Ted Haggard: The top 10 hymns for his new church

Yesterday, Ted Haggard held a news conference in Colorado Springs to announce that he's founding a new church while being trailed by a production crew, just in case anyone might like to air a documentary or reality show about it. Of course, much must be done to get the church,...

By Michael Roberts

June 3, 2010

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Yesterday, Ted Haggard held a news conference in Colorado Springs to announce that he's founding a new church while being trailed by a production crew, just in case anyone might like to air a documentary or reality show about it.

Of course, much must be done to get the church, dubbed St. James, up and running, including picking tunes for services -- and we'd like to help. We came up with a list of ten sacred songs, complete with audio links, that should hit home with anyone who knows Haggard's history with male escort Mike Jones. Look below to open your hymnals.

"Amazing Words! -- He Gave Himself For Me"

"Art Thou Hung'ring For the Fulness"

"As Pants the Hart For Cooling Streams"

"Can I Forget the Coming Lord"

"Christ Will Make His Seeking Lover"

"Come In, O Come: The Door Stands Open Now"

"Deeper, Deeper, In the Cross of Jesus"

"For the Glorious Revelation"

"Free From the Law -- Oh Happy Condition"

"Hallelujah, He Is Risen"

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Michael Roberts began his career with Westword in 1990 as music editor. In 1999, he took on a new role, full-time media reporter, as author of a column called The Message. In 2008, he became the lead writer for Westword's news blog, The Latest Word, a position he held until January 2023. Michael continues to freelance for Westword, covering everything from business to sports and the media; he also contributes to Jazziz, a national music magazine. He holds a bachelor's degree from what is now Colorado Mesa University and master's degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles, and Northwestern University.

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