1Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity! 2 It is like the precious oil on the head, running down on the beard, on the beard of Aaron, running…
Worship
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ChurchReformationWorship
A Jubilee Hymn for the Presbyterian Church in America
Expressing Gratitude while Pursuing Faithfulnessby Rhett Dodson December 4, 2023I love hymns! Hymnody plays an important role in the worship of the church as God’s people gather to unite their voices in sung praise. Like the psalms, biblically–based…
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MinistryMissionWorship
Come Ye Sinners, Part Two
The Glory of Salvation Set to Songby Sean Morris December 2, 2023Continuing where we left off in Part 1, we are thinking about the powerful gospel theology expressed and evoked in the lyrics of Joseph Hart’s hymn, Come, Ye Sinners,…
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MinistryMissionWorship
Come Ye Sinners, Part One
The Tune & Truth of Hart's Hymnby Sean Morris December 1, 2023This is an absolutely lovely hymn. The tune to which it is paired in the Trinity Hymnal (Selection No. 472) is called BRYN CALFARIA, which is one of those…
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MinistryTheologyWorship
O the Deep, Deep Love of Jesus
Carried by the Immense and Active Love of Godby Donny Friederichsen November 27, 2023During one of my first chapel services as a student at RTS-Orlando, Dr. John Frame played the organ to accompany our hymn singing. The first hymn we sang was…
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MinistrySanctificationWorship
O Love that Wilt Not Let Me Go
Christian Hope in the Christian's Sorrowsby Derrick Brite November 25, 2023Despite being absent of any real musical ability, I have always been fascinated with the hymn lyrics and the history behind them. Some of these stories are legendary among…
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MinistryWorship
A Psalm for Thanksgiving
Giving Thanks with Whole Heartsby Brad Mills November 23, 2023Like most of us, today I’ll gather around a large table with family and friends to enjoy an afternoon filling my stomach to its capacity. Half of my first plate will…
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MinistryWorship
Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise
The Church History behind a Classic Hymnby George Grant November 22, 2023In 1857, shortly after he was installed as the new pastor of the Roxburgh Free Church on Hill Square adjacent to the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh, Walter…
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“I appeal to you, therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do…
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TheologyWorship
Doxological Cohesion & Comprehensiveness
Psalm 144 for Worshipby Aldo Leon November 18, 2023In recent years I have incorporated Psalms (not exclusively) in the sung worship of God’s people at the church where I serve. Out of all the Psalms, I have…