Behind the Song: Rise Again

Rise Again was released in 1977 and shares the story of the crucifixion and resurrection from Jesus’ view point. The song was written by Dallas Holm, a singer-songwriter of Christian music.  He has greatly influenced the contemporary Christian music genre. In an interview with the St. Augustine Record, Holm recalled: “I began to pray, which I should have done in […]

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Behind the Hymn: My Jesus, I Love Thee

My Jesus, I Love Thee was written as a devotional poem by a young teen who had recently come to faith.  That teen was William Ralph Featherston. Featherston considered this hymn his “legacy of love.”  His love for God were genuine and true. William Ralph Featherson was born to John and Mary Featherson on July 24, 1846 in Montreal, Canada. […]

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Behind the Hymn: Holy! Holy! Holy!

When I was growing up Holy! Holy! Holy! was the first hymn found in the Baptist Hymnal.  I remember often requesting this song at hymn sings, when I was in elementary school.  I’m sure this was because of the ease of finding the hymn. Holy! Holy! Holy! speaks of the power of the Holy Trinity.  The opening phrase, “Holy! Holy! Holy! […]

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