Horatius Bonar was a 19th Century Scottish priest. In his day, people tended to sing almost exclusively metrical psalms and so Bonar set out to write a number of simpler hymns, particularly aimed ...

By his preaching, his godly life, and his miracles, he ministered to his own countrymen, the Britons, and also converted many of the pagan Picts, who inhabited the northern regions (in today's ...

In the Bible the Apostle Paul writes: “Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs.” The word “hymn" comes from the Greek word “hymnos” which means “a song of praise”.

Rejoice, birth-giver of the aromatic balm of the King of all. Rejoice, O Bride unwedded, the world's salvation." The Akathist Hymn is a profound, devotional poem, which sings the praises of the Holy ...

The hymn will be performed publicly for the first ... an unassuming Church of Scotland chapel within the grounds of the estate. The parish church is very much part of family life.

the use of holy water at the back of churches and the use of hymn books and news bulletins. The Church will approach the Scottish government with its proposals. It will also establish a working ...

and it’s not got its own hymn. Well, now it does.” When at Balmoral during the summer months, the family take their seats in ...

There's nothing like the sound of Christmas hymns to evoke the joy, mystery, and wonder of the holiday season. From ageless songs like “God Rest Ye, Merry Gentlemen” to modern tunes like ...

The General Assembly of the Church of Scotland has been held at the Mound in Edinburgh almost every year since 1560. Last year the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland was cancelled for the ...

The Southern Utah Heritage Choir welcomes the community to its annual Fall Concert, “Songs of Faith,” at the historic St.

The group retained the trophy for Best Second Section Band at the recent West of Scotland Entertainment Contest in Troon, ...

SALT LAKE CITY — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released its second batch of new hymns on Thursday, adding nine songs to the new hymnbook — "Hymns for Home and Church." ...