Hyderabad:The Tabernacle, a 59‑year‑old city‑based choir, revived forgotten Christian hymns and songs considered classics during a concert at CSI Wesley Church, Clock Tower, Secunderabad. The event, themed “An Evening of Hymns – Reviving a Rich Musical Heritage,” featured a grand choir accompanied by a 20‑piece chamber orchestra, a rare combination in contemporary church concerts in Hyderabad.

Timeless hymns performed included Down to the River to Pray, He Brought Me Out, My Saviour’s Love, Higher Ground, On Eagle’s Wings, Softly and Tenderly and Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus. The orchestra added a rich classical dimension, blending heritage, orchestral music, choral singing and worship.

Founded by Kenneth V Gibson, the group paid tribute to him with a performance of Mozart’s Lacrimosa. Choir conductor Zubin Gibson said, “At a time when many traditional hymns are slowly disappearing from church worship, replaced by contemporary songs, The Tabernacle is making a conscious effort to revive and preserve the great hymns of the Christian faith.”

He added, “These hymns are more than songs; they carry history, theology, testimony and generations of faith. Through choral music, The Tabernacle hopes to introduce this rich heritage to younger generations and encourage churches to keep these musical treasures alive.”

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