Pocket Watch
by Vince Wright | December 20, 2020 | 11:59 am

Anonymous – God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen

Not much is known about God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen’s origins.  The earliest version on record comes from Three New Christmas Carols in 1760, which only contained the first Verse and Refrain.  A fuller

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Angels
by Vince Wright | December 13, 2020 | 11:59 am

James Chadwick – Angels We Have Heard On High

As is often the case with Christmas music, the origins of Les Anges dans nos campagnes is unknown.  It is a mix of French and Latin, loosely translated to English by Irish bishop James

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Night
by Vince Wright | November 29, 2020 | 11:59 am

Joseph Mohr – Silent Night

It’s that time of year again, where stores bombard us with ads, attempt to part us with our money with last-minute Christmas shopping, and reminds us how many days until the inevitable holiday arrives. 

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Dolls hugging
by Vince Wright | November 8, 2020 | 11:59 am

Ada R. Habershon – He Will Hold Me Fast

Ada R. Habershon was a late 19th to early 20th-century hymnist, Bible study author, and great friend of D. L. Moody, Charles H. Spurgeon, R. A. Torrey, and Ira Sankey.  She is best known

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Soldier
by Vince Wright | November 1, 2020 | 11:59 am

George Duffield Jr – Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus

American Presbyterian pastor George Duffield Jr was an abolitionist and hymnist.  He graduated from Yale in 1837 and served as a pastor for 20 years, focused on freeing black slaves during the American Civil

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Jesus crucified
by Vince Wright | August 19, 2020 | 11:59 am

Hillsong Worship – Man of Sorrows

Hillsong is a behemoth Christian music powerhouse that continues to dominate the world.  Hits such as Oceans, Who You Say I Am, and King of Kings continue their presence in many congregations around the

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Cathedral interior
by Vince Wright | August 9, 2020 | 9:00 am

Reginald Heber – Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty!

Reginald Heber was an English Bishop, poet, and a hymnist.  He went to Oxford, where he gained fame in his poetic abilities.  He was ordained in 1807, aiming is to improve the livelihood and

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Field during morning dawn
by Vince Wright | July 15, 2020 | 9:00 am

Keith & Kristyn Getty – See What A Morning (Resurrection Hymn)

Modern hymnists Keith & Kristyn Getty have been in the music business since Keith started in 1995.  They married in 2004 and have co-authored music since then, often with the help of fellow artist

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Eyes looking through a hole
by Vince Wright | July 8, 2020 | 11:59 am

Matt Boswell – Come Behold the Wondrous Mystery

Contemporary Christian pastor artist Matt Boswell is the Pastor of Ministries and Worship at Providence Church in Frisco, Texas.  He released two albums and two EP’s, including: Enter In (2005) Gravity and Gladness (2010)

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Things
by Vince Wright | July 5, 2020 | 9:00 am

Keith & Kristyn Getty (Feat. Fernando Ortega) – My Worth Is Not in What I Own

Keith Getty became active in 1995 and is best known for his song In Christ Alone, co-written with Stuart Townend.  He helped orchestrate several McDonald’s commercials and for Music from the Lord of the

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