Hymn of the Week
For many of us, the loss of congregational singing is a regrettable consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic.
So that we may continue to be enriched by our hymnody, this weekly column will examine a hymn which is appropriate for the Sunday following its publication.
We are grateful to the Rev. Brooke Myers for curating this wonderful new resource!
Hymn of the Week: June 27
Christ Church Cathedral's Pat Partridge brings us the background of a very familiar song in our Episcopal tradition.
Hymn of the Week: June 20
Organist and Choirmaster Robert Lehman introduces us to a song of praise that has its roots in Methodist persecution.
Hymn of the Week: June 13
Explore the mystery of music with this week's hymn: Almighty God, your word is cast.
Hymn of the Week: June 6
Canon Precentor Pat Partridge introduces us to this week's hymn, which weaves together the themes of creation, redemption, and a call to live as a light in the world.
Hymn of the Week: May 30
What do the Trinity, St. Patrick, and sandwiches have in common? The Rev. Brooke Myers explains in our Hymn of the Week.
Hymn of the Week: May 23
As we observe the Feast of Pentecost this Sunday, our attention turns from the resurrection and ascension to the Church, the Holy Spirit, and the symbolic dove.
Hymn of the Week: May 16
David Sinden, Organist and Director of Music at St. Peter's in Ladue, shows us how to take joy to new heights this Ascension Day with the carol The Lord ascendeth up on high.
Hymn of the Week: May 9
The Rev. Brooke Myers brings us this week's featured hymn, which praises God as the creator who brings growing things to fruition, and is filled with rich imagery of seasons, plants, birds, the heavens, waters and weather.
Hymn of the Week: May 2
This week's featured hymn was written by one of the church's most prolific hymn writers, with the music composed by his grandson. Robert Lehman, organist and choirmaster at the Church of St. Michael & St. George in Clayton gives us the background on O thou who camest from above.
Hymn of the Week: April 21
Cathedral Choirmaster Pat Partridge provides background and meaning to The King of love my shepherd is, a paraphrase of Psalm 23.
