Hallelujah, Praise Jehovah

This series on Scripture Allusions in Hymns takes a look at some outstanding hymns based on verses or passages of Scripture, and the aspects of greatness they display. For a…
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This series on Scripture Allusions in Hymns takes a look at some outstanding hymns based on verses or passages of Scripture, and the aspects of greatness they display. For a…
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It’s Christmas Eve, and you find, that after all your planning and preparations, there are still three things you need for tomorrow—things that demand a trip to the store on…
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When I say, “hymns for children,” which ones come to your mind? “Jesus Loves Me, This I Know,” was the first that popped into my head. I don’t believe that I’ve…
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Merry Christmas! Until a few weeks ago, it didn’t really occur to me to think whether a Christmas hymn was great. It didn’t occur to me to question whether…
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It might sound a bit like treason to begin analyzing old favourites in the way of Christmas hymns. A little bit like picking to pieces that childhood favourite “Lullaby and…
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Close your eyes for a moment. Alright, open them again so you can read this post. But imagine yourself closing your eyes. Picture a crisp, snowy night, with stars shining…
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A website dedicated to good and great literature would not be complete without also covering good and great hymns. Hymns are one of the greatest legacies that we have received…
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There is another class of hymns, which I plan to feature in more depth later, which is based upon allusions to Scripture passages, usually making a direct application to our…
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Have you ever wished that you could find a hymnal which contained all the hymns you love? Personally, I use two hymn books and two more psalm books, and am still continually…
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I mentioned in my introduction to the Poet’s Corner, that it can be very rewarding and encouraging to read great poetry which is dedicated to praise and worship. The…
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