William R. Newell was a Bible teacher and assistant superintendent at Moody Bible Institute in the late 1800s. He had a great understanding of scripture and a strong desire to help others know God’s ...

We reveal the lyrics and story of ‘Amazing Grace’ – a beloved hymn with a rich history. ‘Amazing Grace’ is a popular Christian hymn and spiritual, first published in 1779. It first found popularity in ...

Karen Lafferty is known for her work in Christian music, with this song becoming one of her most iconic pieces. Lafferty’s music often blends contemporary Christian themes with personal, relatable ...

Walk into most black churches Sunday morning and you're more likely to hear the choir sing from the gospel top 40 list than sing old-time "Negro spirituals" or hymns from traditional hymnbooks.

Many American churches are doing everything they can to attract new generations of parishioners. And often, that means less traditional organ music and Christian hymns. But the organist at the West ...

Does a wretch by any other name fit the tune? Modern hymn writers (in this case, re-writers) seem to think so, and adjustments to the second line of "Amazing Grace" are now relatively common. "Saved a ...

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