Annie Smith: The Young Editor Who Helped Build Adventism

LISTEN ON SPOTIFY LISTEN ON AMAZON MUSIC LISTEN ON APPLE PODCAST James White, as the head editor of the Advent Review and Sabbath Herald, led a team of talented youngsters in Rochester, New York. At the age of 32, James, alongside his wife Ellen, aged 26, oversaw a young group of printers, writers, and copywriters,…

The Morning Trumpet: How O When Shall I See Jesus Became an Adventist Hymn (Part 2)

LISTEN ON SPOTIFY LISTEN ON AMAZON MUSIC LISTEN ON APPLE PODCAST Resources Mentioned 1. The Morning Trumpet for the Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra – TTBB (Mack Wilberg) 2. The Morning Trumpet – SATB (Mark Hayes) 3. The Morning Trumpet -SATB (Lloyd Larson) 4. The Morning Trumpet – SSA (Ken Berg)  5. O When Shall I See Jesus; Morning Trumpet (Irene Bennett)  6. Millenial Musings (JV Himes &…

The Morning Trumpet: How O When Shall I See Jesus Became an Adventist Hymn (Part 1)

LISTEN ON SPOTIFY LISTEN ON AMAZON MUSIC LISTEN ON APPLE PODCAST Resources Mentioned 1. The Morning Trumpet for the Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra – TTBB (Mack Wilberg) 2. The Morning Trumpet – SATB (Mark Hayes) 3. The Morning Trumpet -SATB (Lloyd Larson) 4. The Morning Trumpet – SSA (Ken Berg)  5. O When Shall I See Jesus; Morning Trumpet (Irene Bennett)  6. Millenial Musings (JV Himes &…

“The Three Messages” and Revelation 14 — An Overlooked Early Adventist Hymn

LISTEN ON SPOTIFY LISTEN ON AMAZON MUSIC LISTEN ON APPLE PODCAST Resources Mentioned I recently read an article from Adventist Review written by Oliver Jacques—a retired pastor and teacher, and a great-grandson of James and Ellen White. It was mainly a story about how the publishing work started among a small group of Adventists during the 1800s.…

OYH: Episode 4 – Pilgrim’s Progress – Episode Highlights & Insights of I’m a Pilgrim (feat. Jonathan Coo)

Tin the first three episodes, we have talked about the hymn writer’s life, the lyrics and and its deeper meaning, as well as its’ music and origin. In this 4th and final episode, we interview Professor Jonathan Coo and the importance and relevance of hymns in today’s society. We also re-listen to to the arrangements…

OYH: Episode 3 – Journey of the Soul, Analyzing the Musical Landscape of “I’m a Pilgrim”

Imagine a time when hymnals contained only lyrics, leaving singers to rely on memory for melodies, leading to musical chaos in congregations. Despite these challenges, hymnals served as treasure troves of spiritual expression. In this episode, we’ll delve into key moments in hymnody history, from James White’s hymnal for believers eagerly awaiting Christ’s return to…

OYH: Episode 2 – Pilgrimage, Loss and Hope: Untangling the Themes of “I’m A Pilgrim”

Mary Dana’s hymn “I’m a Pilgrim” encapsulates the timeless theme of the spiritual journey towards a heavenly destination. Through its poignant lyrics, Dana utilizes various literary devices and biblical references to convey the pilgrim’s yearning for a celestial home. Let’s delve into a stanza-by-stanza analysis of this spiritually rich hymn. Stanza 1 “I’m a pilgrim,…

OYH: Episode 1 – Unveiling the Life & Inspiration Behind Mary Dana’s “I’m A Pilgrim”

Mary Dana-Shindler, the author of Adventist-beloved hymn “I’m a Pilgrim” wrote countless of inspiring poetry inspite of the tragedies she went through. How was she able to do this? Join us as we explore the inspiration she gleaned from her experience and how we too can apply these things in our life today! Episode 1:…