The best, most enduring hymns combine lots of good-news bible truth with beautiful lyrics and a compelling, singable melody. This song, lyrics written by one of the best known, most productive and influential hymn writers of English Christendom, displays those Continue Reading →
I think many of us grew up learning practically the same set of Christmas songs — some celebrating the birth of Jesus, others secular, happy just to embrace warmth, contentment, good cheer — and even humor — without reference to Continue Reading →
Familiar sounds of Christmas might include sleigh bells ringing, friends calling “yoo hoo” — and the encouragement to remember the reason for the season. Our song, “The Light Of The World Is Jesus”, is not part of any Christmas playlist Continue Reading →
Here is another song by Charlie Johnston that stirs our thinking — this time to celebrate, among other things, that our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ was indeed born. Scholars disagree on exactly when Jesus was born, but wise men Continue Reading →
Many of the most powerful songs are autobiographical — where the song writer sings about tragedy and despair he personally experienced and had to recover from. “It Is Well With My Soul” is one such song you might know. “I Continue Reading →
In France, in the mid 1800’s, a parish priest asked a wine and spirits seller — who was an avowed atheist — to write a Christmas poem to celebrate the renovation of the church organ. The atheist studied Luke’s gospel Continue Reading →
It is not clear who wrote our song “Go Tell It On The Mountain.” It is listed as an African-American spiritual. Its lyrics reflect verses like this from Isaiah 42: “Sing to the Lord a new song, his praise from Continue Reading →
This is a great song all year long — and certainly fitting at Christmas. The song speaks of the best thing we can do to help ourselves, our families, our friends and neighbors, our country and our world. Give “Tell Continue Reading →
Though this song’s roots are more than 1200 years old, it remains one of the favorites of the Christmas season. It’s minor key and old-style language artfully support the lyrics which beg for the Messiah to come and deliver mankind Continue Reading →
This bright song is right at home at Christmas time, but could work all year round. Originally in French, we find many different English versions of the song. Give the version we chose a sing-along listen, then come right back Continue Reading →