Hymns Ancient and
Not-So-Modern
Not-So-Modern
This ancient hymn is commonly associated with St. Patrick, but truthfully, we have no idea who wrote it, and even the tune is anonymous
What is "Be Thou My Vision?"
An error common in the orthodox sect and, to a lesser extent, in the protestant one, is that the elements of this become Jesus Christ's actual physical existence.
What is Communion?
The general Christian anthropological principle is that man is cursed by this "missing of the mark."
What is Original Sin?
This author is best known for a series of seven allegorical works, which were recently identified as models of the seven planets in the pre-Copernican Universe.
Who is C.S. Lewis?
This book, traditionally credited to Moses, is now thought by some to have been edited from even older clay tablets and papyrus documents, one of which might have even been written by God himself after the creation event.
What is Genesis?
This hymn, was probably written in the 1600s or 1700s, and is anonymous. The tune, however, was written by Felice de Giardini, and is a "mighty" anthem.
What is Come, Thou Almighty King?
This heresy, the primary reason that Constantine called the Council of Nicea, teaches that Jesus is not God, but created, and that the Holy Spirit is not a person, but merely a force of power.
What is Arianism?
This doctrine, though extremely important, has been forsaken widely in the past century.
What is Special Creation?
This author and speaker—originally from Australia—is a brilliant apologist and is on the forefront of the Scientific Creationism movement.
Who is Ken Ham?
This miraculous event in the book of Joshua took place during a battle in Gibeon.
What is the sun standing still?
This song, dating to the 1600s, was written by a man immortalized in the world of paleoanthropology, Rev. Joachim Neander.
What is Praise to the Lord, the Almighty?
There are some theologians today who contradict the scriptures in that they accept an Evolutionary origin of the universe, thus insisting upon this being in existence before the Fall—a blatant error.
What is death?
The doctrine that salvation is only by God's grace to sinners was called this by Martin Luther.
What is Sola Gratia?
Aside from his most famous book—second only to the Bible as a world bestseller—this author also wrote such works as The Holy War.
Who is John Bunyan?
"Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way?" By taking heed thereto according to this.
What is "Thy Word?"
This hymn sung widely at advent has its origins in the fifth century with the Liturgy of St. James, and the tune is also archaic.
What is Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence?
A heresy that persists even today in some sects, is that salvation is achieved or assisted by this act.
What is Baptism?
The doctrine of God's three-personal character is known as this.
What is the Trinity?
Often called the Prince of Preachers, this Calvinist is well known for such works as Morning and Evening, The Second Coming of Christ, and All of Grace.
Who is Charles Haddon Spurgeon?
Saul, who was angry that David was more popular than he was, cast this spear-like item at him while he was playing his harp.
What is a Javelin?
This ancient Latin hymn was translated by John Mason Neale, and is set to a traditional aeolian plainsong.
What is O Come, O Come Emmanuel?
An absurd error in some sects is that once a person is saved, they never do this again.
What is sin?
In the song Calvary Covers it All, the doctrine of justification is illustrated as such: "Jesus alone for my sin did" this.
What is atone?
Though not explicitly identifying as a Christian in her works, this fantasy and Sci-Fi author does use a great deal of biblical imagery, and often quotes the scriptures.
Who is Madeline L'Engle?
A close biblical analysis shows that Ahithophel, an advisor of Absalom during his rebellion, was the grandfather of this well-known old testament woman.
Who is Bathsheba?