Articles related to "Hymn Writers"

Fanny Crosby was famous in her lifetime for her prodigious output of hymns. Those hymns are still sung in churches in the twentieth century.

Martin Luther, German monk, theologian, university professor and father of protestantism, was also a hymn-writer and composer.

Notes on the popular Christian hymn "Blessed Assurance" by hymn-writer Fanny Crosby and composer Phoebe Knapp.

The hymn "Higher Ground" was written by Johnson Oatman, Jr. and composed by Charles H. Gabriel. The Bible reference is Philippians 3:14, to press forward for God's call.

Traditional loved thanksgiving and harvest Christian song, with tune name St. George's Windsor, collaborated by Henry Alford and George Elvey.

Brief biography of hymn-writer Katharine von Schlegel and history of spiritual revival hymn "Be Still, My Soul" (Finlandia).

The hymn "Dear Lord and Father of Mankind" was written by John Greenleaf Whittier, composed by Frederick C. Maker, Tune "Rest;" Bible reference is Isaiah 30: 15.

Famous sacred hymn of grateful praise written by Folliott Pierpoint and composed by Conrad Kocher.

"O Perfect Love" is a solemn wedding hymn by writer Dorothy Gurney and composer Joseph Barnby, with two tune names "O Perfect Love" and "Sandringham."

"O blessed doctor, light of holy Church and lover of God's law, pray to the Son of God for us," Antiphon recited on the Feast Day of a Doctor of the Church.

History of the sacred song "Father, Whatever of Earthly Bliss," originally a poem by Anne Steele, Composed by Hans Nägeli and arranged by Lowell Mason.

He was never physically strong and was mentally unstable at times, yet he wrote some of the most glorious hymns in history.

For centuries hymn writing and composing was a man's profession.These three women made it their task to not only write the words but compose the music to their hymns.

"What a Friend We Have in Jesus" is one of those sacred songs that appeases a Christian's day to day challenges especially when one feels most alone.

A brief look at the lives and careers of the Cary sisters, Alice and Phoebe, from Cincinnati, Ohio.

Notes on the hymn "Rock of Ages" written by Augustus M. Toplady and composed by Thomas Hastings. Bible reference is 1 Corinthians 10:1, 4, "that Rock was Christ."

"When I Survey the Wondrous Cross," a sacred song written by Isaac Watts, was adapted from a Gregorian chants and is often sung on Good Friday.

History of the Christian hymn "Still, Still With thee" with tune name "Consolation." Text by Harriet Beecher Stowe and composed by Felix Mendelssohn.

The writer of one of the most successful church songs in history was Alice Hawthorne, a man. He also wrote other little ditties such as Listen to the Mocking Bird.

Brief history of "Amazing Grace," a famous and best loved Christian hymn, written by John Newton, sea captain and clergyman.

List and notes of loved thanksgiving hymns still favorites among grateful Christians.

Notes on the hymn "Blest Be the Tie That Binds" written by John Fawcett, 1740, composed by Hans G. Naegeli, and arranged by Lowell Mason in 1845. Tune Name is "Dennis."

History of the finest thanksgiving hymn "Count Your Blessings," and brief biographies of hymn-writer Johnson Oatman, Jr. and composer Edwin Excell.

Charles Wesley and Felix Mendelssohn had very different ideas for their words and music, yet "Hark the Herald" is one of the most recognized Christmas carols today.

Thanksgiving sacred song "Come, Ye Thankful People, Come" brief history, and profiles of hymn writer Henry Alford and composer George Elvey.

Traces the birth of the Christian hymns and the hymnwriters, most famous was Isaac Watts, known as the 'Father of English Hymnody.'

Isaac Walton is an English author who was born in 1593. He is famous for his book on fly fishing and his series of books on the lives of prominent contemporaries.

Notes on the hymn "Sweet Peace, the Gift of God's Love" by Bilhorn, a gospel musician and hymn-writer.

Christmas carols today have religious significance for many; some Christmas carols date back to medieval times but the majority were written in the 19th century.

Thanksgiving Notes "Thanks to God!" written by August Ludvig Storm, composed by John Alfred Hultman, translated in English by Carl E. Backstrom.

Notes on the hymn "The King of Love My Shepherd Is" text by Henry W. Baker, based on the Shepherd Psalm, of an ancient Irish melody.

The hymn "Here is Love" is a simple song of love for the Saviour Jesus Christ. It began in one Welsh man's heart and has spread to effect millions.

Biography of the Scottish blind preacher Dr. George Matheson, and the inspiring hymn he wrote.

Notes on the hymn "Our God, Our Help in Ages Past" written by Isaac Watts, music by William Croft, tune name "St. Anne" with Scripture reference, Psalm 90.

The Beecher family, of Litchfield, Connecticut, worked in many ways to abolish slavery in 19th century America. Read more about these fascinating people...

This hymn has much power in its four verses, that it can be meditated on devotionally. As a person sings he can see the power of Christ on a Christian's life.

Brief biography of Christian lawyer Horatio G. Spafford and the history of the inspiring hymn he wrote, "It is Well with My Soul."

Written by Isaac Watts and tune adapted from Handel's "Messiah" by Lowell Mason, this Advent and Christmas carol remains one of the best-known and best-loved songs.