Tag: hymns

Worship Summit With the Apostle Peter: A Satire

Worship Summit With the Apostle Peter: A Satire

After the institution of the Lord’s Supper, Jesus and his disciples sang a hymn (Matthew 26:30). But early church tradition tells us more. Peter was leading worship that night, with his...

Graham Heslop Graham Heslop
19 Mar 2026
What a Friend We Have in Jesus, but You Can Have Others

What a Friend We Have in Jesus, but You Can Have Others

I’m not sure how many churches sing it today, but Joseph Schriven’s poem—set to music by Charles Crozat Converse—is still widely recognised. Even though you’ve never heard of either of...

Graham Heslop Graham Heslop
10 Nov 2022

Music with Meaning

When do we utter words least true about our convictions, beliefs and attitudes if not during song? Often our words declared to melody lack scrutiny and we are not held...

Jade Poole Jade Poole
25 Mar 2014