The Christian Life Hymnal is designed for use by Christian congregations, small groups, schools, colleges, universities, Christian organizations and camps. This is a hymnal for anyone who wants a versatile, classic collection of hymns and gospel songs at a competitive price. OLD FAVORITES. NEW FE...
I rode in the back of the truck with the dog as my husband drove, and sang hymns to her. As I sang words from one of my favorite hymns from theChristian Science Hymnal– “Everlasting arms of Love are beneathe, around, above” – the dog leaned against my shoulder and looked up at...
Not according to the Pope, who says, “The core of the mystery of Christian worship is the Sacrifice of Christ offered to the Father and the work of the Risen Christ who sanctifies his people through the liturgical sign.” The sacrifice of Christ, sanctification. That’s what the Pope say...
On this Ascension Day, let me offer another image, a 36-second “video icon” of a cloud disappearing into the blue. Consider it a brief meditation on Luke’s text, “As they were watching, he was lifted up, and a cloud took him out of their sight” (Acts 1:9). The Ascension of...
From a 1600’s hymnal Mr. Watts finally suggested he turn complaining into composing and create better melodies and lyrics. Isaac did, and over the next fifty-plus years more than six hundred of his hymns were published. Some people found fault with Isaac’scontemporaryworship songs. But at ...
my husband drove, and sang hymns to her. As I sang words from one of my favorite hymns from theChristian Science Hymnal– “Everlasting arms of Love are beneathe, around, above” – the dog leaned against my shoulder and looked up at me with an expression of pure love in her blue ...
For many centuries, the Third Sunday of Advent has been called Gaudete Sunday—Rejoice Sunday. In the Advent wreath, the somber blue is replaced by a brighter, warmer shade of rose. Churches lucky enough to have rose vestments will be using them today. And in the Common Lectionary cycle of...
my husband drove, and sang hymns to her. As I sang words from one of my favorite hymns from theChristian Science Hymnal– “Everlasting arms of Love are beneathe, around, above” – the dog leaned against my shoulder and looked up at me with an expression of pure love in her blue ...
Over Salt River. Circled in blue sky In wind, swept our hearts clean With sacred wings. We see you, see ourselves and know That we must take the utmost care And kindness in all things. Breathe in, knowing we are made of All this, and breathe, knowing ...
[viii]George Herbert, “The Call.” This beautiful poem, set to a memorable tune by Ralph Vaughan Williams, is #487 in the Episcopal Hymnal 1982. Share this: Twitter Facebook Tumblr LikeLoading... Posted inAnglican spirituality,Death,Poetry,Spirituality,Theology,Time|TaggedDeath,George Herbert ...