Stories behind the traditions and songs of Easter /
Collins, Ace,
Stories behind the traditions and songs of Easter / [print] Ace Collins. - Grand Rapids, Michigan : Zondervan, (c)2007. - 183 pages ; 19 cm.
Introduction: the history of the Easter Celebration -- All glory, laud, and honor -- Alas! and did my Savior bleed (at the cross?) -- When I survey the wondrous cross -- The history of Lent -- Christ the Lord is risen today -- Were you there -- Jesus paid it all -- The history of Passion plays -- Near the cross -- I gave my life for thee -- Hallelujah! Christ is risen -- The tradition of sunrise services -- Beneath the cross of Jesus -- Crown Him with many crowns -- Christ arose (lo, in the grave He lay) -- The tradition of Easter parades -- At Calvary -- Blessed Redeemer -- One day -- The custom of dressing up for Easter -- The old rugged cross -- Living for Jesus -- The history of the Easter egg -- Lead me to Calvary -- He lives! -- The history of the Easter bunny -- Because He lives -- Ten thousand angels cried.
Spiritual insights, real-life tales, and captivating legends reveal the events and backgrounds that shaped the most beloved traditions and songs of Easter, from Easter eggs to sunrise services.
9780310263159
2006025105
Easter.
Public worship.
Easter music--History and criticism.
Hymns--History and criticism.
BV55.C712.S767 2007 BV55
Stories behind the traditions and songs of Easter / [print] Ace Collins. - Grand Rapids, Michigan : Zondervan, (c)2007. - 183 pages ; 19 cm.
Introduction: the history of the Easter Celebration -- All glory, laud, and honor -- Alas! and did my Savior bleed (at the cross?) -- When I survey the wondrous cross -- The history of Lent -- Christ the Lord is risen today -- Were you there -- Jesus paid it all -- The history of Passion plays -- Near the cross -- I gave my life for thee -- Hallelujah! Christ is risen -- The tradition of sunrise services -- Beneath the cross of Jesus -- Crown Him with many crowns -- Christ arose (lo, in the grave He lay) -- The tradition of Easter parades -- At Calvary -- Blessed Redeemer -- One day -- The custom of dressing up for Easter -- The old rugged cross -- Living for Jesus -- The history of the Easter egg -- Lead me to Calvary -- He lives! -- The history of the Easter bunny -- Because He lives -- Ten thousand angels cried.
Spiritual insights, real-life tales, and captivating legends reveal the events and backgrounds that shaped the most beloved traditions and songs of Easter, from Easter eggs to sunrise services.
9780310263159
2006025105
Easter.
Public worship.
Easter music--History and criticism.
Hymns--History and criticism.
BV55.C712.S767 2007 BV55