Sara F. Adams (1805-1848)
Source: Wikimedia Commons Adams, Sara Flower b: February 22, 1805; Great Harlow, Essexd: August 14, 1848; London Highlights & Accomplishments daughter of Benjamin Flower, English radical journalist and political writermember of the Unitarian chapel at Finsbury, of which William Johnson fox is a minister. Later on, Fox “fathered” her when her biological father died in…
Alfred H. Ackley (1887-1960)
Source: cyberhymnal.org Ackley, Alfred Henry b: January 21, 1887; Spring Hill, Pennsylvaniad: July 3, 1960; Whittier, California Education Studied cello and graduated in music at the Royal Academy of Music in LondonStudied theology at Westminster Theological Seminary, Westminster, Maryland Highlights & Accomplishments Served Presbyterian churches as a minister in Wilkes-Barre, Elmhurst (Pennsylvania), and Escondido (California)Wrote…
John Rippon (1751-1836)
Gallery Source: Wikipedia BIRTH & DEATH b: April 29, 1751; Tiverton, Devond: December 17, 1836; London EDUCATION Bristol Baptist Academy (1769-1773) HIGHLIGHTS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS 1773-1836 Pastor at Carter Lane Particular Baptist Church, Southwark London1784 Rewarded Honorary Master of Arts, Rhode Island College1787 A Selection of Hymns, containing 588 hymns1790-1802 Published the Baptist Annual Register1792 Rewarded Honorary Doctor…
When He Cometh
Jewels are pretty to look at. Not only that, but they are extremely valuable too. To have in possession a single authentic jewel is to be considered of inestimable worth. Why? Many jewelers say it is because of its rarity, beauty, and the type of polishing they go through, which is alot. Christians are like jewels too.…
Make Singing a Habit and You Will Be Healthier, Prettier, and Look Younger
Singing is one of the most enjoyable & natural activity known to man. Not only that. Research shows it helps us become healthier, prettier, and look younger. This is one of music’s many wonderful mysteries. While it has the power to touch emotions in such a way no other science or art can, it also…
John Huss and Bohemia's Reason to Sing
John Huss’ story ended on a high note, literally. He was burned alive for refusing to recant his theologies. Yet while the flames consumed him on the stakes, no cry of pain was sounded. Instead, a voice of singing was heard. Many years later, Martin Luther reflected on Huss’ martyrdom and wrote, “I was overwhelmed with astonishment.…
There Is a Fountain: The Hymn of the Forgiven
I’m one of those guilty people who used to sing mindlessly in church. In fact, most times, I would lip sync my way through the motion. Especially if the song is one of those plain, old boring (too many stanzas) hymn that’s been sung too many times. “There is a Fountain” written by William Cowper…
Do You Sing In a Church Choir? Hey It's Not Just All About Your Voice
Have you ever had to audition for a choir? If you did, you know how nerve-wracking it can be, especially if the choir has certain professional standards. One of the most important tips in auditioning is to know what kind of choir you’re auditioning for. What is the group’s mission? What type of arrangements do…
Protestant Reformation & 500 Years of Congregational Singing
Music is often a reflection of what happens in the society. Many a man’s ideals, beliefs and philosophies are mirrored by music through its tune, rhythm, harmony, lyrics and form. When the Protestant Reformation era came about, the kind of music that emerged to reflect it came in the form of hymns, and a participatory…
The Curious Case of the Enigmatic Hymn Tune Name and 7 Things You Might Not Know About It
RILEY. KINGSFOLD. ORA LABORA. OASIS. CWM RHONDDA. VILLE DU HARVE. CANONBURY. DRONFIELD. TRURO. WELLESLEY. MARTYRDOM. Ok, before you think I’m babbling some kind of nonsense, let me tell you that the words above do have something in common, as irrelevant and different as they seem. That is they are names of hymn tunes. And in…
25 Hymn Tunes From the SDA Hymnal Inspired By Original Classical Works
The general idea when it comes to hymns is that there is a close bond between the author and the composer. That the author writes a hymn and the composer invents a tune to suit it, and then provides the harmony to accompany the tune. However, such wasn’t always the case. Many hymns actually worked…
The Wonder of It All
George Beverly Shea could have had an easily popular music career. After all, he had 500 vocal solos recorded on more than seventy albums. He was nominated for ten Grammy Awards, and actually won one in 1966. But fame and popularity aside, Shea chose to serve God instead. You would probably be more familiar with…