Nowhere was music more essential than in church. The hymns people sang on Sunday mornings ... I went to the Old “Primitive” Baptist, where they all get up together and sing the same part.

ST. PAUL — Grace Baptist Church in St. Paul is welcoming everyone to come and enjoy an old gospel-hour hymn sing. The event begins 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27, at the church, 123 Ninth St.