Psallos – The Old
Tennessee-based band Psallos is a collection of musicians whose goal is to “create artistically excellent and theologically rich music” that “remind you of the truths of Scripture; harmonies, rhythms, and timbres that express the
READ ARTICLE
James Milton Black – When the Roll is Called Up Yonder
Hymnist James Milton Black was a singing school teacher and edited several gospel songbooks, including: Songs of the Soul (1894) Songs of the Soul, Number Two (1896) When the Saints are Marching In (1896) He also wrote
Thomas Oliphant – Deck the Halls
This review is upon request. To submit a song for review, contact me. Scottish musician and lyricist Thomas Oliphant is famous for three things: He wrote the chorale for King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra’s
Robert Robinson – Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing
Happy Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving is an American holiday born out of a harvest festival and cemented by George Washington in his 1789 Thanksgiving proclamation. It was originally on November 26th, dedicated to thanking God for
Charitie Lees Smith – Before the Throne of God Above
Anglican Irish American hymn-writer Charitie Lees Smith (later Charitie Lees Bancroft and died with the surname DeCheney) is pastor’s child, the daughter of Reverend George Sidney Smith. She developed her talent for poetry at
Horatio Spafford – It Is Well With My Soul
Horatio Gates Spafford had two professions in his life: American lawyer and Presbyterian church elder. He also had eight children and a loving wife: Anna Spafford. The inspiration behind It Is Well With My
Elvina Hall – Jesus Paid It All
Happy resurrection day! Easter is a special time for Christians to celebrate the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus. To reflect on the cost Christ paid to bear our sins and reprioritize our lives
Stuart K. Hine – How Great Thou Art
It’s been a while since I chose my own song to review. Lately, I’ve been listening to great hymns, including Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty!, All Creatures of our God and King, and
Thomas Chisholm – Great Is Thy Faithfulness
I was going to start this post by describing the band Austin Stone Worship (formerly Austin Stone), how much like other artists reviewed in the past, including Hillsong and Passion, they are a church-based
Keith Getty & Stuart Townend – In Christ Alone
I cannot recall when I first heard In Christ Alone, music written by Keith Getty and words by Stuart Townend. There have been several songs with the same exact title, though not the same