‘Music’ Archives
Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)
When Christians get together for worship, and their music director is perhaps out of town, they typically say, "Well, let's at least sing Amazing Grace." Why? Everybody knows it. Even non-Christians know it. It is one of the most recognizable tunes through the course of human history. It seems [...]
All That Thrills My Soul Is Jesus
What is a thrill? It is something that gets the heart pumping, like a roller coaster ride, or skydiving with a burning parachute, or riding on a bull named Fu Man Chu. It seem like most people are thrill-seekers of one kind or another. We all want our lives to have exciting moments. Thoro [...]
All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name
Here is a classic hymn of the Church, with deeply meaningful lyrics, and a memorable melody line. The words were written in 1780 by Edward Perronet, who was a friend and co-minister with John and Charles Wesley. Perronet, who was the son of an Anglican priest, was himself a capable preacher as [...]
All Hail, King Jesus
Dave Moody penned this famous praise chorus in 1977. It does have a sort of "Jesus People" feel to it, but it has endured through the years. The lyrics are not original, but simply a victorious chant in honor of our coming King, using several of Christ's royal titles to focus the attention of [...]
New Hymn
Poet and English Professor at Duke University, Reyonlds Price collaborated with the ever-captivating muscian James Taylor to write New Hymn. The poem appears in Price's collection of poetry The Use of Fire (1990) and was recorded by Taylor on his Live album (1993). Apparently it was written [...]
All Creatures of Our God and King
Francis of Assisi (1182-1226) is a controversial figure in church history, but most streams of Christianity love this hymn which flowed from his pen. It has been updated recently by Fernando Ortega and the David Crowder Band. All creatures of our God and King Lift up your voice and with us [...]