Songs for Worship
26 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago -From early church hymns to modern praise and worship music, Songs for Worship explores the vast inventory of ancient and modern christian hymnody to find works of lasting truth. By learning their stories, understanding their teachings, and appreciating their music, the worshiper is led to greater reverence and awe for the God of whom they sing in these timeless works of faith.
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Episodes
New Music from Cardiphonia, Joyful Noise, and Abe & Liza
April 30, 2022 10:00 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MBIn this episode I share worship songs from three new (2022) releases. Don't forget to check out the All My Heart, Mind, and Strength project. Joyful Noise - "No Other Savior" Website: http://www.joyfulnoise.uk/ Cardiphonia - "Joy to the World, Psalms 90-106" Website: https://www.cardiphonia.com/ Bandcamp: https://cardiphonia.bandcamp.com/album/joy-to-the-world-psalms-90-106 Abe & Liza - "This is How the Story Ends" Website: https://songsfromscripture.com/ Bandcamp: https://songsfromscript...
New Songs for the Ten Commandments
December 01, 2021 12:00 - 8 minutes - 6.13 MBWe're launching a new project called "All My Heart, Mind, and Strength" that teaches the principles of the Ten Commandments. Our goal is to encourage kids(and grownups) how to love God completely. Learn more and support the project at our Kickstarter page. You can find us on our website at ericcrose.com/songsforworship You can also listen to all our music on Youtube
Come, Christians Join to Sing
October 23, 2021 16:00 - 5 minutes - 3.75 MBCome Christians Join to Sing was written by Christian H. Bateman in 1843. Find out more about Songs for Worship at http://www.ericcrose.com/songsforworship
Come, Thou Almighty King
October 16, 2021 15:00 - 4 minutes - 2.94 MBIn this episode we share the hymn Come Thou Almighty King. Listen to this hymn and more on the Songs for Worship YouTube channel. Find out more about Songs for Worship at ericcrose.com/songsforworship
O Sacred Head, Now Wounded | Live Edition
March 23, 2021 20:00 - 6 minutes - 4.23 MBIn the first every live edition of the podcast, I share the hymn O Sacred Head, Now Wounded. Learn more about the Songs for Worship Project at ericcrose.com/songsforworship.
New Music by Jon Guerra and SCC Worship
October 09, 2020 12:00 - 12 minutes - 8.9 MBSome new worship music by Jon Guerra from his album Keeper of Days, and more music by SCC Worship from their album A Greater Voice, based on the Gospel of John. Links: Jon Guerra Keeper of Days Album: http://hyperurl.co/keeperofdays Instagram: @iamjonguerra YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/iamjonguerra Website: www.jonguerramusic.com SCC Worship Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/a-greater-voice/id1518046096 Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Greater-Voice-Scc-Worship/dp/B08B...
Gregorian Chant - With Guests Ron and Glenda Davis
September 11, 2020 12:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MBRon and Glenda Davis join me for a conversation about worship music of the early church and how we can implement some of those practices in our worship today. For more information go to ericcrose.com
Gregorian Chant with Special Guest Ron and Glenda Davis
September 11, 2020 12:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MBRon and Glenda Davis join me for a conversation about worship music of the early church and how we can implement some of those practices in our worship today. For more information go to ericcrose.com
Songs of Refuge - Psalm 91
August 21, 2020 12:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBEric and Keith share music from Chicago music artists Chicago Metro Presbytery Music, and Kim Bo'rin. Eric also plays that wonderful hymn "Praise to the Lord, the Almighty". Find more episodes at ericcrose.com.
"New" Songs for Worship
August 07, 2020 12:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MBIn this episode, Eric and Keith discuss recent releases from Kenwood Music, the Todd Wright Band, and Mac Meador. Find more at ericcrose.com Links to music from this episode: In My Place by Kenwood Music The Love of God by the Todd Wright Band - Podcast AVERAGE EVERDAY WORSHIP LEADER Psalm 51 by Mac Meador
Psalm 63 and an Exciting Announcement
July 03, 2020 12:00 - 5 minutes - 3.94 MBThis episode features my own hymn based on Psalm 63, and an exciting announcement about future episodes of the podcast! Find more of Eric's music at https://www.ericcrose.com/ Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCop_ZJTdH-JhFtGmgfy17bg/featured?view_as=subscriber
What Wondrous Love is This - Hymns and Folk Tunes
June 20, 2020 19:00 - 13 minutes - 9.2 MBFolk melodies are often used along with hymn texts. In this episode I share an arrangement of one such hymn(What Wondrous Love is This) and discuss what makes a folk tune and why they work well with hymns.
What Makes Good Worship Music? | Be Thou My Vision
May 28, 2020 21:00 - 16 minutes - 11 MBIn this episode we discuss why is some music better suited for use in worship than others. We also learn the latin word "lorica" and share an arrangement of our theme song Be Thou My Vision.
Why Do We Sing In Worship?
May 15, 2020 12:00 - 7 minutes - 5.26 MBIn this episode we look at four reasons why singing in our worship is important. I also share an arrangement of the familiar hymn "All Creatures of Our God and King", by St. Francis of Assisi.
"Retuned Hymns" with guest Jeff Koonce
May 08, 2020 12:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBEric C. Rose and Jeff Koonce discuss the usefulness of hymns in worship, and Jeff's process for retuning old hymns. We also discuss the Hymn Collective, a collaborative community of hymn writers and musicians in Birmingham, AL striving to facilitate and promote the creation and use of modern and retuned hymns in the worship of the Church. Visit the Hymn Collective website: https://www.hymncollective.org/ Listen to "Go To Dark Gethsemane" here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/1168027321
The Importance of Family Worship
April 23, 2020 22:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MBIn this episode, we discuss the importance of family worship, share a contemporary arrangement of the hymn Fairest Lord Jesus, and some resources and suggestions to encourage family worship. Find this episode and more of my music at http://www.ericcrose.com
There Is A Fountain, Filled With Blood
April 10, 2020 16:00 - 13 minutes - 9.04 MBA graphic image of Christ's sacrifice on the cross for undeserving sinners, this hymn points us to the cross on this Good Friday.
Great Is Thy Faithfulness
March 30, 2020 18:00 - 12 minutes - 8.74 MBWith the Coronavirus dominating the news and so many things uncertain, "Great Is Thy Faithfulness" is a message we all need to embrace.
I Heard The Voice of Jesus Say
March 14, 2020 20:00 - 8 minutes - 5.93 MBThese words by Horatius Bonar, to the tune KINGSFOLD, paint us a beautiful picture of Christ and his call for sinners to come to him. For more information, visit me on the web at ericcrose.com.
God Moves In A Mysterious Way
February 27, 2020 18:00 - 7 minutes - 4.94 MBIn this episode we listen to God Moves In A Mysterious Way, by the 18th century poet William Cowper. Find me on YouTube and listen to the music from this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZ9R7U4jUjA
Episode 3 - Alas! And Did My Savior Bleed
February 07, 2020 20:00 - 8 minutes - 5.71 MBIn this episode we look at another great hymn by Isaac Watts.
Alas! And Did My Savior Bleed
February 07, 2020 20:00 - 8 minutes - 5.71 MBIn this episode we look at another great hymn by Isaac Watts.
Episode 2 - Come, Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy
January 29, 2020 20:00 - 4 minutes - 3.3 MBCome, Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy, was written by the 18th century minister, Rev. Joseph Hart. Using the imagery of the parable of the Prodigal Son, found in Luke 15, this hymn is a call for sinners to repentance. For more about me and this podcast, visit www.ericcrose.com
Come, Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy
January 29, 2020 20:00 - 4 minutes - 3.29 MBCome, Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy, was written by the 18th century minister, Rev. Joseph Hart. Using the imagery of the parable of the Prodigal Son, found in Luke 15, this hymn is a call for sinners to repentance. For more about me and this podcast, visit www.ericcrose.com
My Shepherd Will Supply My Need
January 21, 2020 20:00 - 5 minutes - 3.93 MBWritten by the prolific hymn writer Isaac Watts, My Shepherd Will Supply My Need is a great hymn of assurance. To listen to a full version of the featured hymn, visit my Youtube channel here. Special thanks to Keith Rose for a guest appearance on the accordion. To find more about me, visit me on the web at www.ericcrose.com
Episode 1 - My Shepherd Will Supply My Need
January 21, 2020 20:00 - 5 minutes - 3.95 MBWritten by the prolific hymn writer Isaac Watts, My Shepherd Will Supply My Need is a great hymn of assurance. To listen to a full version of the featured hymn, visit my Youtube channel here. Special thanks to Keith Rose for a guest appearance on the accordion. To find more about me, visit me on the web at www.ericcrose.com