We Gather Together

<p>The holiday season that encompasses Thanksgiving, Christmas, and the New Year is a time where many of us hold or attend family events, special activities, and parties, or in other words, we gather. &nbsp;This hymn, We Gather Together, is often thought of and sung at Thanksgiving services. &nbsp;It originated, however, from circumstances that did not create thanksgiving but were embroiled in strife, and sadly, that being religious strife. &nbsp;It is a Dutch song that celebrates freedom from Spain and the freedom to worship as they chose. &nbsp;We are blessed that despite having its origin in specific events, all Christians can join in singing this hymn to the praise of God.</p> <p>Article taken from <strong>Then Sings My Soul, Volumes 1 &amp; 2</strong> by Robert J. Morgan. Copyright © 2003 by Robert J. Morgan. Used by permission of Thomas Nelson. www.thomasnelson.com</p>