The first hymn, however, cuts like a dah (traditional dao). It states the core gospel in four lines:
(Christian Song Book), which has grown from those original 18 hymns to include
This article explores the identity of that first hymn, why it is considered superior (better) than all that came before it, and how its simple message still resonates in every Mizo church today.
The first convert took a step. The first hymn cracked open the sky. Now, it is up to us to ensure that the song never ends, growing richer, deeper, and eternally
He was a contemporary of the early missionaries and a poet.
J.H. Lorrain (Pu Buanga) and F.W. Savidge (Sap Upa) are credited with creating the script and the first books, which paved the way for hymns and literature.