The Greek hymnos refers to a song of praise similar to the ode, and in the Christian tradition in the Middle Ages, these are predominantly in Latin. Vernacular hymns arise early in the Reformation and ...

John Rippon was a renowned English hymn writer and singer, best known for his contributions to Christian music in the 18th century. His collection, Rippon’s Hymns, became widely popular, particularly ...

Many people think they know the story of the hymn,"Amazing Grace." The commonly accepted narrative presents its composer, John Newton, a young English captain of a late 18th-century slave ship, as a ...

The 18th-century song is among nine new additions to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ global “Hymns—For Home and Church.” Composed by the Anglican abolitionist John Newton, “Amazing ...

SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — Officials of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints recently announced the upcoming release of "Hymns--for Home and Church." The consolidated collection of 450 to 500 ...

Introducing English hymns and carols to far-flung parts of the world was sinful, the Archbishop of Canterbury has declared. Missionaries who taught their converts to sing favourites such as Jerusalem ...