Hymns Collection

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

Deliver us from evil, 1860 (engraving)
1579496 Deliver us from evil, 1860 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving titled 'deliver us from evil' from 'Lyra Germanic)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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)

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

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)

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)

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

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)

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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)

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

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)

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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.