A Festival of Hymns

Hal Hopson has created a unique festival service for choir and congregation that is intended to enhance the understanding of hymns by all generations. is an historical overview of hymnody, featuring eleven significant hymn writers, from fourth-century Bishop Ambrose though twentieth-century Sydney Carter. Each hymn writer tells their own story in the first person, after which a representative hymn is sung. Children's choirs and other vocal ensembles can easily be incorporated into the services, allowing all choirs to participate in this wonderful experience. Among the eleven writers included are: Martin Luther, John Calvin, Isaac Watts, Charles Wesley, Catherine Winkworth, Fanny Crosby, Sydney Carter and others. The hymns included are: A Mighty Fortress; O God Our Help In Ages Past; O For A Thousand Tongues To Sing; Now Thank We All Our God; Shall We Gather At The River; Blessed Assurance; Lord Of The Dance and others. Duration approximately 1 hour.