Music

Bible Lessons in the audio editions of the Christian Science Quarterly are followed by a hymn. Below you'll find some information about music included with current Bible Lessons.

November

November 26, 2023 — Ancient and Modern Necromancy, alias Mesmerism and Hypnotism, Denounced
Hymn 307: “Shepherd, Show Me How To Go,” from Christian Science Hymnal (1932)
Words: Mary Baker Eddy
Music: Robert Williams, arr. E. Norman Greenwood, © The Christian Science Board of Directors
Recording: Ⓟ The Christian Science Publishing Society

November 19, 2023 — Soul and Body
Hymn 485: “God Of Creation And Lord Of My Soul,” from Christian Science Hymnal:
Hymns 430–603
Words: Fenella Bennetts
Music: Irish melody, Joyce's Old Irish Folk Music and Songs, 1909; harm. and arr. CSPS
Words and music © The Christian Science Board of Directors
Recording: Christian Science Hymnal: Hymns 430–603 (audio edition), Ⓟ The Christian
Science Publishing Society
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November 12, 2023 — Mortals and Immortals
Hymn 459: “Come, gracious Spirit, heavenly Love,” from Christian Science Hymnal:
Hymns 430–603
Words: Simon Browne, adapt., alt., Words adaptation © 1932, ren. 1960 The Christian Science Board of Directors
Music: Andrew D. Brewis, © 2008 Andrew D. Brewis
Recording: Christian Science Hymnal: Hymns 430–603 (audio edition), Ⓟ The Christian
Science Publishing Society
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November 5, 2023 — Adam and Fallen Man
Hymn 14: “Arise, Arise And Shine,” from Christian Science Hymnal (1932)
Words: Mary I. Mesechre
Music: Arranged from Johann Sebastian Bach
Recording: Ⓟ The Christian Science Publishing Society

October

October / November 2023 — Thanksgiving 
Hymn 3: “A Grateful Heart A Garden Is,” from Christian Science Hymnal (1932)
Words: Ethel Wasgatt Dennis, © The Christian Science Board of Directors
Music: Arnold's Complete Psalter, 1756
Recording: Ⓟ The Christian Science Publishing Society

October 29, 2023 — Everlasting Punishment
Hymn 584: “The Lord Is My Shepherd; I Need Not A Thing,” from Christian Science Hymnal: Hymns 430–603
Words: Para. Psalm 23 Katie Grigg-Miller
Music: Katie Grigg-Miller
Words and music © The Christian Science Board of Directors
Recording: Christian Science Hymnal: Hymns 430–603 (audio edition), Ⓟ The Christian Science Publishing Society
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October 22, 2023 — Probation After Death
Hymn 359: “Trust The Eternal When The Shadows Gather,” from Christian Science Hymnal (1932)
Words: William P. McKenzie
Music: Franz Abt
Recording: Ⓟ The Christian Science Publishing Society

October 15, 2023 — Doctrine of Atonement
Hymn 540: “O Gentle Presence,” from Christian Science Hymnal: Hymns 430–603
Words: Mary Baker Eddy
Music: Susan Booth Mack Snipes; harm. Peter Stevens and Rebecca Stevens; arr. Margaret Dorn, alt.
Music © The Christian Science Board of Directors
Recording: Christian Science Hymnal: Hymns 430–603 (audio edition), Ⓟ The Christian Science Publishing Society
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October 8, 2023 — Are Sin, Disease, and Death Real?
Hymn 34: “Christ Comes Again With Holy Power,” from Christian Science Hymnal (1932)
Words: Marion Susan Campbell
Music: Arr. from W. A. Mozart
Words © The Christian Science Board of Directors
Recording: Ⓟ The Christian Science Publishing Society

October 1, 2023 — Unreality
Hymn 83: “God Made All His Creatures Free,” from Christian Science Hymnal (1932)
Words: James Montgomery
Music: Old French Melody
Words © The Christian Science Board of Directors
Recording: Ⓟ The Christian Science Publishing Society

September

September 24, 2023 — Reality
Hymn 570: “Saw Ye My Saviour?,” from Christian Science Hymnal: Hymns 430–603
Words: Mary Baker Eddy
Music: Natsumi Malloy
Music © The Christian Science Board of Directors
Recording: Christian Science Hymnal: Hymns 430–603 (audio edition), Ⓟ The Christian Science Publishing Society
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September 17, 2023 — Matter
Hymn 391: “Why Search The Future And The Past,” from Christian Science Hymnal (1932)
Words: Charles H. Barlow
Music: William Knapp
Recording: Ⓟ The Christian Science Publishing Society

September 10, 2023 — Substance
Hymn 142: “Immortal Love, Forever Full,” from Christian Science Hymnal (1932)
Words: John Greenleaf Whittier
Music: Jeremiah Clark
Recording: Ⓟ The Christian Science Publishing Society

September 3, 2023 — Man
Hymn 440: “As Sings The Mountain Stream,” from Christian Science Hymnal: Hymns 430–603
Words: Violet Ker Seymer, alt.
Music: Annette Ruth Söllinger
Words and music © The Christian Science Board of Directors
Recording: Christian Science Hymnal: Hymns 430–603 (audio edition), Ⓟ The Christian Science Publishing Society
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