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There’s a song in the air!
Some of the most enduring hymns contain a treasure-trove of scripture framing the whole. So it is with There’s a Song in the Air. It was written by Josiah G. Holland in the 1800s. There’s a song in the air! … Continue reading
Thine Be the Glory, Risen, Conquering Son
The Swiss author of this hymn, Edmond Budry, originally wrote it in French. He beautifully captures the intimate connection Christ’s earthly body has with His resurrection glory. Thine be the glory, risen, conqu’ring Son; endless is the vict’ry Thou o’er death … Continue reading
Hark the Herald Angels Sing
Some of the most enduring hymns contain a treasure-trove of scripture framing the whole. So it is with “Hark the Herald Angels Sing.” It was written by Charles Wesley, with classical composer Felix Mendelssohn adding the tune. Charles, drawing from his … Continue reading
America, America
Despite what you read in the media, it’s not about race: it’s not about White versus Black or any other people group. It’s about sin. Our national anthem prays: “America! America!/God shed His grace on thee,/And crown thy good with … Continue reading
