Hymn of the Week

It may seem odd to sing a hymn about Jesus’ crucifixion in early September, Lent being months away, but O Sacred Head Sore Wounded would not be an inappropriate choice for this coming Sunday. The Rev. Brooke Myers explains in our Hymn of the Week.

Holy Communion Music Director Mary Chapman introduces us to shape-notes in this week's Hymn of the Week.

This week's hymn was written in 1865 and now is set to two different tunes. Robert Lehman, organist and choirmaster at St. Michael & St. George, gives us more history on this uplifting hymn.

This week's hymn was written by the first woman to attain a full professorship in an American theological seminary. David Sinden, organist and director of music at St. Peter's in Ladue, takes a closer look at a hymn that continues our "bread of life" theme from the past several weeks.

This week's hymn has its roots in poetry and Roman Catholicism. Pat Partridge from Christ Church Cathedral provides the history.

The writer of this week's featured hymn originally threw her song in the garbage. Luckily someone took it out and now it's one of our most loved anthems. The Rev. Brooke Myers has the story.

This week's hymn evokes the deep, abiding joy and love that comes with Holy Communion and the prospect of becoming one with Christ. Mary Chapman, Music Director at Holy Communion, explains.

Robert Lehman, organist and choirmaster at St. Michael & St. George, explains how this week's hymn explores the meaning of Holy Communion and builds on the theme of community.

David Sinden, music director at St. Peter's in Ladue, gives us a better understanding of "Shepherd of souls, refresh and bless."

The Rev. Brooke Myers discusses a hymn written specifically for a baptism and focuses on our mission to make known the love of God.