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Aranyani has the distinction of having one of the most descriptive hymns in the Rigveda dedicated to her. The Aranyani Suktam (Hymn 146 in the 10th mandala of the Rigveda) [4] describes her as being elusive, fond of quiet glades in the jungle, and fearless of remote places. In the hymn, the supplicant entreats her to explain how she wanders so ...
At the age of 13, Louisa May Alcott wrote the hymn, "My Kingdom". When, years afterward, Smith wrote to Alcott, asking for some poems for Woman in Sacred Song, Alcott sent her "My Kingdom", saying, "It is the only hymn I ever wrote. It was composed at thirteen, and as I still find the same difficulty in governing my kingdom, it still expresses ...
Praise for Creation and Providence" (better known as "I sing the mighty power of God") is now a hymn sung by all ages. [4] "Against Idleness and Mischief" and "The Sluggard" (better known as "How doth the little busy bee" and "'Tis the voice of the sluggard") were both meant to teach children the importance of hard work, and were extremely well ...
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In the Old Testament, the balm of Gilead is a healing compound, symbolizing spiritual medicine for Israel and sinners. The 1973 edition of the Primitive Baptist songbook Harp of Ages features "Balm in Gilead" with verses from a Charles Wesley hymn. The second verse of the spiritual also appears in versions of another spiritual, "(Walk That ...
A Collection of Hymns and a Liturgy: for the use of Evangelical Lutheran Churches, to which are added prayers for families and individuals (1834) [257] Church Hymn Book; consisting of hymns and psalms, original and selected. adapted to public worship and many other occasions (1838) [258] Church of the Lutheran Confession. The Lutheran Hymnal (1941)
In 1903, Crosby claimed that "Spring Hymn" was the only hymn for which she wrote both the words and music. [ 228 ] In 1906 Crosby composed both the words and music for "The Blood-Washed Throng", which was published and copyrighted by gospel singer Mary Upham Currier, [ 229 ] a distant cousin who had been a well-known concert singer. [ 230 ]
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