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

While the service is rooted in historical significance, Dame Sarah has had a hand in choosing some of the hymns.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 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

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

One of them sings hymns in a high cracked tenor before he begins to gurgle.

From "All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel" by Erich Maria Remarque