Songs for Worship

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.

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

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.band...

04-30
17:52

New Songs for the Ten Commandments

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

12-01
08:54

Come, Christians Join to Sing

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

10-23
05:26

Come, Thou Almighty King

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

10-16
04:15

O Sacred Head, Now Wounded | Live Edition

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.

03-23
06:08

New Music by Jon Guerra and SCC Worship

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?...

10-09
12:56

Gregorian Chant - With Guests Ron and Glenda Davis

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

09-11
29:32

Songs of Refuge - Psalm 91

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.

08-21
23:44

"New" Songs for Worship

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

08-07
20:32

Psalm 63 and an Exciting Announcement

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

07-03
05:42

What Wondrous Love is This - Hymns and Folk Tunes

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.

06-20
13:22

What Makes Good Worship Music? | Be Thou My Vision

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.

05-28
16:02

Why Do We Sing In Worship?

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.

05-15
07:38

"Retuned Hymns" with guest Jeff Koonce

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

05-08
26:42

The Importance of Family Worship

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

04-23
16:38

There Is A Fountain, Filled With Blood

A graphic image of Christ's sacrifice on the cross for undeserving sinners, this hymn points us to the cross on this Good Friday.

04-10
13:07

Great Is Thy Faithfulness

With the Coronavirus dominating the news and so many things uncertain, "Great Is Thy Faithfulness" is a message we all need to embrace.

03-30
12:42

I Heard The Voice of Jesus Say

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.

03-14
08:36

God Moves In A Mysterious Way

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

02-27
07:10

Alas! And Did My Savior Bleed

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

02-07
08:16

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