Hymn Story: He Will Hold Me Fast
He will Hold Me Fast was written by Ada Ruth Habershon best known for the song “Will the Circle Be Unbroken?”. She was born in 1861 in Marylebone, England. She first began writing hymns in…
Hymn Story: Come, come to Jesus, do not keep him waiting
Come, come to Jesus, do not keep him waiting was written by Elisha Hoffman. He sought to create songs for congregational worship. He said “a lyric poem, reverently and devotionally conceived, which is designed to…
Hymn Story: Shall I Come Just As I Am
Shall I Come Just As I Am is a hymn written by Elisha A. Hoffman. Hoffman was born in 1839 and ordained into the ministry in 1868. He served numerous churches and wrote over 2,000…
Hymn Story: Come Just As You Are
Come Just As You Are is a song released by Crystal Lewis in 1995. No other information seems to be available.
Patriotic song: America
America is a song written and recorded by Neil Diamond. The song is a positive interpretation “of the history of immigration to the United States”. The song was a hit single in the United States…
Father’s Day song: How Deep the Father’s Love for Us
How Deep the Father’s Love for Us was released by Selah. The song was written by Stuart Townsend and has a 1995 copyright. It reminds us of God’s love for us and Jesus sacrifice on…
Hymn Story: Wholly Yours
Wholly Yours is written by David Crowder. It shares the message found in Romans 8:39 “neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of…
Hymn Story: The Angel Gabriel from Heaven Came
The Angel Gabriel from Heaven Came was written by Sabine Baring-Gould. He was born in 1834 in England and became a priest. He wrote and translated many hymns. He died in 1924. Edgar Pettman and…
Patriotic Song: Over There
Over There was written by George M. Cohan in 1917, during the height of World War I. The song became an instant hit. The song reflected Americans’ expectations that the war would be short. It…
Mother’s Day song: A Mother’s Prayer {Hannah’s Song}
A Mother’s Prayer {Hannah’s Song} was written by Rachel Aldous. The song was released on the album Transform Me which was released on December 18, 2008. Given that it has “Hannah’s song” in the title…
Hymn Story: Jesus Thy Blood and Righteousness
Jesus Thy Blood and Righteousness was written by Count Nicolaus Ludwig Zinzendorf, the founder of the religious community of Herrnhut and the apostle of the United Brethren. He was born at Dresden , Germany on…
Hymn Story: Haven of Rest
The Haven of Rest was written by H. L. Gilmour. Gilmour was born in Londonderry, Ireland in 1836 and emigrated to America as a teenager. He married Letitia Pauline Howard in 1858. After serving in…
Hymn Story: The Tree of Life
The Tree of Life, How Sweet the Fruit comes from the account of the Tree of life as recorded in the book of Genesis. I’ve been unable to uncover any information on who wrote the…
Hymn Story: These Are the Days of Elijah
These Are the Days of Elijah is another popular Contemporary Christian song. It was written by Robin Mark and copyrighted 1997 by Daybreak Music Ltd. The song refers to the Old Testament prophet, Elijah.
Hymn Story: Waymaker
Waymaker is a contemporary worship song that is very popular right now. It was written by Nigerian gospel singer Sinach. She released the song as a single and music video on December 30, 2015. The…
Hymn Story: I Am Forever Who I Am
I Am Forever Who I Am was written by Kurt Von Kampen and Christopher Ahlman and has a 2002 copyright with Concordia Publishing House. The text conveys the message found in Psalm 46 and refers…
Hymn Story: Soul, Adorn Yourself with Gladness
Soul, Adorn Yourself with Gladness was written by Johann Frank. He hymn is often sung for Holy Thursday. Frank was born in 1618 in Brandenburg, Germany. He practiced law during the Thirty Year’s War and…
Christmas Song Story: Star of the East
Star of the East was originally named “Stern über Bethlehem”. In 1883, composer Amanda Kennedy composed a melody “Star of the Sea”. George Cooper, a New York lyricists, wrote the lyrics in 1890. The song is…
Christmas Song Story: Shepherds Arise
Shepherds Arise! Be Not Afraid is first recorded by a church in Dorset England. The carol dates back to the 19th century. The carol was first published in the 1926 A Collection of Dorset Carols. The book was…
Christmas Song Story: Once in Royal David’s City
The carol originally appeared as a poem written by Cecil Frances Alexander. The poem was first published in the 1848 Hymns for Little Children. The poem tells the story of the nativity and was combined in…