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Words by John Fawcett, Composed by Hans G. Naegeli, Tune “Dennis”
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Aug 3, 2008
Notes on the hymn “Blest Be the Tie That Binds” written by John Fawcett, 1740, composed by Hans G. Naegeli, and arranged by Lowell Mason in 1845. The Tune Name is “Dennis
The sacred song, “Blest Be the Tie That Binds” and [...]
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Today, I woke up with this verse in mind.
“My soul hath a desire and longing to enter into the courts of the Lord:
my heart and my flesh rejoice in the living God.”
— Psalms 84: 2
Feeling alone and dejected. It happens occasionally. We want to connect but no one seems available. Physically, we might be, but [...]
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Hymn Writer John Whittier, Composer Frederick Maker, Tune ‘Rest’
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Jun 19, 2008
The hymn “Dear Lord and Father of Mankind” was written by John Greenleaf Whittier, composed by Frederick C. Maker, Tune “Rest;” Bible reference is Isaiah 30: 15.
J.G. Whittier, the writer of this thoughtful sacred song “Dear Lord and Father of Mankind” has often [...]
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Words by Joseph Scriven, Music by Charles C. Converse
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Jun 16, 2008
“What a Friend We Have in Jesus” is one of those sacred songs that appeases a Christian’s day to day challenges especially when one feels most alone.
There is something in the hymn written by Joseph Scriven and composed by Charles C. Converse that [...]
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Text Writer Augustus Toplady and Composer Thomas Hastings
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Jun 14, 2008
Notes on the hymn “Rock of Ages” written by Augustus M. Toplady and composed by Thomas Hastings. Bible reference is 1 Corinthians 10:1, 4, “that Rock was Christ.”
“Rock of Ages” has been ranked as one of the most popular and best-known hymns in the [...]
Posted in Reflections, tagged charles e. kempe on September 20, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Ever heard of Charles Eamer Kempe? He was a painter of walls, ceilings and woodwork of churches who lived in the 19th century.
Kempe (1837-1907) was a Victorian craftsman who filled the windows of many cathedrals and parish churches with stained glass of magnificent and exceptional quality designs. He had his own stained glass company, the [...]
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