Lifespring! Hymnstories

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Sinopsis

The stories behind the great Chistian hymns.

Episodios

  • HS43: Lifespring! HymnStories “Rock Of Ages”

    30/01/2008 Duración: 05min

    Today we learn about the classic “Rock Of Ages”. There’s a surprising twist at the end of today’s narrative. Music The London Fox Singers “Rock Of Ages” (mp3) from “Hymn styles – Down-Home Gospel” (Classic Fox Records) Buy at Napster More On This Album Instrumental music was Jim Fidler’s “Lillian, A Portrait In Sound”. Rock... The post HS43: Lifespring! HymnStories “Rock Of Ages” first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

  • HS42: Lifespring! HymnStories “What Child Is This?”

    18/12/2007 Duración: 07min

    Our carol today is “What Child Is This.” This, this is Christ the King, Whom shepherds guard and angels sing; Haste, haste, to bring Him laud, The Babe, the Son of Mary. What words of triumph and joy! Despite the melancholic melody, this song is a song of celebration of the birth of the King... The post HS42: Lifespring! HymnStories “What Child Is This?” first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

  • HS41: Lifespring! HymnStories “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel”

    12/12/2007 Duración: 07min

    The origins of this plaintive carol date to medieval times. In the 800s, a series of Latin hymns were sung each day during Christmas Vespers from December 17 to 23. To hear how John Mason Neale came to write this hymn, and how it is related to the Latin hymns, listen to the show. Karmyn... The post HS41: Lifespring! HymnStories “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

  • HS40: Lifespring! HymnStories “It Came Upon A Midnight Clear”

    05/12/2007 Duración: 08min

    Today, we’re going to hear the story behind the beautiful Christmas carol, “It Came Upon a Midnight Clear.” Written in 1849 by Edmund Hamilton Sears, a Unitarian minister, this was the second of two “twin” carols. (Listen to the show for more.) Lyrics “It Came Upon A Midnight Clear” It came upon the midnight clear,... The post HS40: Lifespring! HymnStories “It Came Upon A Midnight Clear” first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

  • HS39: Lifespring! HymnStories “Stand Up, Stand Up For Jesus”

    11/09/2007 Duración: 05min

    An amazing and surprising story lies behind this great hymn, which was written in 1858. Artists on today’s show: The Eden Symphony Orchestra “Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus” (mp3) from “How Great Thou Art – 50 Orchestral Hymns” (Classic Fox Records) Buy at Napster More On This Album The London Fox Singers “Stand Up,... The post HS39: Lifespring! HymnStories “Stand Up, Stand Up For Jesus” first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

  • HS38: Lifespring! HymnStories “There Is A Fountain”

    30/08/2007 Duración: 07min

    William Cowper is one of God’s gracious gifts to those suffering from depression. Like the Psalmist who cried, “Why are you cast down, O my soul?”, Cowper shows us that our emotional struggles often give us heightened sensitivity to the heart of God and to the needs of others. Listen to the show for more... The post HS38: Lifespring! HymnStories “There Is A Fountain” first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

  • HS37: Lifespring! HymnStories “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot”

    22/06/2007 Duración: 07min

    The story of Fisk University, and how American music history was forever changed by a fund raising tour, continues with this episode of HymnStories. Lyrics: “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot” Chorus: Swing low, sweet chariot, Comin’ for to carry me home; Swing low, sweet chariot, Comin’ for to carry me home. I looked over Jordan, And... The post HS37: Lifespring! HymnStories “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot” first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

  • HS36: Lifespring! HymnStories “Nobody Knows The Trouble I’ve Seen”

    13/06/2007 Duración: 09min

    This old “Negro Spiritual” shares a very important place in American music history with another very well-known song that will be the subject of Lifespring! HymnStories number thirty-seven. Fisk University of Nashville, Tennessee, is part of the story as well. Lyrics: “Nobody Knows The Trouble I’ve Seen” Nobody knows the trouble I’ve seen Nobody knows... The post HS36: Lifespring! HymnStories “Nobody Knows The Trouble I’ve Seen” first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

  • HS35: Lifespring! HymnStories “Day By Day”

    11/06/2007 Duración: 07min

    Written by the “Fanny Crosby of Sweden”, Karolina W. Sandell-Berg, this hymn was born out of a personal tragedy. Listen for the story behind the hymn. Day By Day Lyrics: Karolina Sandell-Berg Music: Oskar Ahnfelt Day by day, and with each passing moment, Strength I find, to meet my trials here; Trusting in my Father’s... The post HS35: Lifespring! HymnStories “Day By Day” first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

  • HS34: Lifespring! HymnStories “Great Is Thy Faithfulness”

    01/06/2007 Duración: 06min

    (We did this hymn back on Episode 5, but we did not have the lyrics being sung. This episode includes Karmyn Tyler singing this beautiful hymn.) “Great Is Thy Faithfulness”, popularized by George Beverly Shea and the Billy Graham Crusade choirs. Thomas O. Chisholm William M. Runyan Arrangement: Heidi Henninger Great is Thy faithfulness, O... The post HS34: Lifespring! HymnStories “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

  • HS33: Lifespring! HymnStories “To God Be The Glory”

    19/05/2007 Duración: 09min

    One of Fanny Crosby’s many hymns which was not at all popular when it was first published. Cliff Barrows, of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association team, was introduced to this wonderful hymn eighty years after it was written, and the rest, as they say, is history. Listen to the show for more details and a... The post HS33: Lifespring! HymnStories “To God Be The Glory” first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

  • HS32: Lifespring! HymnStories “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee”

    13/05/2007 Duración: 09min

    Written by Henry van Dyke in 1907, this hymn was inspired by the Berkshire mountains. Mr. van Dyke was an extremely accomplished man, to say the least. Listen to the show for his story. Performed by: /strong> Download “Joyful, Joyful” (mp3) from “James Morrison: Gospel Collection Volume One” by James Morrison Classic Fox Records  ... The post HS32: Lifespring! HymnStories “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee” first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

  • HS31: Lifespring! HymnStories “Be Still, My Soul”

    18/04/2007 Duración: 05min

    Little is known about Katharina von Schlegel, the German author of this poem. Her words, joined with the haunting strains of “Finlandia” by Jean Sibelius, have made this a classic hymn. It was widely sung during World War II when it comforted an entire nation. Music in this episode: Prayers For This Century…”Be Still, My... The post HS31: Lifespring! HymnStories “Be Still, My Soul” first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

  • HS30: Lifespring! HymnStories “In The Sweet By And By”

    11/04/2007 Duración: 07min

    This great old hymn was written over a hundred years ago, but took less than thirty minutes to compose. Listen to the show to hear the surprising story. Music: Instrumental accompaniment during the reading: Randy Sanders Vocal Performance: Download “Sweet By and By” (mp3) from “Little is Much” by Kevin Short ItsAboutMusic.com Buy at iTunes... The post HS30: Lifespring! HymnStories “In The Sweet By And By” first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

  • HS29: Lifespring! HymnStories “Crown Him With Many Crowns”

    04/04/2007 Duración: 06min

    As I record this, it is Easter week, considered by many to be the most holy of weeks in the Christian calendar. We celebrate the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ, the eternal son of God, who conquered death and thereby sealed Satan’s fate and made it possible for you and for me to... The post HS29: Lifespring! HymnStories “Crown Him With Many Crowns” first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

  • HS28: Lifespring! HymnStories “Higher Ground”

    13/03/2007 Duración: 06min

    This hymn-prayer, written in 1898 and loosely based on Paul’s testimony in Philippians 3, was written by Johnson Oatman, author of “Count Your Blessings” and thousands of other hymns. Listen to find out more! Special thanks to Don for giving his permission to use his recording of this great hymn on today’s show. Please help... The post HS28: Lifespring! HymnStories “Higher Ground” first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

  • HS27: Lifespring! HymnStories “My Jesus I Love Thee”

    09/02/2007 Duración: 09min

    Written by a teenager, this hymn illustrates that one does not need chronological maturity for God to use a person! Hymn performed by wahba. My Jesus I Love Thee William R. Featherston My Jesus, I love Thee, I know Thou art mine; For Thee all the follies of sin I resign; My gracious Redeemer, my... The post HS27: Lifespring! HymnStories “My Jesus I Love Thee” first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

  • HS26: Lifespring! HymnStories “Nothing But The Blood”

    30/01/2007 Duración: 07min

    This hymn celebrates that which brings the salvation of our sins, for “…without the shedding of blood, there is no remission of sins…” Music: brokenBox…“Nothing But The Blood” Nothing But The Blood Robert Lowry What can wash away my sin? Nothing but the blood of Jesus; What can make me whole again? Nothing but the... The post HS26: Lifespring! HymnStories “Nothing But The Blood” first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

  • HS25: Lifespring! Hymn/Carol Stories “O Holy Night”

    22/12/2006 Duración: 05min

    O Holy Night, one of Christendom’s most beautiful hymns, has a very surprising background! Music: Background: Benjamin Shafer Band Sung by: The New Autonomous Folk Singers O Holy Night Lyrics: Placide Clappeau Music: Adolphe Charles Adam O Holy Night! The stars are brightly shining, It is the night of the dear Saviour’s birth. Long lay... The post HS25: Lifespring! Hymn/Carol Stories “O Holy Night” first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

  • HS24: Lifespring! Hymn/Carol Stories, Day 21 – Advent Calendar “O Come All Ye Faithful”

    21/12/2006 Duración: 15min

    Today we’ll find out the history of “Oh, Come All Ye Faithful”, James’ favourite carol! Music Theme: Bryan Duncan and the NehoSoul Band…”This Christmas” Organ music: Julie Melton Man: Gary Sundblad Song: Jill Parr The post HS24: Lifespring! Hymn/Carol Stories, Day 21 – Advent Calendar “O Come All Ye Faithful” first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

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