This short episode responds to a choir member's question about the origin of the hymn "There is a Balm in Gilead."

This short episode responds to a choir member's question about the origin of the hymn "There is a Balm in Gilead."

There is a balm in Gilead

This is a reflection on the hymns and anthems for specific Sundays and other feasts in the Roman Catholic church, specific to the Church of St. Ann in Emmaus, Pennsylvania -- but we welcome listeners from anywhere in the world!
Note that I am an educator and a musician, and not a theologian.  I just hope I get that part right (or close enough!)

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This is a reflection on the hymns and anthems for specific Sundays and other feasts in the Roman Catholic church, specific to the Church of St. Ann in Emmaus, Pennsylvania -- but we welcome listeners from anywhere in the world! Note that I am an educator and a musician, and not a theologian. I just hope I get that part right (or close enough!)

This is a reflection on the hymns and anthems for specific Sundays and other feasts in the Roman Catholic church, specific to the Church of St. Ann in Emmaus, Pennsylvania -- but we welcome listeners from anywhere in the world!
Note that I am an educator and a musician, and not a theologian.&nbsp; I just hope I get that part right (or close enough!)

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