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Nov 2024
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Classical Tunes for Classic Hymns

LIGONIER MINISTRIES
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Many of the hymns we know and love are paired with classical tunes. Today, Stephen Nichols explores how compositions from Beethoven, Haydn, Mendelssohn, and others have shaped our beloved hymns.

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