Recently, I was sorting through boxes of “stuff” brought from my parent’s estate. I found an old hymnal published in 1901. The songs were catagorized by “themes” and p…| Dulcimer Jambalaya
From the beginning of Christianity, the church has been a singing people. Jesus modeled that for us on His way to the cross (Matt 26:30), and ever since, Christians have been writing and gathering to sing songs of praise to …| Aliens and Pilgrims
by Stephen P. Starke This article was originally published in the December 2017 issue of The Lutheran Witness. Of the Father’s Love Begotten, From Heaven Above to Earth I Come, All My Heart Again Rejoices, Once in Royal David’s City, Silent Night, Joy to the World… How does one begin to choose a favorite from the treasure trove of Christmas hymns and carols? We are blessed with enough good Christmas songs to keep us singing merrily throughout all the 12 days of Christmas, but for me, th...| The Lutheran Witness