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What do Christians have to sing about?
Why is singing such an important part of the Christian tradition? That might sounds like an odd...

Classic Christmas Hymns
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Four Reflections on Psalm 22
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Celebrate the music of Easter!
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Psalms for All Seasons - John D Witvliet, Joyce Borger, Martin Tel
This unprecedented compilation is the largest collection of psalms for worship ever published. Includes all 150 psalms, most in multiple formats.

http://faithaliveresources.org/Products/400440/psalms-for-all-seasons.aspx

The Hymn Explosion | Christian History Institute
In 1700, there were precious few English hymns. In 1800, there were hymnbooks galore. What happened? From Christian History magazine.

http://chitorch.org/index.php/chm/eighteenth-century/hymns/

The Amazingly Graced Life of John Newton | Christian History Institute
John Newton's was a tale of two lives, with God at the pivot point. From the pages of Christian History magazine.

http://chitorch.org/index.php/chm/nineteenth-century/newton/

All Glory, Laud and Honor - The Center For Church Music, Songs and Hymns
Blessed is He who comes in the Name of the Lord." As we sing this powerful Palm Sunday hymn, let your voice and your heart sing once again these thrilling words.

http://songsandhymns.org/hymns/detail/all-glory-laud-and-honor

Francis of Assisi (1181-1226) : Christian History Institute
The 28th in Christian History Institute's "In Context" series looks at Francis of Assisi's great hymn on creation.

http://chitorch.org/index.php/in-context/francis/

Mount Hermon Hymn Sings
Each Hymn Sing begins at 10:00 a.m. with refreshments in the Lower Dining Hall. The singing in the main auditorium begins at 10:45 a.m. and concludes with an abundant luncheon in the Dining Hall at noon. Hymn Sings are a wonderful time for groups coming together for a day of worship and fellowship.

http://mounthermon.org/adult/general/hymn

Theodulf of Orleans (ca. 760 – 821) : Christian History Institute
Theodulf of Orleans, while unjustly imprisoned, writes a hymn of praise which remains a favorite of the church. Christian History Institute shows the historical background of this quotation in context.

http://chitorch.org/index.php/in-context/theodulf/

"Song" in the Bible: Ephesians 5:19-20
Christian worship and fellowship needn't be stuffy and silent. This passage encourages us to make use of God-honoring music and psalms to praise God and encourage one another.

http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ephesians%205:19-20&version=NIV

Module 411: John and Charles Wesley | Christian History Institute
Christian History Institute's study module on John and Charles Wesley, hymn-writers, evangelists, and founders of Methodism.

http://chitorch.org/index.php/eras/post-reformation/wesley/

Kids Choir Camp - Center for Church Music
Kids Choir Camp is a fantastic summertime opportunity for your 1st through 6th graders if you are in the Grand Rapids, Michigan area. Held at Seventh Reformed Church, the camp emphasizes singing, along with musical activities and Bible instruction. The week culminates in the Festival of Praise

http://songsandhymns.org/camp/