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It takes a miracle to believe
In all the branches of my family going back to all the people who are remembered, as far as I know I am the only one who has ever become a Christian.
Immortal, Invisible God only Wise
Immortal, invisible God only wise_ was written by W. Chalmers Smith in 1867. In regard to this hymn, Nigel Kot writes:
“Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise” reminds us of the awe and reverence that we need to have as we worship our God.
Now thank we all our God
The author of this hymn, Martin Rinkart, was a Lutheran minister in Saxony during the terrible Thirty Years' War. It’s a testament to faith and gratitude which remain even after unspeakable suffering.
Soldiers of Christ Arise
Soldiers of Christ Arise is a wonderful hymn written by Charles Wesley and based on Ephesians 6.10-18.
It is found in the Lutheran Hymnal as number 450. This is sung by the GYC youth choir.
Abide with me
“Abide with me” is a great Anglican hymn written in 1847 by Henry F. Lyte. It is a comfort not only to sailors and those left at home, but to all those who - touched by the trials and difficulties common to this life - reach out to the One who has promised never to leave nor forsake His own.
Nearer My God To Thee - Titanic (1953)
Sarah Flower Adams was a Shakespearean actress in 19th century England. When failing health kept her from acting, she began to write hymns.
Nearer, My God, to Thee is based on the dream of Jacob in Genesis 28.
The Singing Bus Driver - NYC Transit Authority Bus Hero Richard Teel [Video]
Many years have passed since Richard Teel was profiled on The 51st State, a long-forgotten local interest program about New York City. Here’s the story of a real-life, everyday hero. May he be an inspiration to you, too.
What is Universalism? Or, the Universalist in Hell
Have you ever heard the one about the Unitarian Universalist on the late night bus?
A drunken man gets on the bus late one night, staggers up the aisle, and sits next to an elderly woman.
