The Greek hymnos refers to a song of praise similar to the ode, and in the Christian tradition in the Middle Ages, these are predominantly in Latin. Vernacular hymns arise early in the Reformation and ...

John Rippon was a renowned English hymn writer and singer, best known for his contributions to Christian music in the 18th century. His collection, Rippon’s Hymns, became widely popular, particularly ...

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has added 12 new hymns to its collection, "Hymns—For Home and Church," with lyrics available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and French.

President Russell M. Nelson turns 101 SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — Russell M. Nelson, the President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints’ has written a new hymn that has been added to the ...

Many people think they know the story of the hymn,"Amazing Grace." The commonly accepted narrative presents its composer, John Newton, a young English captain of a late 18th-century slave ship, as a ...