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Easter Hymn: He Arose

April 9, 2023 Leave a comment

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He Arose is often known by its first line “Low in the grave He lay” or the last line “Hallelujah! Christ arose!” The verse is known for its dirge or slowness while the chorus is upbeat and full of celebration. This popular Easter hymn was written in 1874 by Robert Lowry, a 19th Century preacher and hymn writer. The belief […]

Behind the Hymn: We’re Marching to Zion

August 20, 2017 9 comments

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We’re Marching To Zion is sometimes referred to by it’s opening line, Come We That Love the Lord. The hymn was written by Isaac Watts. Watts was an English minister, hymnwriter, theologian and logician. He wrote over 750 hymns and is known as the Father of English hymnody. Marching to Zion may have been based on Jeremiah 31:6, “Arise ye, […]

Hymn Story: Shall We Gather at the River

June 26, 2016 Leave a comment

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The hymn was written in 1864, by Robert Lowry, a poet and composer. Lowry was born in Philadelphia on March 12, 1826. From an early age he showed a great love for music. He served as minister at Hanson Place Baptist Church in Brooklyn, New York. He described the inspiration of the song by saying “One hot afternoon in July […]

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