And there’s another country, I’ve heard of long ago, Most dear to them that love her, most great to them that know; We may not count her armies, we may not see her King; Her fortress is a faithful heart, her pride is suffering; And soul by soul and silently her shining bounds increase, And…
“My Jesus, My Saviour – Shout to the Lord” is not a psalm but a contemporary Christian worship song. Here is a brief account of its background:Origin and Author: The song was written by Darlene Zschech. It emerged in the contemporary Christian music scene, which has been growing and evolving since the mid-20th century. Zschech…
“Amazing Grace” is a Christian hymn published in 1779, written in 1772 by English Anglican clergyman and poet John Newton (1725–1807). It is an immensely popular hymn, particularly in the United States, where it is used for both religious and secular purposes.Newton wrote the words from personal experience; he grew up without any particular religious…
These ten historic sacred compositions have resonated across centuries with their celestial harmonies and profound spiritual essence. From Christmas classics to soul-stirring choir masterpieces, this curated collection unveils the most influential hymns that shaped Christian music heritage. 1. Hallelujah Chorus (Handel’s Messiah) The iconic centerpiece of Baroque sacred music, this 1741 composition’s standing ovation tradition originated from…
English Lyrics Morning has broken like the first morningBlackbird has spoken like the first birdPraise for the singing, praise for the morningPraise for them springing fresh from the worldSweet the rains new fall, sunlit from HeavenLike the first dewfall on the first grassPraise for the sweetness of the wet gardenSprung in completeness where His feet…
I assume you mean “The Day Thou Gavest, Lord, Is Ended”. It’s a hymn, not a psalm in the strict sense.This hymn was written by Horatius Bonar in 1861. The background is related to the Christian practice of evening worship and reflection. It was composed to express a sense of gratitude to God for the…
