There's a third side in the worship wars.

Banned Methodist hymn sing indicates Fiji church-state conflict is worsening.

John Calvin wanted the church to learn to sing again—as long as the words and melody pointed the heart towards God.

Church leaders say government officials fear singing would lead to political instability.

John Tyson lets the "other Wesley," Methodist hymn writer Charles, take center stage.

Reformed slave trader

Greatest hymn writer of all time

Prolific and blind hymn writer

Father of English hymnody

Today's churches have a wealth of tradition in their hymnals—if only they'd open them.

Christmas Carols and the Civil War.

Charles Wesley's ‘Christ the Lord Is Risen Today’ brings alleluia’s historical significance to modern audiences.

Before his conversion John Newton lived—by Amazing Grace.

A Musical Vocabulary for Budding Bach Fans

Keith and Kristyn Getty have a passion for writing modern hymns.

The Gettys set traditional lyrics against pop backdrop.

At least four people brought the now-inviolable hymn to its current form.

Bach still speaks to the church today.