But we have seen a whole congregation in tears as they sang that fine old hymn, "Taking the parting hand." Who ever saw a tear start at the bidding of a choir? It was not the pathos of the poetry ...

(RNS) — A new documentary details a project to revamp an 1,800-year-old hymn for a modern audience. The Oxyrhynchus Hymn is the oldest surviving Christian hymn with musical notation — and was ...

The new hymn book, “Hymns — For Home and Church," was said to include old hymns, new hymns and children’s songs. Leaders said they hoped it would strengthen individuals' testimonies of Jesus ...