hymns

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Throughout the process, they "fellowshipped, sang hymns, and prayed until most of them were released," it added.

From BBC • Jun. 15, 2026

On a typical day, an American family would be more likely to entertain itself at home by singing traditional folk songs like “Barbara Allen,” patriotic songs such as “Yankee Doodle” or hymns like “Amazing Grace.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 15, 2026

Christian priests recited prayers and hymns were sung, before the body was taken for cremation.

From BBC • Jan. 26, 2026

Some inmates told visitors they could hear the national anthem and hymns sung by families who have held vigils nearby for the past two nights.

From Barron's • Jan. 10, 2026

Early Blues singers moulded tunes with African inflexions in them on to chords borrowed from American hymns, parlour, folk and vaudeville songs.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall