The 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…
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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…
Read moreThe Hymns of American History – Early European Contact (1000)
The history of America might almost be called the Age of Hymns. Of course, wherever and whenever there have been Christians, there have been hymns written and sung to…
Read moreAnother Year Is Dawning
Another Year Is Dawning Another year is dawning, dear Father, let it be In working or in waiting, another year with Thee. Another year of progress, another year of praise,…
Read moreOur God, Our Help in Ages Past
When Grace Macintosh is lost in a sudden snowstorm, she remembers a hymn which her Aunt Alice has taught her. Teaching children the words to hymns as part of their…
Read moreFootprints In The Snow
Footprints In The Snow I wandered forth across the snow And listened to the crunch below; Some thirty feet I went, I know, And then I glanced around; And from…
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