The Stars and Stripes Forever. Amen?
So what do I do? I cheat.
Kanye West and Christmas or Why I changed the melody to a beloved Christmas hymn
For a long while, I’ve disliked “O Little Town of Bethlehem”. Here’s why: [Audio clip: view full post to listen] That half step has put a stamp on the tune that says “Made in 1868″. It it’s like listening to a Kanye West song, hearing the auto-tune, and knowing immediately that it was “Made in [...]
A Doxology – Praise to God the Father Sing
Here is a doxology that I wrote a few years back based upon the Doxology to Martin Luther’s hymn “Savior of the Nations, Come”. Doxology (Praise to God the Father Sing) Lead Sheet Praise to God the Father sing. Praise to God the Son, our King. Praise to God the Spirit be, Ever and eternally.
Page CXVI – Hymns II
Hymns II from Page CXVI drops today. To mark their new release, the band is offering a free download of their first album, Hymns, from April 27 to May 4. I really liked the first album. The band has some great, creative arrangements of Come Thou Fount, In Christ Alone, My Jesus I Love Thee, [...]
Jesus, Lord, Redeemer
Patrick Miller Kirkland (1857-1943) wrote this hymn for Easter evening. Jesus, Lord, Redeemer, Once for sinners slain, Crucified in weakness, Raised in power, to reign, Dwelling with the Father, Endless in thy days, Unto thee be glory, Honor, blessing, praise. Faithful ones, communing, Towards the close of day, Desolate and weary, Met thee in the [...]
Break thy schemes of earthly joy
A moving hymn by John Newton. I don’t think I have the guts to try to set it musically for fear of somehow losing the power of the text itself. Prayer answered by crosses I asked the Lord that I might grow In faith, and love, and every grace; Might more of his salvation know, [...]