“I Love to Tell the Story” is a well-known hymn which was written as a poem by an English evangelist, Katherine Hankey. It was set to music by William G.Continue readingI Love to Tell the Story
He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands
“He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands” is a traditional African-American spiritual, first published in 1927. It became an international pop hit in 1957–58 in a recording by EnglishContinue readingHe’s Got the Whole World in His Hands
Simple Gifts
“Simple Gifts” is a Shaker song written and composed in 1848, generally attributed to Elder Joseph Brackett from Alfred Shaker Village. It became widely known when Aaron Copland used itsContinue readingSimple Gifts
Down by the Riverside
“Down by the Riverside” (also known as “Ain’t Gonna Study War No More” and “Gonna lay down my burden”) is an African-American spiritual. Its roots date back to before theContinue readingDown by the Riverside
Sweet Hour of Prayer
Sweet Hour of Prayer. William Walford (1772–1850) of Coleshill, England, was a simple wood carver with no education, yet he had a very sharp memory and held the reputation ofContinue readingSweet Hour of Prayer
Easter Hallelujah
Easter Hallelujah” -This powerful song was originally written by Kelley Mooney when she was asked to sing Leonard Cohen’s ‘Hallelujah’ at church one Sunday. After looking closely at the song,Continue readingEaster Hallelujah
What a Lovely Name
What a Lovely Name – Charles B. Wycuff / Marty Hamby – This southern gospel classic was written by Charles B. Wycuff in 1967 and has been recorded by almostContinue readingWhat a Lovely Name
Were You There
“Were You There (When They Crucified My Lord)” is an African-American spiritual that was first printed in 1899. It was likely composed by enslaved African Americans in the 19th century.Continue readingWere You There
Nothing but the Blood of Jesus
“Nothing but the Blood of Jesus” is a hymn written by Robert Lowry in 1876. Lowry introduced the hymn while preaching to the summer crowd in Ocean Grove, and aContinue readingNothing but the Blood of Jesus
There is a Fountain Filled with Blood
“Praise for the Fountain Opened”, commonly known by its first line, “There is a fountain filled with blood,” is a hymn written by William Cowper. It was one of theContinue readingThere is a Fountain Filled with Blood