Tag: Church Music

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3 Questions: Songs from the Heart

An interview with theologian and composer Scott Callaham.

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3 Questions: Interview with Scott Callaham

Songs from the Heart

《心中音乐》(Xin Zhong Yinyue, Songs from the Heart), a hymnbook by Scott Callaham is now available. Songs from the Heart includes 41 hymns written in Chinese with Western music notation, Chinese-style numerical notation, and guitar chords for each hymn.

Joann Pittman recently talked with Scott to find out more about how a former submariner from Texas ended up composing hymns in Chinese. She posed three questions.

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Father, Long Before Creation 

Though the world may change its fashion, you will still remain the same; your compassion and your cov'nant through all ages will remain.

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Glory to God All the Earth

Songs of the St. Louis Jesuits in Chinese

Worship music in Chinese to strengthen and encourage your soul.

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From the Archives: A Series Roundup

In case you are new to the ChinaSource Blog or just missed these the first time around, here are a few of our recent series.

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A Song for the Year

As we get ready to start a new year, listen to this song in German or English so you can understand its message. Then, even if you do not understand Chinese, listen to the Chinese version. Listen as Chinese Christians sing about their faith and trust in God who will be with them at night, in the morning and on every future day.

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Singing from Underground to the World

Listening to the Music of Contemporary Chinese Christianity

This article looks at the development of Chinese hymns and spiritual songs, along with some examples, during recent periods of Chinese history. These provide insight into the hearts of Chinese Christians during both the difficult days and today’s contemporary church.

ChinaSource Quarterlies

A Song in the Night

Chinese Christian Art as Sower, Sustainer, and Disseminator of a Faith Immured
Vol. 21, No. 4

Winter 2019

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Praise You with My Everything

A final song from Stream of Praise—one that will stick with you all day! 

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Lord, I Love You

A simple and catchy tune, as well as the repetitive nature of the lyrics, makes this Canaan Hymn easy to learn.