Category: The Midweek Hymn

TODAY’s hymn in praise of God’s creation was written by St Francis of Assisi (1181/2-1226), the patron saint of animals. Francesco Bernardone was born in Assisi, Umbria, in 1181. His … Continue readingAll Creatures of Our God and King

TWENTY Tory MPs have urged the Prime Minister to allow churches to re-open as soon as next month. They ask why shoppers can go to a busy supermarket but worshippers … Continue readingWho is on the Lord’s Side?

THIS week’s hymn was suggested by reader David Maples. It has a crucifixion theme, but I don’t see why Easter hymns should be kept in a box and taken out … Continue readingLead Me to Calvary

AS regular readers know I don’t feature many modern works, but I have had a request for this, and it is lovely. It is strictly speaking an anthem, not a … Continue readingThe Lord is My Light and My Salvation by John Rutter

I DON’T suppose Archbishop Justin Welby often reads the Midweek Hymn but just in case, I have chosen this one for its title as a direct rebuke to him. I … Continue readingStand Up, Stand Up for Jesus

RATHER a short post this week, as this hymn seems to be the only surviving work of both author and composer, and not much is written about either of them, … Continue readingMay the Mind of Christ my Saviour

I THOUGHT we would go for a blockbuster today, and they don’t come much blockier than this one. It is also known as Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah and as Bread of … Continue readingGuide Me, O Thou Great Redeemer

SOMETHING a bit different this week, and it may not be to everyone’s taste, but I think it’s lovely. In the Garden was written by C Austin Miles (1868-1946). He trained … Continue readingIn the Garden

AS with my articles on Palm Sunday and Good Friday, I can’t do better than repeat what I wrote for Easter Sunday last year. THERE can be no greater example of bitter anguish turning into … Continue readingThe Easter Sunday Hymn: Jesus Christ is Risen Today

AS with the Palm Sunday hymn, I don’t think I can do better than repeat what I wrote last year about the terrible events of Good Friday.   Faced with religious elders and a … Continue readingThe Good Friday Hymn: Man of Sorrows, What a Name