History on Hymns

Debra

By Debra Downey

We have such a deep rich history with 20 centuries of beautiful hymns that has been passed down to us, from generation to generation.  Hymnody is the study of our hymns and should be periodically touched on in conferences. One of my research books had this in the preface: “In each era, creative people have offered their gifts to the Lord, shared by congregations and passed on. So as we worship, we are entering an ongoing song, composed long before our time and continuing into eternity.” Randy Peterson "Be Still My Soul"

Contents:

  • Music History
  • Early Influential Hymnodists
  • Interesting background stories on some well known hymns