This is the Truth Sent from Above
The carol “This is the Truth Sent from Above” is a traditional carol whose text originates from words that first appeared in the 19th century.… Read More »This is the Truth Sent from Above
hymns
First 25 Hymns Now Available!
I’m pleased to announce that the first 25 hymns of our free hymn resource are now available! Simply click “Hymnal” in the menu bar above.… Read More »First 25 Hymns Now Available!
How important is the style of music a church sings?
I read a post yesterday from a blog of a popular ministry that attempted to answer a question from a reader: “How important is the… Read More »How important is the style of music a church sings?
We’re publishing a print hymnal, too!
Last week I announced our plans to produce a free, quality online hymnal resource and asked for your help in raising money to support this… Read More »We’re publishing a print hymnal, too!
Help fund a new hymn resource
One question I often hear from fellow conservative pastors and other Christians is, “When are you going to publish a hymnal?” It’s true that, although… Read More »Help fund a new hymn resource
Luther in Reverse: Cultivating a Brazilian Hymnody
Last month I had the privilege of spending a week in Brazil, where I spoke at a conference of pastors and church leaders. It was… Read More »Luther in Reverse: Cultivating a Brazilian Hymnody
It’s time to order your Christmas daily devotional – “Rejoicing in Christ, the Newborn King: 25 Meditations for Family Worship During the Christmas Season”
Last year we published a new daily devotional for the Christmas season by Pastor Taigen Joos that was very well-received. This devotional is perfect for both… Read More »It’s time to order your Christmas daily devotional – “Rejoicing in Christ, the Newborn King: 25 Meditations for Family Worship During the Christmas Season”
This is why pastors should be educated in music and worship
9Marks published that “some elder should exercise oversight over picking the music and all the other details of the worship service.” I agree with Lawrence for… Read More »This is why pastors should be educated in music and worship
Immodest hymns
Perhaps the most influential figure to express a reaction against the condition of music in 19th century America—especially church music—was Thomas Hastings (1784-1872). Hastings was… Read More »Immodest hymns
Evangelical Worship and the Decline of Denominationalism
I participated on Friday in the Southwest regional meeting of the Evangelical Theological Society. The theme of the meeting this year was the decline of… Read More »Evangelical Worship and the Decline of Denominationalism
What can the psalms teach us about good hymn tunes?
Studying the inspired psalms can certainly teach us much about hymn texts, but can they also teach us about what makes a good hymn tune?… Read More »What can the psalms teach us about good hymn tunes?
Should we change hymn lyrics to reflect our theology?
Changing the lyrics of hymns we sing has a long, established precedent, and for good reason. If hymns are meant to be genuine expressions of… Read More »Should we change hymn lyrics to reflect our theology?
A Plea to Teach Children Hymns
Evangelicals bemoan the fact that a “generation gap” exists between older and younger professing believers. But could it be that the older believers have actually… Read More »A Plea to Teach Children Hymns
Satisfaction of God’s Wrath in Christian Hymnody
There has been quite a lot of noise in the blogosphere lately over a decision by the Presbyterian Church (USA) to reject Getty and Townend’s… Read More »Satisfaction of God’s Wrath in Christian Hymnody
Culture doesn’t just change
I received an email a few days ago asking what I thought about a few particular contemporary Christian songs. The individual mentioned that he thought… Read More »Culture doesn’t just change
Is corporate worship better than private worship? (Part 3)
| We have been offering reasons why public worship is better than private. Public worship is the gathered, corporate worship of a local church. Private… Read More »Is corporate worship better than private worship? (Part 3)
Recordings: Instrumental Hymns
This is a brief series recommending good, conservative sacred music recordings. I began the series with several introductory remarks and a list of good albums of… Read More »Recordings: Instrumental Hymns
Recordings: Choral Hymns and Anthems
I am frequently asked, “What do you listen to?” when folks find out how conservative I am.1 I do believe that we ought to be… Read More »Recordings: Choral Hymns and Anthems
Did Luther use tunes from love songs?
It is irresponsible to claim that Luther used tunes from secular loves songs for his hymns and compare it to today’s situation. If there is… Read More »Did Luther use tunes from love songs?
Wrested . . . from churchly control
Nathan Hatch, in his Democratization of American Christianity, writes concerning the changes in American religion due to the implicit notion of the “Sovereign Audience”: Popular… Read More »Wrested . . . from churchly control