For nearly a century, Christians of all stripes have been raising “The Old Rugged Cross” as a musical standard. Many know the composer was a man named George Bennard. Few, however, realize that his ...

Aurora's Wesley United Methodist Church rocked with gospel music Sunday, Sept. 18. The church held a community hymn sing that featured more than 20 requests by congregants. Selections included ...

Compiling a hymnal for his fellow Methodists in 1761, John Wesley admonished them to “sing lustily,” keeping always “an eye to God in every word you sing.” True to his urging, Methodists have always ...

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