“Come, Ye Thankful People, Come” is an English Christian harvest festival hymn written in 1844 by Henry Alford. It is most often sung to the tune St. George’s Windsor byContinue readingCome, Ye Thankful People, Come

“Do You Know My Jesus?” Music: William F. Lakey, 1956 Arranged by: V.B. Vep Ellis, 1957 Lyrics: V.B. Vep Ellis, 1957 Chorus: William F. Lakey, 1956. Vep Ellis was oneContinue readingDo You Know My Jesus

“On Eagle’s Wings” is a devotional hymn composed by Michael Joncas. Its words are based on Psalm 91, Book of Exodus 19, and Gospel of Matthew 13. Joncas wrote theContinue readingOn Eagle’s Wings

Samuel Stennett (1727-1795), an English Baptist, came from a long line of ministers. He was the son of a Seventh-Day Baptist pastor. In the 18th century, university education was notContinue readingI am Bound for the PROMISED LAND

Standin’ in the need of prayer. “Standing in the Need” is an African American spiritual, and, like many folk songs, its origin is unknown. Both text and tune became wellContinue readingStandin’ in the Need of Prayer

“Farther Along” is an American Southern gospel song of disputed authorship. The song deals with a Christian’s dismay at the apparent prosperity of the wicked, when contrasted with the sufferingContinue readingFarther Along

When thinking of Gospel hymnody, one of the first people who comes to mind is Fanny J. Crosby. She composed nearly 8,500 texts in her lifetime, including approximately 1,000 foundContinue readingRescue the Perishing

“He Leadeth Me” by American Joseph Gilmore (1834-1918) was birthed out of a particular struggle in American history. This hymn was composed in 1862 during the Civil War, a timeContinue readingHe Leadeth Me

The great American evangelist Dwight L. Moody incorporated the song “What a Friend We Have in Jesus” in his sermons, writings, and teachings. This caused many people to believe thatContinue readingWhat a Friend We Have in Jesus

“When We All Get to Heaven” is a popular Christian hymn. The lyrics were written in 1898 by Eliza Hewitt and the melody by Mrs. J. G. (Emily) Wilson. TheContinue readingWhen We all Get to Heaven