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Review of The Service Hymnal: A Lutheran Homecoming
A review of a new Lutheran hymnal, The Service Hymnal: A Lutheran Homecoming.
lutherans • hymns • services

Service Book and Hymnal (SBH): 41 Years later
A review of the venerable <I>Service Book and Hymnal</I>, used for many years in Lutheran circles, written by James Gerhardt Sucha.
lutheran • hymn • hymnal • hymnody • service

The Hymnal: A Lutheran Legacy Through the Ages
A look at Lutheran hymnology, with special emphasis on American Lutheran Hymnals. This article looks at how the Lutheran church used hymns and hymnals as a tool of worship and praise and instruction.
lutheranism • hymn • hymns • hymnal • service

The Service Hymnal: A Lutheran Homecoming
A new hymnal that pays homage to a classic Lutheran hymnal, <I>The Service Hymnal: A Lutheran Homecoming,</I> presently being prepared by James Sucha.
service • book • hymnal • hymns • worship

The Lutheran Book of Worship (LBW) 21 Years Later
A review of <I>The Lutheran Book of Worship (LBW)</I> by James Gerhardt Sucha. Mr. Sucha is the editor of a hymnal in progess, entitled <I>Service Hymnal: A Lutheran Homecoming.</I>
lutheran • hymnal • worship • lcms • alc

The Psalms-Hymnal for God's Old Testament People
A look at the Psalms, the hymnbook of God's Old Testament believers and how our Lutheran hymnals reflect the Psalms in style and substance.
psalms • hymn • hymns • luther • lutheran

Reconnecting To Our Lutheran Musical Heritage
A testimonial about the effect the Lutheran liturgy has on one young man and how the liturgy and hymns help to proclaim the Gospel of Christ in our Sunday worship.
hymn • liturgy • service • book • hymnal

This Far by Faith: An African American Resource for Worship
The new hymnal produced by Augsburg Fortress, <I>This Far by Faith</I>. This incorporates many styles and songs from the African-American community.
luther • bugenhagen • african american • hymns • hymnal

You Know You Might Be Lutheran if...
Feeling guilty for no reason? Of course you are...you're Lutheran! This section is for those who enjoy a light-hearted look at the phenomenon of being Lutheran, including unexplainable guilt. It's for those who can dish it out as well as take it. If you can laugh at yourself, read on!
lutheran • jell-o • casserole • potluck • hotdish

Our Heritage Of Hymns: A Little History
The first in a three-part series about hymns in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; focuses on the history of LDS hymnbooks.
hymns • lds hymns • emma smith • the church of jesus christ of latter-day saints • hymnbooks

Quiz: How Much Do You Know About the LDS Hymns?
A short, fun quiz about the 1985 LDS hymnbook and the hymns it contains.
hymns • lds hymns • music

Christmas Hymns: Now the Silence/Then the Glory
This Christmas season I will share a series of Jaroslav Vajda Christmas hymns and the imagery they present. This week we look at two one-verse hymns that speak of "now" and "then." Both use the melody entitled "Now."
vajda • schalk • now the silence • then the glory • faith

The Greatest Lutheran Composer
Guest columnist James Sucha, currently editor of "Service Hymnal: A Lutheran Homecoming," writes this tribute to Bach, and his contributions to Church music. Mr. Sucha has contributed previous articles to this site reviewing the "Service Book and Hymnal" and "Lutheran Book of Worship."
johann • bach • lutheran • music • hymns

Johnny Cash: Personal File
3/5: The stark intimacy of Johnny Cash’s posthumous release, Personal File, will appeal to connoisseurs, but leave the average listener feeling bored and intrusive.
johnny cash • cash • personal file • personal • file

O for a Closer Walk with God Hymn
Notes on the hymn "O for a Closer Walk with God" written by William Cowper and composed by John Bacchus, with hymn tune "Beatitudo."
o for a closer walk with god • hymn for closer walk god • closer walk god tune beatitudo • writer william cowper o for closer walk with god • composer john dykes o for closer walk with god

Lyrics Websites
Find here a comprehensive listing of websites devoted to supplying the lyrics to all your favorite Christian songs.
christian song lyrics • websites • christian music resources • christian music • christian artists and lyrics

The Pennsylvania and New York Ministeriums
The first synods in America bookend the American Revolution. Old world faith meets New World lifestyles and practices as Germanic and Nordic peoples become familiar with organization, self-governance, and the right to vote.
new york • pennsylvania • ministerium • synod • henry melchior muhlenberg

Lyrics to Christmas Songs
Enjoy holiday hymns, Christmas carols and jolly jingles and celebrate the season with the joyous sounds of Christmas music with the free lyrics listed below.
christmas lyrics • words to christmas songs • lyrics to christmas music • christmas carols • christmas hymns

The Lord's My Shepherd Hymn
Brief history of the sacred song "The Lord's My Shepherd," with lyrics from the Scottish Psalter, composed by Jessie Irvine.
the lord's my shepherd • shepherd psalm song history • jessie ervine and sheperd psalm • psalm 23 music and words • composer of the lord's my shepherd

The Priesthood of All Believers: A Lutheran Bill of Rites
The Lutheran Reformation returned ministry to the people following Scriptural principles. The Lutheran rites of worship reflect this "universal priesthood of all believers." Take a look at how you serve as a minister of God.
priesthood • ministry • laity • public • rites

A Mighty Fortress Is Our God
Notes on the hymn "A Mighty Fortress Is Our God" written and composed by Martin Luther, Protestant Reformation founder.
a mighty fortress is our god • hymn of protestant reformation • reformation battle hymn • martin luther mighty fortress god • mighty fortress god hymn and psalm 46

Abide with Me Hymn
Written by Henry F. Lyte and composed by William H. Monk, this solemn hymn is a favorite among Christians in times of sorrow.
abide with me • henry f. lyte • william monk abide with me • fast falls the eventide • the darkness deepens lord with me abide

George Herbert's Poem into Hymn
The text of this Christian song was written by George Herbert but several composers wrote the tune, including W. Henry Monk, Basil Harwood, Martin Shaw and Erik Routley.
let all the world in every corner sing • the heavens are not too high • his praise may thither fly • george herbert • willliam henry monk

Notes on Now Thank We All Our God
The text of this loved thanksgiving hymn was written by Rinkart, and the tune composed by Crüger - with countless gifts of love, still is ours today.
now thank we all our god • thank our god hymn • martin rinkart thank our god • catherine winkworth thank we god • johann cruger thank you sacred song

Notes on Sweet Peace, the Gift of God's Love
Notes on the hymn "Sweet Peace, the Gift of God's Love" by Bilhorn, a gospel musician and hymn-writer.
sweet peace the gift of god's love • notes on bilhorn's peace hymn • hymn sweet peace • god's gift of love • sacred song by peter bilhorn

For the Beauty of the Earth
Famous sacred hymn of grateful praise written by Folliott Pierpoint and composed by Conrad Kocher.
for the beauty of the earth • hymn writer folliott pierpoint of for the beauty o • composer of for the beauty of the earth • tune dix of for the beauty of the earth • hymn of grateful praise

Martin Luther, Writer of Hymns
Martin Luther, German monk, theologian, university professor and father of protestantism, was also a hymn-writer and composer.
martin luther hymn-writer • martin luther composer • a mighty fortress is our god • hymns by martin luther hymns • surviving luther hymns

O Perfect Love, a Wedding Hymn
"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 perfect love • wedding hymn perfect love • gurney's wedding hymn perfect love • barnby wedding tune perfect love • barnby sandringham wedding tune

Thanks to God Hymn Notes
Thanksgiving Notes "Thanks to God!" written by August Ludvig Storm, composed by John Alfred Hultman, translated in English by Carl E. Backstrom.
thanksgiving song • swedish thanksgiving hymn • swedish thanksgiving song • swedish thanksgiving tack gud • thanksgiving song by storm

The First Noel Historical Notes
Notes on The First Noel, one of the favorite traditional Christmas carols.
the first noel historical notes • first noel and davies gilbert • folk carol first noel • the first noel english carol • the first noel and william sandys

Ulrik Vilhelm Koren: Patriarch of Norwegian-American Lutherans
A brief look at U. V. Koren, leader of the Norwegian Lutherans. I served as vicar at two churches in Paint Creek, Iowa, which Dr. Koren founded (both members of the Evangelical Lutheran Synod).
ulrik vilhelm koren • norwegian-american lutherans • iowa • minnesota • luther

Dear Lord and Father of Mankind
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.
dear lord and father of mankind • hymn writer of dear god and father of mankind • john greenleaf whittier quaker poet • composer of dear god and father of mankind frederi • religion of john whittier father of mankind writer

Hymn Still, Still with Thee
History of the Christian hymn "Still, Still With thee" with tune name "Consolation." Text by Harriet Beecher Stowe and composed by Felix Mendelssohn.
hymn still still with thee • history of still still with thee • writer harriet beecher stowe still with thee • tune consolation still still with thee • composer still still with thee mendelssohn

Our God, Our Help in Ages Past
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.
our god our help in ages past • notes on hymn our god our help • our hope for years to come • tune name st anne • and our eternal home

Jesus, Lover of My Soul
Brief history of the sacred song "Jesus, Lover of My Soul" with the tune name "Martyn" written by Charles Wesley and composed by Simeon B. Marsh.
jesus lover of my soul • charles wesley writer jesus lover of my soul • simeon b marsh composer jesus lover of my soul • history of jesus lover of my soul hymn • tune name jesus lover of my soul

Frodo Lives! The Graffiti of Middle-Earth
There must have been graffiti in Middle-Earth. Since graffiti occurs in almost every ancient civilization, I do not see any reason why it did not occur in the realms of J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle Earth. Uh-oh. . .the Dark Lord himself has passed me some modest examples. . .
frodo • tolkien • lord of the rings • silmarillion • graffiti

Memorial Day: Remembering Those Who Have Entered the Church Triumphant
A devotional for Memorial Day, based upon Brorson's hymn, "Behold A Host Arrayed in White." May this Memorial Day turn your tears of sorrow into hymns of joy in the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ who has redeemed all people from sin, death, and Satan.
host • white • church triumphant • church militant • death

Songs of Thankfulness and Praise
"Songs of Thankfulness and Praise" is primarily an Epiphany hymn, but why can we not be thankful for the Son of God made manifest every day of our life? His actions on our behalf give us reason for daily thanksgiving and thanks-living.
christopher wordsworth • hymn • epiphany • "songs of thankfulness and praise" • london

Oh Come, All Ye Faithful Carol
The Christmas Carol that was once known as the Portuguese Hymn was written by Englishman John Francis Wade.
history of christmas carols • christmas carol • christmas hymn • christmas song • adeste fideles

Bonnie 'Prince' Billy: Is It The Sea? CD review
Having first recorded as Palace in 1993, Will Oldham (a.k.a Bonnie 'Prince' Billy) has taken his audience on a strange, eclectic trip through Folk, Americana and Alt.Pop.
bonnie 'prince' billy • will oldham • is it the sea? • the velvet underground • johnny cash

Book Chronicles Oldest Concord, MA Families
The earliest families of Concord, MA are outlined in an 1887 book that was reprinted by Heritage Books in 1995. The major families covered are listed here.
oldest concord massachusetts families • book on concord's first families • genealogical tables for concord's oldest families • old concord biographies • rev. peter bulkeley

Softly and Tenderly Hymn
Notes on the hymn "Softly and Tenderly Jesus is Calling" written and composed by Will L. Thompson.
softly and tenderly • softly and tenderly hymn • notes on softly and tenderly • softly and tenderly jesus is calling • will thompson softly and tenderly

The Hymn Come, Come Ye Saints
The song set to the tune of an English folk song has been adopted by Mormons as the way that they choose to sing about themselves.
come come ye saints • mormon hymns • lds hymns • singles ward • signature mormon hymn

The Origins of Silent Night
Some consider the traditional account of the origins of Silent Night to be a legend while others believe it to be true. The story of the well-known carol is fascinating.
history of christmas carols • silent night • silent night holy night • joseph mohr • franz bruber

Be Still My Soul Spiritual History
Brief biography of hymn-writer Katharine von Schlegel and history of spiritual revival hymn "Be Still, My Soul" (Finlandia).
be still my soul • jean sibelius • tune finlandia be still my soul • christian hymn • katharine von schlegel

Hark the Herald Angels Sing
The popular Christmas carol Hark! The Herald Angels Sing is the result of a series of unintended events. A series of events that resulted in a hymn sung around the world.
history of christmas carols • hark the herald angels sing • glory to the newborn king • christmas hymns • christmas carols

History of It is Well with My Soul
Brief biography of Christian lawyer Horatio G. Spafford and the history of the inspiring hymn he wrote, "It is Well with My Soul."
it is well with my soul • history of it is well with my soul • horatio spafford • praise worship music • philip bliss well with my soul

It Came Upon the Midnight Clear
"That Glorious Song of Old" was written by Americans Edmund Sears and composer Richard Willis, a carol that speaks of angels and the nativity.
it came upon the midnight clear • that glorious song of old • it came upon • edmund h sears • richard s willis

Pennsylvania German Fraktur
American fraktur are unique examples of illuminated manuscripts.
fraktur • pennsylvania german • illuminated manuscript • naive drawing

Traditional Thanksgiving Songs
Thanksgiving has its own tradition of songs that include "Come, Ye Thankful People, Come," "We Gather Together," and "Over the River and Through the Wood."
thanksgiving songs • we gather together • come ye thankful people come • over the river and through the wood • harvest songs