Mrs Cecil Frances Alexander (1818-1895) was only twenty years old when she composed the beautiful words of the hymn There is a green hill, a work of exquisite purity and tenderness of youth. Her in...
Mrs Cecil Frances Alexander (1818-1895) was only twenty years old when she composed the beautiful words of the hymn There is a green hill, a work of exquisite purity and tenderness of youth. Her inspiration is said to have come from a large grass-covered mound just outside her home town of Londonderry which put her in mind of the hill in the Holy Land, beyond Jerusalem's gates, 'where our dear Lord was crucified'. During her lifetime, Mrs Alexander wrote over four hundred hymns including Once in Royal David's City and All things bright and beautiful, two hymns which have remained extremely popular with adults and children alike. The tune 'Horsley' was named after its composer, William Horsley (1774-1858), a London-born organist and composer who was one of the founders of the Philharmonic Society in London (1813). The flowing melody and simple harmonies of his hymn tune complement perfectly the fresh simplicity of Mrs Alexander's poetry.
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My favorite hymn. New York 's Broadway Tabernacle pastor in the 20's , Dr. Charles Jefferson , used this in his great book "Things Fundamental" to illustrate salvation to great effect..
Thank you for the hymn, which I did not know. Also thank you forr shots of Hawes. I was there two years ago and loved it - loved all of Yorkshire. It was an intensely spiritual experience traveling in the north of England, a trip that culminated in a visit to Fountains Abbey.
very true. it takes me mind to peimary school in ghana, when we used to sing this song at assembly and moral talk. it was great and us u said we pray the word of the lord is restored back in our schools. Amen
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One day every knee will bow to Him.
Jesus alone saves People.
New York 's Broadway Tabernacle pastor in the 20's ,
Dr. Charles Jefferson , used this in his great book "Things Fundamental" to illustrate salvation to great effect..