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Stories Behind The Hymns & Songs
Instruments of Praise: Early Instruments Used in the Church for Worship
From King David’s kinnor to Miriam’s timbrel and the silver trumpets of the Temple, discover the ancient instruments that shaped worship in the Bible and the early church — and what they reveal about praising God with everything we have.
Just As I Am: The Timeless Hymn of Surrender and Grace
Explore the rich history and timeless message of the beloved Christian hymn Just As I Am, written by Charlotte Elliott in 1835. Discover why this hymn of surrender and grace continues to move hearts and invite souls to Christ.
Majesty: The Story Behind the Song by Jack Hayford
Discover the true story behind Jack Hayford’s iconic worship song Majesty — written in 1977 during Queen Elizabeth’s Silver Jubilee, and why it has been sung in every denomination for over four decades.
Holy, Holy, Holy: The Story Behind the Hymn
Holy, Holy, Holy: The Story Behind the Hymn How a young Anglican vicar's Trinity Sunday assignment gave the global church one of its most enduring confessions of faith — and how a Victorian composer's perfect melody made it immortal A Song Already Being Sung Most...
I Exalt Thee: The Story Behind the Song
I Exalt Thee: The Story Behind the Song How a young man's private moment with God — and a song he almost never shared — became one of the most beloved worship anthems in church history The Unfinished Chorus That Changed Everything It was the end of a long night at a...
Blessed Be Your Name: The Story Behind the Song
Discover the powerful true story behind Matt and Beth Redman’s worship anthem ‘Blessed Be Your Name’ — written in the shadow of 9/11, rooted in Job 1:21, and sung by millions around the world.