Category Archives: Hymns

A Return to the Classic Latin Hymns

A Return to the Classic Latin Hymns Throughout history, the classic Latin hymns have been an important part of the Catholic faith. Two thousand years of musical development have produced a variety of hymns that encompass settings for every imaginable … Continue reading

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Great Hymn Writers Part 1

Great Hymn Writers Part 1 GEORGE HERBERT George Herbert is one of our great hymn writers. He lived through dramatic times in English history. Although he died at the age of 40 he lived through the reigns of three monarchs … Continue reading

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Be Thou My Vision – Ancient Irish Hymn from 8th Century by 4Him

Ancient Irish Hymn by 4Him – More traditional hymns – www.reverbnation.com http:/ww.4him.net/index.html (website online) – lead singer – Andy Chrisman, Kirk Sullivan, Mark Harris, Marty Magehee – You can hear more of the lead singer Andy Chrisman’s contemporary Christian music … Continue reading

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Orthodox Views on the Torah

Orthodox Views on the Torah The revelatory experience at Sinai is considered by Jews as the seminal event in the history of the Jewish people. The Bible shows God as having established a relationship with the patriarchs, Abraham, Isaac, and … Continue reading

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Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY ‘And why is this granted to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? These were the words of Elizabeth, the mother of John the … Continue reading

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Black History Month ‘Wade in the Water’ – Performed by Paree L. Roper

Bass-Baritone singer Paree L. Roper (Washington, DC) sings authentic Negro Freedom Spirituals and African American ‘code songs’ from the Underground. Available for Black History Month performances and Keynote. Arts Presenters can contact eric@potomactalent.com at Potomac Talent or call 301-587-6267. Video … Continue reading

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Trinity Sunday

Trinity Sunday TRINITY SUNDAY Readings: Isaiah 40:12-17, 27-end; 2 Corinthians 13: 11-end; Matthew 28:16-20. The OT passage this morning is the beginning of the oracles of that great prophet we call Deutero (or Second) Isaiah. The Book in the OT … Continue reading

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Music in Christian Worship

Music in Christian Worship Copyright (c) 2010 Robert Hinchliffe The history of music in Christian worship is a substantial one which can trace its origins all the way back to pre-Christian times in the Old Testament. In those very early … Continue reading

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Mother’s Day History

Mother’s Day History Contrary to popular belief, Mother’s Day was not conceived and fine-tuned in the boardroom of Hallmark. The earliest tributes to mothers date back to the annual spring festival the Greeks dedicated to Rhea, the mother of many … Continue reading

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Jazz Music – History and Facts Revealed

Jazz Music – History and Facts Revealed The 20th century music world has seen the entry of light and easy listening music with African-American jazz music. Originating in southern USA, jazz music is a combination of African and European music … Continue reading

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