Tag: hymn
“Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” is a classic Christmas carol that joyfully announces the birth of Jesus Christ. Written by Charles Wesley and later set to music by Felix Mendelssohn, the hymn has become a cherished part of Christmas celebrations…
“Come Thou Long-Expected Jesus” is a Advent hymn that stirs anticipation for the arrival of Jesus Christ. Its lyrics beautifully capture the longing and hope of believers as they prepare their hearts for the celebration of Christ’s birth, making it…
As Advent approaches, it’s the perfect time to learn to play this lovely and very old hymn. “O Come, O Come Emmanuel” captures the essence of the season and sets a reflective and anticipatory tone for the season.
This hymn was originally a Dutch patriotic song celebrating freedom from Spanish rule in the 1600s. When the Church sings it, we remember the apostle Paul’s words about our battle not being against people, but against spiritual forces of evil….
This hymn, written in rural England in the 19th century, celebrates the autumn harvest that sustained village life through winter. It connects with the Parable of the Wheat and Weeds from Matthew 13 in the Bible. And if it’s the…
