IN THIS EPISODE: "O God Our Help in Ages Past" by Isaac Watts (1674-1748)

Watts’ rendition of Psalm 90 continues to be a help to souls today as they sing unto the Lord. Many hymnals still include this song. It is in the common meter and has traditionally been sung to the tune ST ANNE. It was originally made up of nine stanzas. The BBC played this hymn across the radio waves of England World War II was officially declared. Later, it was sung at the funeral service of Winston Churchill. 

Show Notes: 

• "Hope is Alive" by Infraction
• "Early Spring" by Simon Folwar

Find more helps at www.ryanbush.org.

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