Born out of a fight between two opposing theologians. This poem, turned hymn, is one of the most beautiful songs of grace ever written for the people of God. As well as being one of the most famous English hymns of all time. Written in 1763, we dive into the…
A little more obscure hymn than we usually do here at The Bright Forever (https://www.facebook.com/thebrightforever) ... This is a hymn I had never heard of until a "retuning" of this song was first recorded by Caedmon's Call in 2001. It is actually just a little older than our country here…
This week we look at the conversion anniversary hymn of Charles Wesley. "O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing" is a beautifully poetic look into the heart of a man deeply changed by God's saving grace. My hope is that when we look closely at the words of this song,…
In this episode, we talk about friendship. Can God be our friend? For some, friendship with Jesus seems to diminish his glory. Does what Christ did for us lose significance when we focus on his friendship? We will look at these questions and seek to answer them while we dig…
Based on the passage from Luke 24:29, Henry Lyte wrote one of the most beloved hymns of all time. A hymn of prayer for the nearness of his Savior in his final days, Lyte penned a beautiful picture of our need for Christ in everyday of our lives. Join us…
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There has been a ton of exciting things that have happened during the break and I can't wait for you to hear about it all. As we come back to finish this first season strong, we are beginning this new year with looking at vision. Dig in with us as…
One of my most favorite poems, turned Christmas carol, is "Christmas Bells" by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. If you have only heard the song you may know it as "I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day". I hope you enjoy this reading of such a timeless poem. Merry Christmas everyone and…
I couldn't let this festive season pass by without talking a little bit about my favorite time of year! We explore three carols in this Christmas special: Angels We Have Heard on High, What Child Is This? and Go! Tell It on the Mountain. I hope you enjoy this Christmas…
What was meant to be a children's song has become one of the most recognized hymns across denominational lines! Listen as we explore the depths of this amazing hymn and an unusual story that comes alongside it. Support the show (https://www.buzzsprout.com/2001822/support) www.thebrightforever.com (https://www.thebrightforever.com) All songs used by permission.
25 words, just 25 words. Known to many around the world today as “The Doxology,” comprise what is likely the single best-known verse of all Christian hymnody. This “Doxology” is cherished by so many different countries and languages. Yet few know the story behind these words and even fewer know…
What do you do when you have more to say, but don't want to add more time to your regular podcast? MAKE A BONUS EPISODE!!! Enjoy this short mini episode as we talk to those Watts-like, non-conformist, worship leaders out there. This one's for you worship leaders...well, it's for everyone…
I cannot think of a hymn that so perfectly captures the aguish and the beauty of the cross quite like "When I Survey the Wondrous Cross" by Isaac Watts. Watts is one of my most favorite hymn writers. Not just because he writes great hymns, but for the fact that…
As one of the greatest lyrical songs in all of hymnody, "The Love of God" stands apart from many. Frederick M. Lehman's hymn is astoundingly beautiful in its use of language and yet even with its amazing imagery it calls itself out for not being able to truly expound upon…
This week we dive into a hymn that is perfect for what many around our area here are dealing with. In the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, it can be hard to trust God or even know that he is there. Let the words of this song, the story of the…
This week we conclude our look at "Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee" written by Henry van Dyke. In this second of our two-part series, we explore the call of this song on us as Christ followers. Who are made to be? Who is this God we are worshiping? Why are…
This week we begin diving into "Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee" exploring its origins while talking about its meter and tune. This will be a two-part series. Next week we will dig into what the song is calling us be and to do as Christ followers. I'm excited to begin…
This week we are looking at “I Stand Amazed in the Presence” also known as "How Marvelous" written by Charles Gabriel. I believe my girls may love this hymn almost as much as I do, probably more. We talk about how I truly discovered what this hymn meant on my…
This week we begin our journey as we explore the hymn that gave this podcast its name. We introduce the podcast. We dive into why we're doing this podcast, what started this idea, and the direction we will be going as we explore the richness of the hymns of our…
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