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Hymn Story: Lamb of God

April 10, 2022 Leave a comment

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Lamb of God was written and made popular by Twila Paris. The song is copyrighted 1985 by Straightway music. Twila Paris is a contemporary Christian music singer, songwriter, author and pianist. She has released twenty-two albums and had thirty-three #1 singles on Christian radio since she began her ministry in 1980. She released her first album in 1965 as a […]

Behind the Easter Hymn: They Could Not

April 12, 2020 Leave a comment

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They Could Not is an inspirational song sung by Sandi Patty, which reminds us they could not keep Jesus in the grave.The popular Easter song was written by Ron Harris and Claire Cloninger. The song was first published in 1981 by Ron Harris music.What a great reminder that the grave could not hold Jesus. For this reason, we have the […]

Behind the Hymn: Hallelujah! Christ is Risen

April 1, 2018 Leave a comment

Happy Easter! Today we are taking a look at a lesser known Easter hymn. Christopher Wordsworth was the nephew of noted poet, William Wordsworth. Christopher was born on October 30, 1807. Both he and his brother, Charles, were distinguished athletes while in school. In both 1827 and 1828, he won the Chancellor’s Gold Medal for poetry. He became an Anglican […]

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Hymn Story: Lamb of God

Behind the Easter Hymn: They Could Not

Behind the Hymn: Hallelujah! Christ is Risen