tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6308377498230603794.post3239634757502837409..comments2023-06-20T09:25:47.905-04:00Comments on Inheritance: Songs of the EveningRyan Glickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03004404922652247435noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6308377498230603794.post-67133713548625378422010-05-14T10:27:10.096-04:002010-05-14T10:27:10.096-04:00By referring to "I Love Thy Kingdom, Lord&quo...By referring to "I Love Thy Kingdom, Lord" as a "new" hymn, I'm sure you mean new to YOU. It was actually written in 1800, over two centuries ago, and is believed to be the earliest hymn written in the United States that is still in common use. And one more little fact: today is the 258th anniversary of the birth of the author, Timothy Dwight.<br /><br />If you enjoy reading about our hymns and gospel songs, and their authors, I encourage you to check out my daily blog on the subject, Wordwise Hymns.roberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03435373461292769832noreply@blogger.com