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Hymnblog is a place to learn about and be strengthened in your faith by reading about and hearing the great hymns of the Christian faith.
The image above is of Dorothe Engelbretsdatter (1636-1716) the first known Norwegian woman hymn writer.
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HYMNS FOR EASTER SUNDAY Christ the Lord is Risen Today
Resurrection Axel Hjalmar Ender copied by August Klagstad REFLECTION The hymn for today in the English speaking world is Christ the Lord is Ris’n Today. While there may be many many other hymns that fit the day well and are worthy, those planning the Easter service would be well advised not to leave this one out. People expect it and love it. And for many it won’t be a real Easter service without it. There is a feeling among many that we shouldn’t be so caught in our tradi

Gracia Grindal
Mar 303 min read


HYMN FOR GOOD FRIDAY O Sacred Head Now Wounded
Isenheim Altarpiece Matthias Gr ü newald Text: Paul Gerhardt (1607-1676) Tune: Johan Crüger (1598-1665) 1. O sacred head, now wounded, With grief and shame weighed down, Now scornfully surrounded With thorns, Thine only crown; O sacred head, what glory! What bliss, till now was Thine! Yet, though despised and gory, I joy to call Thee mine. 2. What Thou, my Lord, hast suffered, Was all for sinners’ gain; Mine, mine was the transgression, But Thine the deadly

Gracia Grindal
Mar 293 min read


HYMN FOR MAUNDY THURSDAY Ah! Holy Jesus
The Last Supper. Leonardo da Vinci Text: Johann Heerman (1585-1647) Tune: Johann Crüger (1598-1662) 1. Ah, holy Jesus, how hast thou offended, That we to judge thee have in hate pretended? By foes derided, by thine own rejected, O most afflicted! 2. Who was the guilty? Who brought this upon thee? Alas, my treason, Jesus, hath undone thee! 'Twas I, Lord Jesus, I it was denied thee; I crucified thee. 3. Lo, the Good Shepherd for the sheep is offered; The slave hath sinned,

Gracia Grindal
Mar 294 min read


Why You Might Have Missed Our Palm Sunday Blog Update
Every year, Palm Sunday marks a significant moment for many, and sharing reflections and insights through our blog has become a cherished tradition. This year, however, some of you may have noticed that the latest Palm Sunday blog post did not arrive in your email inbox as expected. If you missed the update, don’t worry—you can still find the full post on our website, Hymnfortheday.com. In this article, we’ll explore why the email might not have reached you, how to access the

Gracia Grindal
Mar 233 min read


HYMN FOR PALM SUNDAY All Glory Laud and Honor
Text: St. Theodulf (ca. 750-821) Tune: Melchior Teschner (1584-1635)Text: 1. All glory, laud, and honour To Thee, Redeemer, King! To Whom the lips of children Made sweet Hosannas ring, Thou art the King of Israel Thou David's Royal Son, Who in the LORD'S name comest, The King and Blessèd One. R/All glory, laud and honour To Thee, Redeemer King! 2. The company of Angels Is praising Thee on high, And mortal men, and all things Created make reply. The people of the Hebrews With

Gracia Grindal
Mar 234 min read
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