Before the Throne of God Above

Sadly, today many people are surrounded by a continual onslaught of negativity about disasters, rioting…

How Great Thou Art

Growing up in a small Southern Baptist church I always knew more hymns than the popular music that was played on the radio…

Worthy of Worship

This fairly young hymn, in comparison to a few 17th century hymns in The Baptist Hymnal, 1991, was written by Terry W. York and…

Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing: A Reflection

My God is Near Me All the Time

For the past millennium hymns have significantly impacted the church by shaping the theologies of young Christians. Barbara Gaultney, female composer and poet, is one of these hymn writers who respectfully received recognition for her hymn titled “My God is Near Me All the…

Come Thou Almighty King

Hymns and worship songs serve many different roles within the context of both corporate worship gatherings and in the…