Cameron Pollock
It seems fitting to conclude my series of blog posts on American hymnology by focusing on one of America’s most well-beloved hymn writers, Fanny Crosby (1820-1915). Even though Crosby passed away over a century ago, she still speaks to us through timeless texts like “Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross,” “To God Be the Glory,”... Continue Reading →
“Let’s sing that chorus one more time!” the worship leader calls out. You sing it again, this time louder and with more energy, “amening” the truth of the song with your voice along with everyone around you. In today’s music world, the best part of a song is often imbedded in the chorus or refrain.... Continue Reading →
My pastor is currently preaching through a series on conflict. I have benefited so much from his deep exposition of the Word of God on this topic. To complement my pastor's series on conflict I decided to write a hymn that addresses the topic of biblical unity. I plan to teach the tune to our... Continue Reading →
Famed missionary Eric Liddell is known for saying, “I believe God made me for a purpose—for China. But he also made me fast, and when I run, I feel his pleasure.” I often feel the same way. Only, I would say, “I believe God made me for a purpose—for the church. But he also made... Continue Reading →
I don't have much time to blog this week, so it's a great opportunity to share another songwriting story. Today my newest anthem from Shawnee Press hit the shelves, We Remember Christ (click on the song title to listen). It is a collaborative effort with my friend and songwriting mentor Robert Sterling. I say it was... Continue Reading →
I have written on some heavy topics in the last couple of weeks. Today I want to change gears a bit and write autobiographically. Let me share with you my journey to becoming a songwriter. It is inextricably tied to the publication of my first piece, Near the Heart of God. One of the main... Continue Reading →
When I saw a picture of Notre Dame on fire, my first thought was, "How in the world? Is it even possible?" It's easy to think in our modern era that things like this can't happen. Yet, somehow, disaster still strikes. I want to sound the same warning about our modern hymn movement. Conservative evangelical... Continue Reading →
For years I have looked askance at blogging as the annoying platform of wanna-be writers. Obviously I have changed my opinion, or I consider myself a wanna-be writer who wants so desperately to write more that I am willing to risk annoying others to do so. You be the judge. Either way, I decided to... Continue Reading →
Worship as a Way of Life 