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10 Of The Most Popular Hymns of All Time

Hymns are some of the most beloved songs of all time. Hymnals contain hundreds of songs, and no two hymnals are alike. Anyone looking to learn the most popular hymns needs to know where to start. The following is a list of 10 of the most popular hymns, even though that will change somewhat by both taste and time.

"Amazing Grace", one of the most popular songs of all time, was written by John Newton. A former slave trader, Newton wrote the words while studying a text from the Old Testament and reflecting on his old life. The tune is a variation of an old Scottish bagpipe song of the time.

"Be Thou My Vision" traces its roots to Ireland. The words were written by Dallan Forgaill in the eighth century. Though it was translated from Old Irish into English by Mary E. Byrne in 1905, the tune is still from an old Irish folk song. "Be Thou My Vision" is the most popular Irish hymn in English-speaking churches.

"What a Friend We Have in Jesus" was originally a poem written by Joseph M. Scriven in 1855. He wrote the poem to comfort his mother in Ireland while he was living in Canada. The tune was later written by Charles Crozat Converse.

"Holy, Holy, Holy" is a popular hymn written by Reginald Heber. Written for use on Trinity Sunday, the lyrics were set to a tune composed by John Bacchus Dykes. The tune was originally called Nicaea, which refers to the Nicaean Council of 325 A.D.

Another popular hymn, "Be Still My Soul," takes its melody from a composition by Finnish composer Jean Sibelius. The lyrics were both written and translated prior to Sibelius's piece. Katharina von Schlegel wrote the original text in 1752, and it was translated into English by Jane Borthwick in 1855.

Reverend Augustus Montague Toplady wrote the words to the popular hymn "Rock of Ages" in 1873. His poem was set to music by the popular hymn composer Thomas Hastings somewhere around 1830.

Sometimes referred to as the "Royal Navy Hymn," "Eternal Father Strong to Save" contains references to three different Biblical events. The first verse refers to the Creator's promise to refrain from flooding the earth again. The second talks of Christ's miraculous walking on the water. The third speaks of the Holy Spirit's role in the creation of the universe. The words were written by William Whiting, while the tune is attributed to John B. Dykes.

Written in 1912 in Albion, Mich., "The Old Rugged Cross" is certainly one of the most popular hymns of all time. Apart from "Amazing Grace," it may be the most recorded hymn ever. Performers known to sing "The Old Rugged Cross" include Al Green, Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash and June Carter. George Bernard wrote the song with help from Charles Gabriel.

Fanny J. Crosby, a blind hymn writer, wrote the words of "Blessed Assurance" in 1873 to go along with the melody written by Phoebe P. Knapp in the same year. The story goes that Crosby was visiting Knapp, who was having a pipe organ installed. Knapp played the tune, which she called "Assurance," and asked her friend Crosby what she thought the song said. Crosby's response was "Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine." The rest is history.

"Great Is Thy Faithfulness" is a popular hymn that is more recent than most. Its words were written by Thomas Chisholm in 1923, while the tune was composed by William Runyan. The Moody Bible Institute in Chicago claims this as its unofficial hymn, since Runyan was associated with MBI.

These 10 popular hymns have been cherished by millions of people for many years. Each of them contains outstanding examples of melody and structure. Even for non-believers, these songs often touch a certain nerve that only the greatest songs can.

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I need some old popular side dish recipes ?

I need some old popular side dish recipes please
Something as famous as easy as coleslaw !
thanks in advance.

PEA SALAD:

I JUST MIX IT ALL IN A BOWL, CHILL.

SERVES 4:
I USE:

1 CAN DRAINED PEAS.
1 SMALL ONION (CHOPPED).
2 BOILED EGGS (CHOPPED) COULD USE ONLY 1 EGG.
1 tsp. RED WINE HERB VINEGAR. (OR, TO TASTE)
1 TBL. SPOON SUGAR (OR, TO TASTE)
1 TBL. SPOON MAYONNAISE (OR YOU CAN LEAVE IT OUT AND ONLY USE MARZETTI)--
MARZETTI SLAW DRESSING (I ADD ENOUGH TO DRESS ALL INGREDIENTS, I
LIKE IT KINDA SOUPY, BUT JUST USE YOUR OWN JUDGMENT) (DON'T BUY THE "LITE"--
IT HAS NO TASTE---)

ADD--TO TASTE:
CELERY SEED---DILL WEED---CURRY POWDER---LEAF. MARJ.---BASIL LEAVES---PARSLEY FLAKES---
LEAF OREGANO---THYME---A SHAKE OF "ORIGINAL" MRS. DASH---A FEW SHAKES OF GARLIC POWDER--

MIX ALL IN A BOWL AND TOSS TO COVER.~~CHILL~~

THE CURRY POWDER GIVES IT "IT'S TASTE".....I PUT CURRY POWDER IN MOST ALL MY
SALADS.---EGG--POTATO---MACARONI---TUNA--SALMON....I JUST ADD UNTIL I THINK
IT TASTES JUST RIGHT.
REALLY GOOD WITH RIBS--CHOPS---HAM---ANYTHING!!!

Southern Buttermilk Cornbread

1 1/2 cup fine cornmeal
1/2 cup flour
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. sugar
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
2 large eggs

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Grease bottom and sides

of an 8" square pan or equivalent cast iron skillet.

2. Stir all ingredients together until well mixed and pour into pan.

3. Bake 25-30 minutes until golden and toothpick inserted

in middle comes out clean.

Creamed Green Beans

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
1 can green beans, drained

Directions:
1. In a small, heavy saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over low heat.
2. Blend the flour into the melted butter.
3. Add salt.
4. Cook over low heat, stirring, for 4 to 5 minutes.

5. Add the milk all at once and cook, stirring constantly,
until smooth and thickened.

6. Add green beans and heat through.
7. Serves 4.

Creamy Baked Corn Recipe

Ingredients
1 can (8-3/4 ounces) cream-style corn
8 saltines, crushed
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 egg
1/4 cup 2% milk
Directions
In a small bowl, combine the corn, saltines, butter, salt and
pepper. Transfer to a shallow 2-cup baking dish coated
with cooking spray.
In a small bowl, whisk egg and milk; pour over corn mixture.
Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until top is
golden brown. Yield: 2 servings.

Kielbasa and Cabbage

Ingredients:

6 slices bacon
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 onion, chopped
2 teaspoons minced garlic 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon seasoning salt
3 teaspoons caraway seed
1 large head cabbage, cut into small
wedges
1 pound Polish kielbasa

Directions:
1. In a large skillet, fry bacon over medium high heat until browned, turning once. Remove bacon from pan, reserving drippings, and place on paper towels.
2. Stir water, sugar, onions, garlic, red pepper flakes, seasoned salt, and caraway seeds into drippings. Add cabbage, and gently stir. Cover, and cook over medium heat for 10 to 15 minutes.
3. Add kielbasa to the pan. Cook, covered, for an additional 10 to 15 minutes. Crumble bacon over top, and serve hot.

ENJOY!!

JOHN 3:16

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