The first-ever hymn is finally out (and it only took 1800 years)

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Max sits down with songwriter Ben Fielding, known for What a Beautiful Name and Mighty To Save, to talk about bringing the oldest known Christian hymn to life in his new documentary The First Hymn.

They also reflect on the first song he ever wrote, whether he can ever tell if he’s written a “hit,” and why we're more connected to our early Christian ancestors than we realise.

Released on 14 Apr 2026

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