In this episode, we won’t focus on one of his hymns just yet. We’ll focus on the man himself—his life, his losses, his gifts, his failures, and the strange, steady way God used him. And then in the following episode, we can turn to the hymn and hear his words with new understanding.
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In the previous episode, we learned more about Annie Smith, a young woman who used her literary talents for God. She is one of the pioneers rarely mentioned, but she made a tremendous impact by being the copy editor of the Advent Review. This journal played a key role in nurturing believers in their newfound faith,…
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,…
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 &…
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 &…
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.…
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…
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…
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,…