Hymn Story: The Day of Resurrection
The Day of Resurrection was originally written in Greek. St. John Damascene, known also as John of Damascus, was born somewhere around AD 655 and died around AD 745. Some historians believe he may have…
Hymn Story: Lamb of God
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…
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: Lord Take My Hand and Lead Me
Lord Take My Hand and Lead Me was written by Julie Katharina von Hausmann. She was born in 1826 in Riga {now in Latvia}. Her father was a teacher and after he went blind, she…
Hymn Story: Christ the Life of All the Living
Christ the Life of all the Living was written by Ernst C. Homburg. Homburg was born in 1605 in Germany. He often wrote love and drinking songs before a family illness led to his conversion…
Hymn Story: Rejoice the Lord is King
Rejoice the Lord is King was written by Charles Wesley. He wrote the song Easter and Ascension in six stanzas. It was first published John Wesley’s Moral and Sacred Poems and again the text 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: You Are My King
You Are My King (Amazing Love) was written by Billy James Foote. Phillips, Craig & Dean released it on the 2001 album Let My Words Be Few. The chorus uses lyrics and melody from Charles…
Hymn Story: Revelation Song
Revelation Song is adapted from Revelation 5. The song was written by Jennie Lee Riddle. It was first released on May 5, 2009 on the album Fearless by Phillips, Craig and Dean. Band member Randy…
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: Earth and All Stars
Earth and All Stars was written by Herbert Brokering. He was born in 1926 and a Lutheran pastor, teacher, author of over 40 books, poet and hymn writer. He died in 2009. The tune to…
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…
Hymn Story: Gods Own Child
God’s own Child was written by Erdmann Neumeister. in Germany in 1671. He went on to serve as a pastor and assistant superintendent in the Eckartsberg district. In 1704, he went to tutor the daughter…
Hymn Story: Or Thy Strong Word did Cleve the Darkness
Thy Strong Word did Cleve the Darkness was written by Martin H. Franzmann. Franzmann was born in 1907 Minnesota and died in March 1976 in Cambridge, England. He wrote numerous books and hymns. He was…
Hymn Story: The King of Love My Shepherd Is
The King of Love My Shepherd Is was written by Henry W. Baker. Baker was born in London, England in 1821. He took Holy Orders in 1844 and he wrote many hymns. One of his…
Hymn Story: Thine is the Glory
Thine is the Glory is often performed as an Easter song. The hymn was written by Edmond Budry, a Swiss Protestant minister. The lyrics are set to the tune “See, the Conqu’ring hero comes” from…
Hymn Story: Lift High the Cross
Lift High the Cross is a 19th Century English hymn. It was written by George Kitchin and altered by Michael R. Newbolt in 1916. It has been suggested the hymn was inspired by Constantine the…