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7 profound hymns for Holy Week

By Michael Gryboski, Editor Twitter

1. 'All Glory, Laud and Honor'

A popular processional hymn for Palm Sunday church services, “All Glory, Laud, and Honor” was written by Bishop Theodolph of France circa 820 while he was imprisoned by King Louis I over allegedly plotting against the monarch.

Bishop Theodolph originally wrote 78 verses, or 39 couplets, for the sacred song, which, according to legend, inspired the authorities to release him from prison.

"King Louis visited Angers, where Theodolph was imprisoned, and heard Theodolph singing this hymn in his cell as a part of his daily worship,” noted Sermon Writer. “Moved by the beauty of the hymn, the king pardoned Theodolph and had him released from prison.”

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