Topic
Hymns
Remembering George Beverly Shea
Singer's most lasting achievement was introducing "How Great Thou Art" to America.
April 18, 2013
"How Great Thou Art" & the 100-Year-Old Bass
The story of George Beverly Shea's signature tune.
April 17, 2013
Notable Sacred Music for 2012
From ye olde classics to African-American spirituals to more modern fare, a versatile mix.
December 12, 2012
Worship in Black and White
Racial reconciliation happens when we not only sing each other's songs but learn the stories embedded in those songs.
March 10, 2011
Pop Goes the Worship
Religion professor T. David Gordon says Muzak has shaped singing in church.
March 9, 2011
Whatever Happened to Amazing Grace?
Why John Newton's famous hymn failed to win, place, or show.
March 8, 2011
The Hymns That Keep on Going
The 27 worship songs that have made the hymnal cut time and again.
March 7, 2011
Finding Christ Throughout — and Beyond — Scripture
We need both J. I. Packer's and the Orthodox Presbyterians' approaches to hear Christ speak.
September 16, 2010
Who Owns Your Christmas Carols?
No, Kim Hill didn't write 'O Holy Night.' But she holds a copyright for it.
December 21, 2009
Sounds of Silence
Banned Methodist hymn sing indicates Fiji church-state conflict is worsening.
August 25, 2009
Fiji Bans Massive Methodist Hymn-Sing
Church leaders say government officials fear singing would lead to political instability.
July 31, 2009
Singable Doctrine
Keith and Kristyn Getty have a passion for writing modern hymns.
February 20, 2008
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing: From Wesley to Our Hymnals
At least four people brought the now-inviolable hymn to its current form.
December 14, 2007
Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
Worship music engages the eyes, not just the ears and tongues.
May 30, 2007
Truth, Christmas, and the Eucharist 
Why I didn't like the hymns and praise songs we were singing—and why I was missing the point.
December 20, 2005
'Hymn for Easter Day'
Charles Wesley's 'Christ the Lord Is Risen Today' brings alleluia 's historical significance to modern audiences.
March 24, 2005
Hymns on MTV
Combining mainstream appeal with spiritual depth, Jars of Clay is shaking up Contemporary Christian Music.
November 15, 1999
'Amazing Grace' endures as a global music sensation after more than 200 years
According to http://www.allmusic.com, "Amazing Grace" has been recorded more than 6,600 times. "It may be the most recorded song on the planet," said Jerry Bailey, executive at Broadcast Music, Inc., of Nashville. (Associated Press)
Bishop attacks 'nonsense' Christmas carols
The Rt Rev Nick Baines said hymns such as Away in a Manger had helped perpetuate an image of Christmas more to do with Victorian sentiment than the Gospel story. (UKPA)
Church has its hymns silenced by council ban
A church has been banned from singing hymns that are too noisy, after its neighbours complained to a council. (The Telegraph)
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