The words of this Easter hymn were originally written by St. Francis of Assisi in 1225 in his “Canticle of the Sun”, based on Psalm 148. The text was translated into English by William Draper ...

The Akathist Hymn is a Service of the Orthodox Church that invites the faithful to rejoice in ... When we think of the Lenten period and preparation for Easter we think of abstaining from food. And ...

In explaining the social and biographical background of the story of Messiah, Charles King brings the masterpiece to life — and keeps it alive.

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 ...

More than 100 worshippers climbed to the top of the Worcestershire Beacon for an Easter sunrise service ... gathered at 06:30 BST to sing hymns and hear bible readings. James Atkinson said ...

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”.

Thousands will be moved in the coming week before Easter by the hymn My song is love unknown. What makes the hymn so touching? And why did it lie disregarded, as a sleeper for two and half centuries.

In Plato’s Republic, Socrates spends a long evening attempting to persuade his young interlocutors “that justice is better ...

In cities like Lahore, Karachi, and Islamabad, churches are adorned with colorful decorations, and special Easter services ...

The Easter hymns presented here include some obvious staples ("Christ the Lord Is... Ken & Joni Eareckson Tada with Larry Libby. Zondervan, $18.99 (192p) ISBN 978-0-310-31469-1 Ken Tada and Joni ...

The success of “In Christ Alone” established Keith Getty as one of the leading songwriters in what he refers to as the modern hymn movement. The popular breakout song—which has remained on ...