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Hymns of the Season: Silent Night

In his "Hymns of the Season" blog series, Heritage Center director Jerry Rushford invites us to learn about Christian hymns. Here, he shares the history behind the most popular Christmas carol ever written: "Silent Night."

Member of The Living Stones Quartet singing O Little Town of Bethlehem

Hymns of the Season: O Little Town of Bethlehem

Learn the history behind O Little Town of Bethlehem from Pepperdine's expert of Christian hymns.

Students singing Christmas carols at Convocation, circa 1974

Hymns of the Season: Hark! The Herald Angels Sing

Learn the history behind one of the most beloved Christmas hymns of all time: Hark! The Herald Angels Sing

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Hymns of the Season: More Love to Thee, O Christ

In his "Hymns of the Season" series, Jerry Rushford, director of the Churches of Christ Heritage Center, gives insight into the creation of beloved hymns.

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Hymns of the Season: Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing

In his "Hymns of the Season" series, Jerry Rushford, director of the Churches of Christ Heritage Center, gives insight into the creation of beloved hymns.

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Hymns of the Season: When I Survey the Wondrous Cross

In his "Hymns of the Season" series, Jerry Rushford, director of the Churches of Christ Heritage Center, gives insight into the creation of beloved hymns.

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Hymns of the Season: Christ the Lord is Risen Today

In his "Hymns of the Season" series, Jerry Rushford, director of the Churches of Christ Heritage Center, gives insight into the creation of beloved hymns.