Hymns Collection (#3)

Cub Scouts at a 50th Anniversary jubilee service for the movement, at Dale Street Methodist Church in Leamington Spa. 30th October 1966

Th scene inside Leamingtons All Saints Parish Church where the BBC have set up cameras for the rehearsal for " Song of Praise, " which will be transmitted on Whit Sunday, 25th May

Saint John the Evangelist on Patmos, title page from Hymni de tempore et de sanctis, 1516

Presbyterian Evangelical church in Lome, Togo, West Africa, Africa

St. Ives, Cornwall - A Salvation Army open air meeting on the slipway, where hundreds would gather to sing favourite hymns and listen to the gospel on a Sunday evening. Date: circa 1940s

Thomas Ken / Humphreys
THOMAS KEN Bishop of Bath and Wells, and writer of hymns Date: 1637 - 1711

Anacreon, 570 Bc To 488 Bc. Greek Lyric Poet, Notable For His Drinking Songs And Hymns. From Crabbs Historical Dictionary Published 1825

The Shepherds Celebrating The Birth Of The Messiah With Hymns And Dancing. Facsimile Of A Late Fifteenth Century Wood Engraving From A Livre D heures

Pews In A Church, Iona, Scotland

Polyhymnia, Calliope and Urania, Greek muses.. Handcolored copperplate engraving engraved by Jacques Louis Constant Lacerf after illustrations by Leonard Defraine from Mythology in Prints

Two Children in a Church by Florence Hardy
Two Dutch children share a hymn book in a church on a Sunday

Hindu God Indra / Elephant
Indra, King of the hindu gods in an early collection of hymns, the Rig Veda. He had authority over the sky; he could rend clouds apart with thunderbolts to make rain

Two Rishis - India
Two Rishis. In the Vedas (the oldest scriptures of Hinduism) the term Rishi denotes an inspired poet of Ṛ igvedic hymns, who alone or with others invokes the deities with poetry

Anna Letitia Barbauld
ANNA LETITIA BARBAULD (1743 - 1825) writer ( Hymns in prose ) and schoolteacher depicted here in classical style complete with laurel wreath Date: circa 1780

Augustus Montague Toplady (1740 - 1778) English clergyman and Anglican Calvinist; opponent of Wesley and Methodism; author of " Rock of Ages" and other hymns

Interior, Presbyterian Church, Cheraw, South Carolina, USA
Interior of the Presbyterian Church at Cheraw, South Carolina, USA. Date: circa 1908

Two children singing by Muriel Dawson. Date: circa 1930s

Ralph Wardlaw
RALPH WARDLAW Scottish churchman from Glasgow, writer of hymns etc. Date: 1779 - 1853

William Maclagan - 2
WILLIAM MACLAGAN Scottish churchman, bishop of Lichfield, later archbishop of York, also composer of hymns. Date: 1826 - 1910

William Maclagan
WILLIAM MACLAGAN Scottish churchman, bishop of Lichfield (when this photo was taken), later archbishop of York, also composer of hymns. Date: 1826 - 1910

William Cowper, engraved by William Holl, c. 1853 (engraving)
XJF696566 William Cowper, engraved by William Holl, c.1853 (engraving) by English School, (18th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sunday on the Union Pacific Railway, 1875 (engraving)
XJF696540 Sunday on the Union Pacific Railway, 1875 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Eight men singing around a table, Jan Luyken, Jan Huygen, Jacobus van Hardenberg, 1700

The writer William Shutter sits at a table and sings after meals from a Psalter, Jan Luyken, Gerbrandt Schagen, 1687

Children carol singers at the Christmas bazaar in St Pauls Cray, Kent. 1936

Charles Wesley (1707-88) English preacher and hymn writer. Brother of John Wesley (1703-1791). Among the more than 5, 500 hymns he wrote were Jesu, Lover of my soul Love divine

William Cowper (1731-1800) English poet, born at Great Berkhamstead, Hertfordshire, and settled at Olney, Buckinghamshire

Singers - bas relief by Luca della Robbia
Bas relief of singers by Luca della Robbia - Museo di S. Maria del Fiore, Florence, Italy Date: 15th century

Now the Day is over - 2
NOW THE DAY IS OVER A child kneels in prayer for sailors tossing on the deep blue sea - perhaps Daddy is a sailor ? Date: circa 1915

Now the Day is over - 1
NOW THE DAY IS OVER A soldier gazes pensively into the sunset, while shadows of the evening steal across the sky. Date: circa 1915

CHRISTIANS AWAKE MSS
The original manuscript of the popular English hymn Christians Awake composed by John Byrom as a Christmas present for his daughter, Dolly. Date: 1745

Blind Hannah Brentford, 1827
Hannah Brentford, blind musician of Bunhill-row, shown here aged 24 giving a street performance of hymns, accompanied by her violin

Singing in church
A group of three children sing hymns in church with a buttercup border

Maratha Caste in India - Musicians
Individuals of the Maratha Caste in India singing Bhujan or religious hymns. There are a whole host of men, women, and children, some with instruments

Church Parade on board a Battleship, Gibraltar, 1906
Photograph of a Sunday Church Parade on board a British Battleship, of the Atlantic Fleet, at Gibraltar. The ships company can be seen assembling here on the deck for prayers

Hymn, Paris, France, Europe

Hymns Round Piano
Mama accompanies her children and their father in hymn- singing at the piano

Thomas Ken / Leake
THOMAS KEN Bishop of Bath and Wells, and writer of hymns, at the age of 73

British Thoughts of War
PERFIDIOUS ALBION ! The hypocritical British sing hymns of peace, but all their thoughts are of war

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"Hymns: A Melodic Journey through Faith and Culture" Hymns, the sacred songs that transcend time and culture, have long been an integral part of religious worship. From the ancient chants dedicated to Hindu God Indra to the soul-stirring melodies penned by Hogarth during the Industrial Revolution, they have served as a source of solace and inspiration for countless generations. In William Cowpers House in Olney, Buckinghamshire, hymnody found its voice with the creation of religious hymn books that spread like wildfire across Europe. In Abondance, Haute Savoie, France, these harmonious verses echoed through picturesque landscapes as communities joined together in song. The enchanting music cover adorned with Christmas carols evokes memories of festive gatherings where families gathered around pianos to sing joyous praises. The timeless compositions of MRS ALEXANDER continue to resonate in our hearts today. From St. Ives in Cornwall to Washington D. C. , hymns became a powerful force for social change. At Salvation Army open-air meetings or within the walls of churches led by pastors like Elder Kelsey from Church of God in Christ, these spiritual anthems united diverse congregations and ignited hope during challenging times. Drawing inspiration from Greek muses Polyhymnia, Calliope, and Urania; hymn writers like Thomas Ken and Humphreys crafted poetic verses that touched souls across centuries. Their words transcended language barriers and cultural divides - reminding us all that faith knows no boundaries. Through captivating photographs captured by Gordon Parks in 1942 Washington D. C. , we witness members of the congregation raising their voices together - a testament to the unifying power amidst adversity. Whether sung softly at home or resonating through grand cathedrals worldwide, hymns remain an enduring expression of devotion. They carry within them stories untold yet felt deeply within our hearts – connecting us to something greater than ourselves.