Thine Be the Glory
Thine be the glory, risen, conquering Son; endless is the victory Thou o’er death hast won. Angels in bright raiment rolled the stone away, kept… Read More »Thine Be the Glory
Easter
A Resurrection Psalm
Paul commands us to sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. We can (and do!) debate the identity of hymns and spiritual songs, but we know… Read More »A Resurrection Psalm
Today is why Christmas is on December 25
Have you ever wondered Christians celebrate the incarnation of Jesus Christ on December 25? A common answer is that Emperor Constantine decided to celebrate Christmas… Read More »Today is why Christmas is on December 25
A Brief History of the Dating and Name of Easter
Following the precedent of the Tyndale (1526) and Coverdale (1535) versions of the Bible, the King James Version of the Bible translates the Greek term… Read More »A Brief History of the Dating and Name of Easter
Easter Hymnody
As a general rule, each month I teach one new or more unfamiliar hymn (or occasionally two) to our congregation. (In March, it was a… Read More »Easter Hymnody
Behind the Scenes of GUNNAR ("My Song is Love Unknown")
by Chuck King, Pastor of Music and Worship, College Church in Wheaton, IL reprinted from “Knowing the Score,” Vol 17, No 26, April 8, 2009.… Read More »Behind the Scenes of GUNNAR ("My Song is Love Unknown")