But we have seen a whole congregation in tears as they sang that fine old hymn, "Taking the parting hand." Who ever saw a tear start at the bidding of a choir? It was not the pathos of the poetry ...

The hymn “Again We Keep This Solemn Fast,” was written in the late sixth century by Pope Gregory, also known as St. Gregory the Great, and is traditionally sung during the first week of Lent. “Written ...

The 52-year-old sang while dressed all in white and was assisted by a choir of 125 high school students from New Orleans. The 125 students represented the hymn’s 125th anniversary this year.