Anonymous – The First Noel
Not much is known about the origins of The First Noel. I don’t mean the content that influenced the song. I refer to the song itself. It originated from Cornish tradition and was first
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Adolphe Adam – O Holy Night
Traditionally, radio stations start to play Christmas music after we celebrate Thanksgiving. In this vein, I will take time away from modern Christian music and focus on Christmas music throughout the month of December.
Martin J. Nystrom – As the Deer
I first learned about As The Deer from my grandfather when I was a young child. It was one of my favorite hymns, with its two verses and alternate chorus. Except, I could not
Hillsong Worship – O Praise The Name (Anástasis)
As I mentioned in my previous review of Elohim, I am doing yet another Hillsong review! Wait a minute, this title has a “hymn” aura to it. Is this a cover? Nope. It is
Anna Bartlett Warner – Jesus Loves Me
The hymn Jesus Loves Me was originally written by Anna Bartlett Warner (1827–1915). Her older sister, Susan Warner (1819–1885), wrote a novel entitled Say and Seal. Her book included Anna’s hymn, existing only in three stanza’s. In one particular chapter,
John Newton – Amazing Grace
One of the most widely known hymns for the last two centuries, John Newton’s Amazing Grace appeared in over 11,000 separate album releases, with an estimated 10 million performances annually. To understand the thrust of this
Jeremy Camp – Give Me Jesus
The song Give Me Jesus is a negro spirituals hymn, which found its way into hymnals since the 1860’s. Since then, many artists have either recorded the original or (more commonly) put their own spin