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Then Sings My Soul..... Trivia Quiz

For my first quiz, I present some selections we use in our church choir. Most should be familiar with everyone. Make a joyful noise and enjoy my first quiz.

A multiple-choice quiz by cat_brat63. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
cat_brat63

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
240,919

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

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One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. This highly popular hymn contains the following phrase..."I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder". Hint

Amazing Grace

'Til the Storm Passes By

Love Lifted Me

How Great Thou Art

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Question 2 of 10

2. Martin Luther wrote the words and music to this standard favorite that includes the line "A bulwark never failing". Hint

The Lily of the Valley

How Great Thou Art

A Mighty Fortress Is Our God

The Solid Rock

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Question 3 of 10

3. "We Gather Together" is traditionally selected at harvest or Thanksgiving time and is translated from a folk hymn of what country? Hint

Brazil

Egypt

Japan

The Netherlands

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Question 4 of 10

4. Julia Ward Howe wrote the words to this standard that is also sometimes known as "The Battle Hymn of the Republic" in 1862. Hint

My Country 'Tis of Thee

The Star-spangled Banner

Faith of our Fathers

Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory

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Question 5 of 10

5. Part of Anna B. Warner's lyrics to this hymn that is popular with children is "Jesus loves me! this I know, For _______ tells me so." Hint

my mommy

The Bible

He always

my teacher

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Question 6 of 10

6. "Eternal Father, Strong to Save" is also used as the official hymn of what branch of the US military? Hint

Navy

Marines

Air Force

Army

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Question 7 of 10

7. "It Is Well With My Soul" was written by Horatio G. Spafford after he suffered what personal tragedy? Hint

His four daughters were lost at sea in a shipwreck.

He was banned from preaching.

His church was burned in the Great Chicago fire.

He was stricken with scarlet fever.

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Question 8 of 10

8. In 1865, Rev. Sabine Baring-Gould wrote "Onward, Christian Soldiers" as a marching song for children on the way to where? Hint

the lake for a fishing trip

downtown for a parade

a Sunday School rally

the candy store

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Question 9 of 10

9. This great invitational or altar-call hymn was written by Charlotte Elliott who was an embittered, unhealthy woman who did eventually come to faith "without one plea". Hint

Just As I Am

Amazing Grace

What a Friend We Have in Jesus

I Surrender All

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Question 10 of 10

10. The hymn, written by Augustus Toplady, has been called "the best known, best loved, and most widely useful" hymn in the English language. Hint

In the Garden

Praise God, from Whom all Blessings Flow

Amazing Grace

Rock of Ages

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. This highly popular hymn contains the following phrase..."I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder".

Answer: How Great Thou Art

According to our church hymnal, words and music by Stuart K. Hine, 1953. In the Billy Graham Crusade in NYC in 1957, George Beverly Shea sang this hymn NINETY-NINE times!

2. Martin Luther wrote the words and music to this standard favorite that includes the line "A bulwark never failing".

Answer: A Mighty Fortress Is Our God

Martin Luther was known not only as a musician, but also a Bible translator, theologian, fiery preacher and great reformer.

3. "We Gather Together" is traditionally selected at harvest or Thanksgiving time and is translated from a folk hymn of what country?

Answer: The Netherlands

"We gather together to ask the Lord's blessing..."

4. Julia Ward Howe wrote the words to this standard that is also sometimes known as "The Battle Hymn of the Republic" in 1862.

Answer: Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory

From a 19th century traditional American melody.

5. Part of Anna B. Warner's lyrics to this hymn that is popular with children is "Jesus loves me! this I know, For _______ tells me so."

Answer: The Bible

Music by William B. Bradbury, 1862. "Yes, Jesus loves me, The Bible tells me so" Amen.

6. "Eternal Father, Strong to Save" is also used as the official hymn of what branch of the US military?

Answer: Navy

This was Franklin Roosevelt's favorite hymn and was performed at his funeral.

7. "It Is Well With My Soul" was written by Horatio G. Spafford after he suffered what personal tragedy?

Answer: His four daughters were lost at sea in a shipwreck.

The melody was written by Philip Bliss, who tragically perished as well, along with his wife, in a train wreck in Ohio.

8. In 1865, Rev. Sabine Baring-Gould wrote "Onward, Christian Soldiers" as a marching song for children on the way to where?

Answer: a Sunday School rally

Rev. Baring-Gould would teach his class with a pet bat on his shoulder. Now, can't you just see him marching along with his pet and all the children singing "Onward, Christian Soldiers...."?

9. This great invitational or altar-call hymn was written by Charlotte Elliott who was an embittered, unhealthy woman who did eventually come to faith "without one plea".

Answer: Just As I Am

Charlotte lived to be 82 and wrote about 150 hymns.

10. The hymn, written by Augustus Toplady, has been called "the best known, best loved, and most widely useful" hymn in the English language.

Answer: Rock of Ages

Written by Augustus Montague Toplady, whose father had died in a war, whose mother had spoiled him rotten, whose friends thought him "sick and neurotic" and whose relatives disliked him. No wonder he wanted to "hide himself" in the "Rock of Ages".
I hope you have enjoyed this trip through my church hymnal as much as I have enjoyed creating it. God bless!

Source: Author cat_brat63

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