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2 days ago · The hymn “How Great Thou Art” has a long history that dates back to its original composition in 1886 by Carl Gustav Boberg. It gained international popularity when it was translated into English and adapted by Stuart K. Hine in the early 20th century.
4 days ago · Based on Cyber Hymnal™ traffic, How Great Thou Art is the runaway winner, with Father, I Stretch My Hands to Thee in second place. FIRST HYMN IN ENGLISH WRITTEN FOR PUBLIC WORSHIP. Behold the Glories of the Lamb (Isaac Watts, circa 1688). OLDEST HYMN WHOSE AUTHOR IS KNOWN.
2 days ago · It is related to the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, which focuses on the benefits, graces, and merits of the Cross, rather than Jesus Christ's death. Good Friday is a Christian holy day observing the crucifixion of Jesus and his death at Calvary. It is observed during Holy Week as part of the Paschal Triduum.
1 day ago · National, Patriotic, and Typical Airs of All Lands. [Remember O Thou Man] is the air on the ground of which God Save the King Is sometimes claimed for Scotland. It is in two strains of 8 bars each and has the rhythm and melody of the modern tune in the first and third bars of the second strain. But it is in minor.
1 day ago · Thomas the Apostle ( Greek: Θωμᾶς; Syriac ܬܐܘܡܐ, Tʾōmā, meaning "the twin"), [a] also known as Didymus (Greek: Δίδυμος Didymos, meaning "twin"), was one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus according to the New Testament. Thomas is commonly known as "Doubting Thomas" because he initially doubted the resurrection of Jesus Christ ...
3 days ago · Inspired by what is considered to be one of the greatest hymn texts of the 20th century, Mary McDonald has crafted an exceptional, new anthem for SATB choirs. With altered melody and lush harmonies, this fresh treatment awakens a new breadth and splendor into this timeless hymn, giving rise to the greatness that it invokes in worshiping God ...
