable, soaring melody, simple four-verse form, and lyrics that reflect on the life, death, and resurrection of Christ have made it the model modern hymn. “The Gettys don’t ...
His eye is on the sparrow” is a gospel hymn that has been recorded by Whitney Houston and others. It was inspired by an Elmira couple.