A Blessed Trinity

A late minister’s wife honored her husband’s legacy by giving the Christian faith one of its long-lasting hymns, “Holy, Holy, Holy.”
A Blessed Trinity
"The Trinity," circa 1616–1617, by Giovanni Francesco Barbieri. Public Domain
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Minister and hymn writer Reginald Heber dreamed of publishing a collection of his original hymns. However, his dedication to spreading the Christian gospel remained his top priority, taking time away from his personal pursuits.

In 1827, Heber’s wife Amelia published a collection of his songs to honor his legacy. Released posthumously after his death, the book gave the Christian faith one of its most essential hymns, “Holy, Holy, Holy.”

Rebecca Day
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