Songs for Worship

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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 th

Eric C. Rose


    • Apr 30, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 12m AVG DURATION
    • 22 EPISODES


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    New Music from Cardiphonia, Joyful Noise, and Abe & Liza

    Play Episode Play 15 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 30, 2022 17:52


    In 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-90-106Abe & Liza - "This is How the Story Ends"Website: https://songsfromscripture.com/Bandcamp: https://songsfromscripture.bandcamp.com/album/this-is-how-the-story-ends

    New Songs for the Ten Commandments

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2021 8:54


    We'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/songsforworshipYou can also listen to all our music on Youtube

    Come, Christians Join to Sing

    Play Episode Play 15 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 23, 2021 5:26


    Come 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2021 4:15


    In 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2021 6:08


    In 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2020 12:56


    Some 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 GuerraKeeper of Days Album: http://hyperurl.co/keeperofdaysInstagram: @iamjonguerraYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/iamjonguerraWebsite: www.jonguerramusic.comSCC WorshipApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/a-greater-voice/id1518046096Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Greater-Voice-Scc-Worship/dp/B08BT9ZXKK/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Scc+Worship&qid=1601738613&s=dmusic&search-type=ss&sr=1-1 Website: https://sccworship.bandcamp.com/album/a-greater-voice Find out more about today's show at ericcrose.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ericcrosemusic

    Gregorian Chant - With Guests Ron and Glenda Davis

    Play Episode Play 39 sec Highlight Listen Later Sep 11, 2020 29:32


    Ron 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

    Play Episode Play 15 sec Highlight Listen Later Aug 21, 2020 23:44


    Eric 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

    Play Episode Play 40 sec Highlight Listen Later Aug 7, 2020 20:32


    In this episode, Eric and Keith discuss recent releases from Kenwood Music, the Todd Wright Band, and Mac Meador. Find more at ericcrose.comLinks to music from this episode:In My Place by Kenwood MusicThe Love of God by the Todd Wright Band - Podcast AVERAGE EVERDAY WORSHIP LEADERPsalm 51 by Mac Meador

    Psalm 63 and an Exciting Announcement

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2020 5:42


    This 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2020 13:22


    Folk 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

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2020 16:02


    In 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?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2020 7:38


    In 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

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2020 26:42


    Eric 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2020 16:38 Transcription Available


    In 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2020 13:07 Transcription Available


    A 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2020 12:42


    With 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2020 8:36


    These 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2020 7:10


    In 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

    Alas! And Did My Savior Bleed

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2020 8:16


    In this episode we look at another great hymn by Isaac Watts. 

    Come, Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2020 4:45


    Come, 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2020 5:42


    Written 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

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