A Simple Activity For “A Charge To Keep”
In a recent post, we reviewed Joyce Nolt’s edition of an 1883 story by Isabella Alden. Probably because she had revised the book, she appears to have given it a…
Read moreHymns of American History – America in the 20th Century (1900’s)
As we come closer to the current date, we leave behind us the era of really great hymn writing. But despite overall trends, as we have seen throughout this series,…
Read moreHymns of American History – The United States in the Late 1800’s (1850-1900)
In my last post, I remarked upon the dramatic changes which America saw in the first half of the 19th century. As we take up our thread again at the…
Read moreHymns of American History – The United States in the Early 1800’s (1800-1850)
The 19th century was a time of bustling activity. In no quarter of the globe was this more true than in America. The incredible changes which fifty years worked in…
Read moreThe Hymns of American History-The Early Settlers (1600s)
As the European explorers pioneered along the newly discovered coast, and delved into the forests and plains which lay beyond it, they were quickly followed by a wave of settlers…
Read moreThe Hymns of American History – America Explored (1500’s)
Christopher Columbus, as mentioned in the previous post, had sailed in quest of a new route to India. When he landed in San Salvador, he naturally imagined that he had…
Read moreThe Hymns of American History – Columbus Discovers America (1400’s)
Although the Vikings had proven that it was possible to reach land to the west of Europe, they do not appear to have followed up their discovery with trade or…
Read moreChrist the Lord is Risen Today, Alleluia!
Christ, the Lord, is Risen Today Christ, the Lord, is risen today, Alleluia! Sons of men and angels say, Alleluia! Raise your joys and triumphs high, Alleluia! Sing, ye heavens,…
Read moreO Sacred Head, Now Wounded
O Sacred Head, Now Wounded O sacred Head, now wounded, with grief and shame weighed down, Now scornfully surrounded with thorns, Thine only crown; O sacred Head, what glory, what…
Read moreFive O’clock Alarms?
Every homeschooling mom knows that sometimes questions get answered in the oddest places. Researching for the Sheep Among Wolves blog has given me some great answers to questions I was…
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