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More than a hundred years ago, deep in the dry sands of Egypt, archaeologists unearthed a small, fragile piece of papyrus. At first glance, it may not have seemed like much\u2014but it turned out to be a remarkable link to the earliest days of Christian worship. What they found is now known as the Oxyrhynchus Hymn<\/strong>, and it holds a special place in history: it\u2019s the oldest-known Christian hymn that includes both the words and<\/em> the musical notes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Today, a group of scholars and musicians are breathing new life into this ancient song. But this isn\u2019t just about history books and old manuscripts\u2014it\u2019s something much more personal. It\u2019s a chance for us to reconnect with the worship of those who came before us\u2014our spiritual family who, nearly 1,800 years ago, lifted their voices in praise to the same God we worship today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Church has always been a singing people. From the earliest gatherings of believers to our Sunday services today, music has been a powerful way to lift our hearts to the Lord. This hymn gives us a glimpse into the faith, reverence, and joy of those early Christians\u2014and it invites us to join our voices with theirs across the centuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This ancient hymn gives us a special glimpse into how the early Christians worshipped. It paints a powerful picture\u2014asking all creation to be still so that God can be praised. One line stands out: \u201cfor we hymn the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.\u201d<\/em> Even way back in the 3rd century, believers were joyfully worshipping the Triune God\u2014just like we do today. Their worship was fully centred on God\u2014lifting up His name, honouring His greatness, and delighting in who He is. It\u2019s a beautiful reminder for us to keep our worship focused on Him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83c\uddec\ud83c\uddf7 Greek Text (transcribed):<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Let all created things be silent,
let not the light of the stars shine,
let not the winds nor the rushing streams make sound,
for we hymn the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit;
let all the powers say, Amen, Amen.
Authority, authority, glory and honour to God,
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More than a hundred years ago, deep in the dry sands of Egypt, archaeologists unearthed a small, fragile piece of papyrus. At first glance, it may not have seemed like much\u2014but it turned out to be a remarkable link to the earliest days of Christian worship. What they found is now known as the Oxyrhynchus … <\/p>\n

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