Brighten the Corner Where You Are is a hymn we do not hear in church as often today as we used to. Yet, it has a catchy tune and wonderfulContinue readingBrighten the Corner Where You Are

“The Lily of the Valley” (“I’ve Found a Friend in Jesus”) is a Christian hymn written by William Charles Fry (1837–1882) in London for the Salvation Army. Ira D. SankeyContinue readingThe Lily of the Valley

“Bringing in the Sheaves” is a popular American Gospel song used almost exclusively by Protestant Christians (though the content is not specifically Protestant in nature). The lyrics were written inContinue readingBringing in the Sheaves

“Bringing in the Sheaves” is a popular American Gospel song used almost exclusively by Protestant Christians (though the content is not specifically Protestant in nature). The lyrics were written inContinue readingBringing in the Sheaves

At Greg Echols’ memorial service by Father Franklin, he used this old hymn suggested by a African student who Greg had helped anonymously. I thought it would be appropriate toContinue readingHark, The Voice of Jesus Calling

“Never Grow Old” usually refers to an old Southern Gospel song of the same name, technically called “Where We’ll Never Grow Old”, written by James Cleveland Moore, Sr. on AprilContinue readingNever Grow Old

Great Is Thy Faithfulness is a popular Christian hymn written by Thomas Chisholm (1866–1960) with music composed by William M. Runyan (1870–1957) in Baldwin City, Kansas, U.S. The phrase “greatContinue readingGreat Is Thy Faithfulness

The Story Behind To God Be the Glory “To God Be the Glory” is a hymn with lyrics by Fanny Crosby and music by William Howard Doane, first printed inContinue readingTo God Be the Glory

Come, thou Fount of every blessing” Perhaps all hymns are to some extent autobiographical in that they reveal something of the author’s spiritual experience. In some hymns, the autobiographical threadContinue readingCome, thou Fount of every blessing

Doxology (OLD HUNDREDTH) The Doxology is sung in churches around the world, often as a congregational response to the presentation of tithes and offerings. It is often added to theContinue readingDoxology (OLD HUNDREDTH)