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Hymns Collection

"Hymns: A Melodic Journey through Faith and Culture" Hymns, the sacred songs that transcend time and culture, have long been an integral part of religious worship

Background imageHymns Collection: Hindu God Indra

Hindu God Indra
Indra, King of the hindu gods in an early collection of hymns, the Rig Veda. He had authority over the sky; he could rend clouds apart with thunderbolts to make rain

Background imageHymns Collection: Hogarth / Industry / Idle 2

Hogarth / Industry / Idle 2
2. The industrious prentice performing the duty of a christian

Background imageHymns Collection: Religious hymn book, Abondance, Haute Savoie, France, Europe

Religious hymn book, Abondance, Haute Savoie, France, Europe

Background imageHymns Collection: William Cowpers House in Olney, Buckinghamshire

William Cowpers House in Olney, Buckinghamshire. Cowper (17311800) was an English poet and hymnodist. Date: circa 1909

Background imageHymns Collection: Sunday morning on the Union Pacific Railroad. Singing hymns and sacred songs around the harmonium

Sunday morning on the Union Pacific Railroad. Singing hymns and sacred songs around the harmonium
530771 Sunday morning on the Union Pacific Railroad. Singing hymns and sacred songs around the harmonium. Wood engraving published London 1875.; Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageHymns Collection: Men singing hymns

Men singing hymns
5616485 Men singing hymns; (add.info.: Illustration depicting men singing hymns on a Sunday morning. Dated 19th Century. 01/01/1827); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageHymns Collection: Deliver us from evil, 1860 (engraving)

Deliver us from evil, 1860 (engraving)
1579496 Deliver us from evil, 1860 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving titled deliver us from evil from Lyra Germanic, Hymns for the Sundays and chief festivals of the Christian Year')

Background imageHymns Collection: Assumption of the Virgin, mid 13th century. Creator: Unknown

Assumption of the Virgin, mid 13th century. Creator: Unknown
Assumption of the Virgin, mid 13th century. Illuminated initial letter and early sheet music. Leaf from a gradual made in southern Germany, or possibly the Seitenstetten region of Austria

Background imageHymns Collection: Sunday-School Jubilee Commemoration in the Piece Hall, Halifax - from a photograph by Haigh, 1856

Sunday-School Jubilee Commemoration in the Piece Hall, Halifax - from a photograph by Haigh, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Sunday-School Jubilee Commemoration in the Piece Hall, Halifax - from a photograph by Haigh, 1856. Concert attended by...a total of 24, 787 teachers and scholars

Background imageHymns Collection: The Great Reaping Day - Oklahoma potato pickers, Kern County, California, 1937

The Great Reaping Day - Oklahoma potato pickers, Kern County, California, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
The Great Reaping Day. Hymn singing, Sunday afternoon. The woman had been "saved" the week before. Oklahoma potato pickers. Kern County, California

Background imageHymns Collection: The Great Reaping Day - Oklahoma potato pickers, Kern County, California, 1937

The Great Reaping Day - Oklahoma potato pickers, Kern County, California, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
The Great Reaping Day. Hymn singing, Sunday afternoon. The woman had been "saved" the week before. Oklahoma potato pickers. Kern County, California

Background imageHymns Collection: Their Country Was Calling, c.1770-1959 (print)

Their Country Was Calling, c.1770-1959 (print)
3672445 Their Country Was Calling, c.1770-1959 (print) by White, Smith & Company (19th-early 20th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Background imageHymns Collection: Music cover, Christmas Carols

Music cover, Christmas Carols, with snow scene Date: 1930s

Background imageHymns Collection: MRS ALEXANDER

MRS ALEXANDER Annie French Hector) Irish wife of archeologist, after whose death she wrote nearly 50 novels and hymns including All things bright & beautiful Date: 1818 - 1895

Background imageHymns Collection: Elder Kelsey, pastor of the Church of God in Christ, opening a service... Washington, D.C. 1942

Elder Kelsey, pastor of the Church of God in Christ, opening a service... Washington, D.C. 1942. Creator: Gordon Parks
Washington, D.C. Elder Kelsey, pastor of the Church of God in Christ, opening a service with a song

Background imageHymns Collection: Members of the congregation of the Church of God in Christ, Washington, D. C. 1942

Members of the congregation of the Church of God in Christ, Washington, D. C. 1942. Creator: Gordon Parks
Washington, D.C. Members of the congregation of the Church of God in Christ

Background imageHymns Collection: The Hulls have a piano in their one-room basement house, Dead Ox Flat, Malheur County, Oregon, 1939

The Hulls have a piano in their one-room basement house, Dead Ox Flat, Malheur County, Oregon, 1939
The Hulls have a piano in their one-room basement house. Daughter plays for the church every Sunday. Dead Ox Flat, Malheur County, Oregon

Background imageHymns Collection: Girls Sunday school class sings between preaching, Salvation Army, San Francisco, California, 1939

Girls Sunday school class sings between preaching, Salvation Army, San Francisco, California, 1939
Salvation Army, San Francisco, California. Girls Sunday school class sings between preaching

Background imageHymns Collection: At Minna Street the army forms a semi-circle... Salvation Army, San Francisco, California, 1939

At Minna Street the army forms a semi-circle... Salvation Army, San Francisco, California, 1939
Salvation Army, San Francisco, California. At Minna Street the army forms a semi-circle and sings to attract a crowd

Background imageHymns Collection: Bob Cratchit and Tiny Tim from Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol (colour litho)

Bob Cratchit and Tiny Tim from Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol (colour litho)
1092341 Bob Cratchit and Tiny Tim from Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol (colour litho) by Willcox Smith, Jessie (1863-1935); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHymns Collection: Count Zinzendorf (engraving)

Count Zinzendorf (engraving)
5224456 Count Zinzendorf (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Count Zinzendorf. Illustration for The Sunday At Home, 1889/90.); © Look and Learn

Background imageHymns Collection: Isaac Watts, English Christian minister, theologian and hymn writer (engraving)

Isaac Watts, English Christian minister, theologian and hymn writer (engraving)
3638725 Isaac Watts, English Christian minister, theologian and hymn writer (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Isaac Watts (1674-1748)

Background imageHymns Collection: Sunday, Church Time (colour litho)

Sunday, Church Time (colour litho)
5198092 Sunday, Church Time (colour litho) by Stewart, Elise H. (fl.1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sunday, Church Time)

Background imageHymns Collection: Every morning the red sun (colour litho)

Every morning the red sun (colour litho)
6002127 Every morning the red sun (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Every morning the red sun)

Background imageHymns Collection: Through the darkness be thou near me (colour litho)

Through the darkness be thou near me (colour litho)
6002125 Through the darkness be thou near me (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Through the darkness be thou near me)

Background imageHymns Collection: Anacreon, Ode XLVIII (engraving)

Anacreon, Ode XLVIII (engraving)
6009513 Anacreon, Ode XLVIII (engraving) by Porter, Robert Kerr (1777-1842) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ode XLVIII)

Background imageHymns Collection: Anacreon, Ode XX (engraving)

Anacreon, Ode XX (engraving)
6009500 Anacreon, Ode XX (engraving) by Porter, Robert Kerr (1777-1842) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ode XX. Illustration for Odes of Anacreon, translated by Thomas Moore)

Background imageHymns Collection: Anacreon, Ode IX (engraving)

Anacreon, Ode IX (engraving)
6009497 Anacreon, Ode IX (engraving) by Porter, Robert Kerr (1777-1842) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ode IX. Illustration for Odes of Anacreon, translated by Thomas Moore)

Background imageHymns Collection: Anacreon, Ode LII (engraving)

Anacreon, Ode LII (engraving)
6009518 Anacreon, Ode LII (engraving) by Porter, Robert Kerr (1777-1842) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ode LII)

Background imageHymns Collection: Anacreon, Ode XXXIII (engraving)

Anacreon, Ode XXXIII (engraving)
6009506 Anacreon, Ode XXXIII (engraving) by Porter, Robert Kerr (1777-1842) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ode XXXIII)

Background imageHymns Collection: Anacreon, Ode XXX (engraving)

Anacreon, Ode XXX (engraving)
6009499 Anacreon, Ode XXX (engraving) by Porter, Robert Kerr (1777-1842) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ode XXX)

Background imageHymns Collection: Victorian Easter card - Easter Hymns (chromolitho)

Victorian Easter card - Easter Hymns (chromolitho)
731689 Victorian Easter card - Easter Hymns (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHymns Collection: Anacreon (colour litho)

Anacreon (colour litho)
2802036 Anacreon (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Anacreon. Illustration for Le Livre D Amour (Boulanger, c 1890).); © Look and Learn

Background imageHymns Collection: Shall I Be An Angel, Daddy? (b / w photo)

Shall I Be An Angel, Daddy? (b / w photo)
3093534 Shall I Be An Angel, Daddy? (b/w photo) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shall I Be An Angel, Daddy? Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageHymns Collection: Angel in an oculus, 1360-70 (fresco)

Angel in an oculus, 1360-70 (fresco)
ALI177903 Angel in an oculus, 1360-70 (fresco) by Menabuoi, Giusto di Giovanni de (d.1393); Padua Baptistery, Padua, Italy; Alinari

Background imageHymns Collection: Cover illustration for A Friend for Little Children and Other Favourite Hymns for Children, c

Cover illustration for A Friend for Little Children and Other Favourite Hymns for Children, c. 1903 (colour litho)
6002114 Cover illustration for A Friend for Little Children and Other Favourite Hymns for Children, c.1903 (colour litho) by English School

Background imageHymns Collection: Anacreon, Ode LXXVII (engraving)

Anacreon, Ode LXXVII (engraving)
6009531 Anacreon, Ode LXXVII (engraving) by Porter, Robert Kerr (1777-1842) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ode LXXVII)

Background imageHymns Collection: Anacreon, Ode XXXVI (engraving)

Anacreon, Ode XXXVI (engraving)
6009508 Anacreon, Ode XXXVI (engraving) by Porter, Robert Kerr (1777-1842) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ode XXXVI)

Background imageHymns Collection: Anacreon, Ode XXXV (engraving)

Anacreon, Ode XXXV (engraving)
6009504 Anacreon, Ode XXXV (engraving) by Porter, Robert Kerr (1777-1842) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ode XXXV)

Background imageHymns Collection: Ms. B. R. 19, c. 62b, from Laudi Spirituali by the Company of St Giles (vellum)

Ms. B. R. 19, c. 62b, from Laudi Spirituali by the Company of St Giles (vellum)
694650 Ms. B.R. 19, c. 62b, from Laudi Spirituali by the Company of St Giles (vellum) by Italian School; Biblioteca Medicea-Laurenziana, Florence, Italy; Photo eRaffaello Bencini; Italian

Background imageHymns Collection: A Village Choir (w / c on paper) (see also 26400)

A Village Choir (w / c on paper) (see also 26400)
FC12274 A Village Choir (w/c on paper) (see also 26400) by Webster, Thomas (1800-86); 57.2x87 cm; FORBES Magazine Collection, New York

Background imageHymns Collection: Christmas Waits, Christmas Card (chromolitho)

Christmas Waits, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
730928 Christmas Waits, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christmas Waits)

Background imageHymns Collection: Choir singing in church, New Year Card (chromolitho)

Choir singing in church, New Year Card (chromolitho)
730923 Choir singing in church, New Year Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Choir singing in church)

Background imageHymns Collection: Singing Angels, Te Deum, East Window, c. 1888 (stained glass)

Singing Angels, Te Deum, East Window, c. 1888 (stained glass)
3475553 Singing Angels, Te Deum, East Window, c.1888 (stained glass) by Brown, John William (1842-1928); Parish Church of Saint Mary and All Saints, Plymstock

Background imageHymns Collection: Mother & daughter

Mother & daughter
Victorian mother with her two daughters singing hymns in church. Date: circa 1880

Background imageHymns Collection: Pages from a hymnal (pen & ink and w / c on paper)

Pages from a hymnal (pen & ink and w / c on paper)
3900207 Pages from a hymnal (pen & ink and w/c on paper) by American School; 20.5x27 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info.: Hand-drawn; hand-colored; hand-lettered)

Background imageHymns Collection: A Victorian greeting card of a group of boys playing musical instruments

A Victorian greeting card of a group of boys playing musical instruments
3605370 A Victorian greeting card of a group of boys playing musical instruments and singing hymns, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School

Background imageHymns Collection: The Blessing at the Conclusion of the Service on the Mount of Olives (litho)

The Blessing at the Conclusion of the Service on the Mount of Olives (litho)
1064006 The Blessing at the Conclusion of the Service on the Mount of Olives (litho) by Hatherell, William (1855-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHymns Collection: Missionaries in Greenland teaching Children to sing Hymns (engraving)

Missionaries in Greenland teaching Children to sing Hymns (engraving)
959767 Missionaries in Greenland teaching Children to sing Hymns (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHymns Collection: Autograph music manuscript, Zwei deutsche Kirchenlieder, K

Autograph music manuscript, Zwei deutsche Kirchenlieder, K
3511956 Autograph music manuscript, Zwei deutsche Kirchenlieder, K.343 (336c), Prague, Jan/Feb 1787 (pen & ink on paper) by Mozart

Background imageHymns Collection: Above the Clear Blue Sky (engraving)

Above the Clear Blue Sky (engraving)
1603829 Above the Clear Blue Sky (engraving) by Italian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Above the Clear Blue Sky)

Background imageHymns Collection: We Praise Thee, O Lord! (engraving)

We Praise Thee, O Lord! (engraving)
3628909 We Praise Thee, O Lord! (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: We Praise Thee, O Lord! Illustration for The Childrens Friend, 1863-64)

Background imageHymns Collection: Philip Phillips, the 'Singing Pilgrim'(engraving)

Philip Phillips, the "Singing Pilgrim"(engraving)
3638176 Philip Phillips, the " Singing Pilgrim" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Philip Phillips)

Background imageHymns Collection: Programme of Psalms and Anthems (engraving)

Programme of Psalms and Anthems (engraving)
587409 Programme of Psalms and Anthems (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Programme of Psalms)

Background imageHymns Collection: A magnificent example of serenity in danger (colour litho)

A magnificent example of serenity in danger (colour litho)
2809044 A magnificent example of serenity in danger (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A magnificent example of serenity in danger)

Background imageHymns Collection: At the close of the day, when his labour was done, he would take his violin

At the close of the day, when his labour was done, he would take his violin and accompany himself... (engraving)
2791685 At the close of the day, when his labour was done, he would take his violin and accompany himself... (engraving) by English School

Background imageHymns Collection: A little ship was on the sea (colour litho)

A little ship was on the sea (colour litho)
6002130 A little ship was on the sea (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A little ship was on the sea)

Background imageHymns Collection: Kind angels guard me every night (colour litho)

Kind angels guard me every night (colour litho)
6002129 Kind angels guard me every night (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kind angels guard me every night)

Background imageHymns Collection: Illustration for Anacreon Odes (engraving)

Illustration for Anacreon Odes (engraving)
6009519 Illustration for Anacreon Odes (engraving) by Porter, Robert Kerr (1777-1842) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Odes of Anacreon, translated by Thomas Moore)

Background imageHymns Collection: Anacreon, Ode XLIII (engraving)

Anacreon, Ode XLIII (engraving)
6009510 Anacreon, Ode XLIII (engraving) by Porter, Robert Kerr (1777-1842) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ode XLIII)

Background imageHymns Collection: Anacreon, Ode XXXI (engraving)

Anacreon, Ode XXXI (engraving)
6009507 Anacreon, Ode XXXI (engraving) by Porter, Robert Kerr (1777-1842) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ode XXXI)

Background imageHymns Collection: Anacreon, Ode XXXII (engraving)

Anacreon, Ode XXXII (engraving)
6009503 Anacreon, Ode XXXII (engraving) by Porter, Robert Kerr (1777-1842) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ode XXXII)

Background imageHymns Collection: Anacreon, Ode XV (engraving)

Anacreon, Ode XV (engraving)
6009498 Anacreon, Ode XV (engraving) by Porter, Robert Kerr (1777-1842) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ode XV. Illustration for Odes of Anacreon, translated by Thomas Moore)

Background imageHymns Collection: Anacreon, Ode VI (engraving)

Anacreon, Ode VI (engraving)
6009492 Anacreon, Ode VI (engraving) by Porter, Robert Kerr (1777-1842) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ode VI. Illustration for Odes of Anacreon, translated by Thomas Moore)

Background imageHymns Collection: Les Hymnes Allies, 1917 (colour litho)

Les Hymnes Allies, 1917 (colour litho)
2653203 Les Hymnes Allies, 1917 (colour litho) by Hermann-Paul, Rene George (1874-1940); 48x31.5 cm; Private Collection; eLiss Fine Art; German, out of copyright

Background imageHymns Collection: Mary Anne Evans (ie George Eliot), aged five, feels with more intensity her burst into

Mary Anne Evans (ie George Eliot), aged five, feels with more intensity her burst into... (chromolitho)
2817241 Mary Anne Evans (ie George Eliot), aged five, feels with more intensity her burst into... (chromolitho) by English School

Background imageHymns Collection: Choir psalter and Hymnal (vellum)

Choir psalter and Hymnal (vellum)
702718 Choir psalter and Hymnal (vellum) by Giraldi, Guglielmo (fl.1445-89); Free Library of Philadelphia; eFree Library of Philadelphia; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageHymns Collection: Choir psalter and Hymnal (vellum)

Choir psalter and Hymnal (vellum)
702717 Choir psalter and Hymnal (vellum) by Giraldi, Guglielmo (fl.1445-89); Free Library of Philadelphia; eFree Library of Philadelphia; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageHymns Collection: Christmas card with an angel and shepherds (colour litho)

Christmas card with an angel and shepherds (colour litho)
3104267 Christmas card with an angel and shepherds (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christmas card with an angel and shepherds)

Background imageHymns Collection: Personal objects belonging to Lady Byron (media)

Personal objects belonging to Lady Byron (media)
XCF282032 Personal objects belonging to Lady Byron (media) by English School; Private Collection; (add.info.: Anne Isabella, Lady Byron (1792-1860); wife of Lord Byron; ); English, out of copyright

Background imageHymns Collection: Christmas carol with an image of three angels in Victorian clothing (engraving)

Christmas carol with an image of three angels in Victorian clothing (engraving)
982152 Christmas carol with an image of three angels in Victorian clothing (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHymns Collection: Character sketches at The Young Mens Christian Association Jubilee (engraving)

Character sketches at The Young Mens Christian Association Jubilee (engraving)
1064537 Character sketches at The Young Mens Christian Association Jubilee (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHymns Collection: The Village Waits, by Mrs T K Hervey (engraving)

The Village Waits, by Mrs T K Hervey (engraving)
1097528 The Village Waits, by Mrs T K Hervey (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Village Waits, by Mrs T K Hervey)

Background imageHymns Collection: Anacreon, Ode LXXVI (engraving)

Anacreon, Ode LXXVI (engraving)
6009529 Anacreon, Ode LXXVI (engraving) by Porter, Robert Kerr (1777-1842) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ode LXXVI)

Background imageHymns Collection: Anacreon, Ode LIV (engraving)

Anacreon, Ode LIV (engraving)
6009527 Anacreon, Ode LIV (engraving) by Porter, Robert Kerr (1777-1842) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ode LIV)

Background imageHymns Collection: Anacreon, Ode XLI (engraving)

Anacreon, Ode XLI (engraving)
6009509 Anacreon, Ode XLI (engraving) by Porter, Robert Kerr (1777-1842) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ode XLI)

Background imageHymns Collection: Anacreon, Ode XXXVIII (engraving)

Anacreon, Ode XXXVIII (engraving)
6009505 Anacreon, Ode XXXVIII (engraving) by Porter, Robert Kerr (1777-1842) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ode XXXVIII)

Background imageHymns Collection: Anacreon, Ode XVI (engraving)

Anacreon, Ode XVI (engraving)
6009493 Anacreon, Ode XVI (engraving) by Porter, Robert Kerr (1777-1842) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ode XVI)

Background imageHymns Collection: Robert Southwell, portrait (engraving)

Robert Southwell, portrait (engraving)
5999497 Robert Southwell, portrait (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robert Southwell, portrait.); © Look and Learn

Background imageHymns Collection: The morning hymn (engraving)

The morning hymn (engraving)
961421 The morning hymn (engraving) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The morning hymn. Engraving by R Bong after an original painting by Jose Gallegos)

Background imageHymns Collection: Polymnie (chromolitho)

Polymnie (chromolitho)
975917 Polymnie (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Polymnie. French educational card, late 19th/early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageHymns Collection: Luther, when a Chorister, singing Hymns from Door to Door at Eisenach (engraving)

Luther, when a Chorister, singing Hymns from Door to Door at Eisenach (engraving)
2773695 Luther, when a Chorister, singing Hymns from Door to Door at Eisenach (engraving) by Leys, Jan August Hendrik, Baron (1815-69); Private Collection; (add.info.: Luther, when a Chorister)

Background imageHymns Collection: Psalms and Hymns to be sung at the Episcopal Chapel (engraving)

Psalms and Hymns to be sung at the Episcopal Chapel (engraving)
587338 Psalms and Hymns to be sung at the Episcopal Chapel (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Psalms and Hymns to be sung at the Episcopal Chapel)

Background imageHymns Collection: Hymn to be sung by the charity children of St Mary (engraving)

Hymn to be sung by the charity children of St Mary (engraving)
585594 Hymn to be sung by the charity children of St Mary (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hymn to be sung by the charity children of St Mary)



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"Hymns: A Melodic Journey through Faith and Culture" Hymns, the sacred songs that transcend time and culture, have long been an integral part of religious worship. From the ancient chants dedicated to Hindu God Indra to the soul-stirring melodies penned by Hogarth during the Industrial Revolution, they have served as a source of solace and inspiration for countless generations. In William Cowpers House in Olney, Buckinghamshire, hymnody found its voice with the creation of religious hymn books that spread like wildfire across Europe. In Abondance, Haute Savoie, France, these harmonious verses echoed through picturesque landscapes as communities joined together in song. The enchanting music cover adorned with Christmas carols evokes memories of festive gatherings where families gathered around pianos to sing joyous praises. The timeless compositions of MRS ALEXANDER continue to resonate in our hearts today. From St. Ives in Cornwall to Washington D. C. , hymns became a powerful force for social change. At Salvation Army open-air meetings or within the walls of churches led by pastors like Elder Kelsey from Church of God in Christ, these spiritual anthems united diverse congregations and ignited hope during challenging times. Drawing inspiration from Greek muses Polyhymnia, Calliope, and Urania; hymn writers like Thomas Ken and Humphreys crafted poetic verses that touched souls across centuries. Their words transcended language barriers and cultural divides - reminding us all that faith knows no boundaries. Through captivating photographs captured by Gordon Parks in 1942 Washington D. C. , we witness members of the congregation raising their voices together - a testament to the unifying power amidst adversity. Whether sung softly at home or resonating through grand cathedrals worldwide, hymns remain an enduring expression of devotion. They carry within them stories untold yet felt deeply within our hearts – connecting us to something greater than ourselves.

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