The Inspiring Story Behind the Hymn “We Gather Together”

One of the most famous hymns of thanksgiving, “We Gather Together” can trace its origins back to 16th century Netherlands. Composed as a Thanksgiving Day hymn, the lyrics were written in Dutch in 1597 by Adrianus Valerius. However, it was not set to music until 1626, when the melody was composed by Dutch composer Cornelis […]