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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.
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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.
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Cross-Cultural Ministry in Kenya, Part Four
Part Four of Jim McCoy's report from Kenya. This installment focuses on social aspects of private schooling, funerals in Kenya, and seminary training in the Lutheran Church in Kenya.
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Renaissance Art: Hans Holbein's The Ambassadors
In 1533 artisan Hans Holbein painted The Ambassadors, a portrait of Jean de Dinteville and Georges de Selves of Henry VIII's court.
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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.
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O Come, O Come, Emmanuel - History
Short history of "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel," (Veni Emmanuel), a best-loved Christmas carol to the tune of "Come God with Us."
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The King of Love My Shepherd Is
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.
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Quiz: How Much Do You Know About the LDS Hymns?
A short, fun quiz about the 1985 LDS hymnbook and the hymns it contains.
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Studying the Hymns: The Stories Behind the Songs
Shares three stories behind popular LDS hymns and provides links to more hymn stories.
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Discussing Uncle Tom’s Cabin
Questions about Uncle Tom's Cabin to facilitate discussion at book club. Questions surround, plot, character, moral issues, and symbols from the novel.
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Joy to the World Christmas Carol
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.
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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.
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The Legendary Son House
The life of an influential early blues master.
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The Lutheran Church in Hungary
A brief look at the Lutheran church in Hungary.
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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."
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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!
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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.
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Thy Strong Word: The Efficacy of the Word in the Scriptures and the Lutheran Confessions
Richard Futrell has submitted many pieces for "Praise Today." He submitted this review of "Thy Strong Word" which was written and published by Dr. Gregory Jackson. I appreciate Mr. Futrell's insights and review of this book.
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