Beloved in the Lord, is there a hymn that makes you stand up a little straighter? Is there a hymn that, when you hear it begin to play, makes your eyes narrow and a sense of determination swell in you? One of those hymns for me is Thy Strong Word. When the organ starts to … Continue reading Music Monday: Thy Strong Word
Lutheran Hymns
Music Monday: Dear Christians, One and All, Rejoice
Beloved in the Lord, as we continue our journey through Lutheran hymnody, this next one should be a favorite, but is, often times, overlooked. “Dear Christians One and All Rejoice” was written in 1523. It was the first hymn that Luther wrote for congregational use, and was included in the first Lutheran hymnal, published in … Continue reading Music Monday: Dear Christians, One and All, Rejoice