Merriam-Webster’s Revision of Christmas Hymn ‘Which Child Is This?’ Faces Criticism
A recent social media post from Merriam-Webster attempted to critique the grammar of a well-known Christmas hymn, but it quickly spiraled into a heated theological debate, leading to the post being removed. The now-deleted post aimed to clarify the title and lyrics of the 1871 song “What Child Is This?” suggesting an alternative phrasing: “Which […]
The Oldest Christian Hymn Ever Found Is Being Sung Again after 1,800 Years
The 1,800-year-old hymn, believed to be the oldest Christian song preserved in both words and notes, was born from the ruins of Oxylinkyu in Egypt – And Modern worship. The 53-word song is the focus of a new documentary. First hymnnAlso, the heart of a new modern song by Chris Tomlin and Ben Fielding of […]
Mexico President Praises Her Country’s Migrants in the U.S. with a Hymn
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum celebrated Mexican immigrants to the United States with a bilingual hymn. Sheinbaum performed a song titled “Immigrant Hymn” at a news conference this morning, which included lyrics in English and Spanish. One such poem said, “Where we come from, no nos rajamos (We will not give up).” every Associated Press: Sheinbaum […]
Uncovering the surprising truth behind a beloved Christmas hymn
In 1719, Isaac Watts published Joy to the World as an interpretation of Psalm 98, with references to Psalm 96 and Genesis 3. Somehow, this song has become a song usually associated with Christmas. But it's not a Christmas carol or hymn. It's not an Advent story. By the way, “Advent'' simply means the arrival […]
‘What a Friend We Have in Jesus’ Dennis Quaid Sings Classic Hymn
Hear actor Dennis Quaid sing this classic hymn, “What A Friend We Have In Jesus.” When you think of hymns, you imagine a small white church with a tall steeple. You wouldn't imagine a famous Hollywood actor singing hymns or having a relationship with Jesus. However, Dennis Quaid has broken the Hollywood mold with films […]