Song of the Month: March 2021

In his book, Christian Leaders of the 18th Century, J.C. Ryle (1816-1900) spends a chapter on who is perhaps my most admired hymnwriter, August Toplady, the gifted but often contentious hymn-writer/pastor who is most well-known for penning “Rock of Ages.” (His portrait occupies some wall space in my office if there’s any doubt!) I appreciated Ryle’s comments on the effect of writing good songs…