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Incarnation Hymnody: "Come, Thou Redeemer of the Earth" and “Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming"

Incarnation Hymnody: "Come, Thou Redeemer of the Earth" and “Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming"

This entry is part 3 of 6 in the series Incarnation Hymnody You can read more posts from the series by using the Contents in the right sidebar.

We here continue our series on Incarnation Hymnody.  Today: the ancient “Come, Thou Redeemer of the Earth” and the not-quite-as-ancient-but-still-very-old “Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming”. Incorporating hymnody such as these two pieces from years past helps, I think, to emphasize our connection to the church’s past, and can perhaps fulfill C. S. Lewis’s sage… Continue Reading

Incarnation Hymnody: "Of the Father's Love Begotten" and "Silent Night"

This entry is part 1 of 6 in the series Incarnation Hymnody You can read more posts from the series by using the Contents in the right sidebar.

God’s people, and especially those who would stand before the Christian assembly and lead in singing praise, ought always to be thoughtful about what they are singing.  This is often a challenge with familiar songs, and perhaps especially in the weeks leading up to Christmas.  During the last month of the year, those who are… Continue Reading