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About music the Protestant Reformer, Martin Luther, wrote: “Next to theology I give to music the highest place and honor. Music is the art of the prophets, the only art that can calm the agitations of the soul; it is one of the most magnificent and delightful presents God has given us.” In the history…

In the new new Baptist Hymnal, Praise to the Lord, the Almighty is the very first hymn. In my humble opinion, I think this is an appropriate place for this hymn—one of my favorites. It was written by the German Calvinist Joachim Neander (1650-1680). He started his youth as something of a prodigal. The…

All Creatures of Our God and King, is another of your pastor’s favorite hymns. It is not a hymn of deep theology, but like all good hymns it teaches us some significant Christian doctrine. It is an anthem that reminds us that all of the Earth’s creatures get life from God and all depend on Him for their…