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 ...

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

In the late 19th Century a new style of hymnody known as “gospel” emerged ... centuries have seen an explosion of new hymn writers and approaches. Old texts have been refreshed by new tunes ...

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 ...

Stevens once became so old-fashioned that he covered “Morning ... How does Steven’s decision to record a Christian hymn look in light of his later Muslim faith? Oddly enough, the song still ...