by bethwestcott | Dec 12, 2024 | Christmas Hymns, Faith, Hymn Stories, Music
The stories behind the writing of hymns often give depth of meaning to the hymns we sing. At Christmas, I like to look into the background of Christmas hymns. “Of the Father’s Love Begotten” wasn’t sung by my church denomination at Christmas during my formative years....
by bethwestcott | Dec 12, 2023 | Christmas, Christmas Hymns, Faith, Hymn Stories, Inspiration, Music
The tune can be traced back to the 16th century, and the song is a Christmas favorite for many, including me. The words and music fit so well together, and both are easy to sing and remember. “What Child Is This” is an English carol, the words written by...
by bethwestcott | Dec 13, 2022 | Christmas, Christmas Hymns, Faith, Holiday, Hymn Stories, Inspiration, Music
The Hymns of Christmas I love the hymns of Christmas, songs of praise to God for the gifts of salvation and eternal life through His Son Jesus Christ. A celebration of Christ’s birth wouldn’t be complete without them. I also enjoy learning the stories...
by bethwestcott | Aug 22, 2018 | Music
At Creation, “the morning stars sang together.” (Job 38:7) I’ve heard that there’s music in the far away universe. Music has been called a universal language because understanding and appreciating music crosses language and cultural barriers. I...
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