Treasure No 22: The Moravian Associations of Charles Wesley’s Hymns, by A. S. Gregory: An article from Bulletin Spring 1958 ive hundred years ago the community which came to be known as Unitas Fratrum was founded at Kunwald in Bohemia. Two hundred and fifty years later was born the greatest of English hymn writers—‘supreme’ is Dr. Frere’s Word—Charles Wesley. In …

Occasional Papers 1 No4: The Hymn Writers of Bristol

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Treasure No 4: The Criticisms of ‘Songs of Praise’

Treasure No 4: The Criticisms of ‘Songs of Praise’ by the Rev. Canon G. W. Briggs, M.A., Joint-Chairman of the Society:An article from Bulletin No. 14, January 1941 o Hymn Book of modern times has attracted greater attention than Songs of Praise; not least significant is the prominence given to it by the B.B.C. At the same time, no hymn …

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How representative this poll is, well, that's another matter. Nevertheless, is it significant to find a 'nationalistic' hymn reaching top spot in the UK, dethroning 'In Christ alone'? ... See MoreSee Less

World War One hymn is nation's favourite

The top 10, voted for by members of the public, included Abide With Me and Amazing Grace.

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Vintage Hymns

If you live within travelling distance of Sudbury, Suffolk, there is a Hymn Festival taking place next Saturday, 5th October 2019 at St Gregory’s Church, Sudbury CO10 1BA between 2.00 and 5.00 pm.

Whilst not a Hymn Society event, it is organized by two of our members, Philip J. Price and Nicholas Markwell.

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Vintage Hymns

If you live within travelling distance of Sudbury, Suffolk, there is a Hymn Festival taking place next Saturday, 5th October 2019 at St Gregory’s Church, Sudbury CO10 1BA between 2.00 and 5.00 pm. Whilst not…

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The Hymn Society of Great Britain and Ireland updated their business hours. ... See MoreSee Less

The Hymn Society of Great Britain and Ireland updated their business hours.

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The Hymn Society of Great Britain and Ireland

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Ruthie Thomas, who was a speaker at our Conference in Carmarthen in 2017, has been named featured writer at Stainer and Bell. Feel free to access their pages to see what she has to offer. ... See MoreSee Less

Ruthie Thomas - Stainer & Bell

Ruthie Thomas Ruthie Thomas is a hymn writer, author, singer and poet. She worked for 18 years in a primary school in London, where she introduced and facilitated sacred song singing classes and it was this environment that influenced her in writing for children. One of the outcomes was the recordin...

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2 months ago

Do you live near Stockport? if so Bramhall Methodist Church near Stockport is running 5 seminars through the autumn. They begin in September. Part of the project involves preparing worship material including hymns. The link below takes you to their site:
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Science and the Language of Prayer – Bramhall Methodist Church

Home Science and the Language of Prayer is a series of five seminars to be held at Bramhall Methodist Church in the autumn or 2019. These will explore how a modern understanding of Science might influence the way we think about God and the language we use to express our prayers. First Seminar Saturd...

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The Hymn Society of Great Britain and Ireland added 25 new photos — at University of Kent

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How about this? In Ireland over a hundred years ago, children were expected to have memorized hymn texts (along with other things)! ... See MoreSee Less

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