Hymn History: Jesus Is the Sweetest Name I Know

“Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name:“ – Philippians 2:9 We are thrilled to share a series of brief accounts of how some of the great hymns of our faith were written. Each synopsis has been compiled through the research of Jerry Vargo and is shared…

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Hymn History: He Lives

“And he saith unto them, Be not affrighted: Ye seek Jesus of Nazareth, which was crucified: he is risen; he is not here: behold the place where they laid him.” – Mark 16:6 We are thrilled to share a series of brief accounts of how some of the great hymns of our faith were written. Each…

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Hymn History: I’d Rather Have Jesus

“By faith Moses, when he was come to years, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter; Choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season; Esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt: for he had respect unto…

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Hymn History: Saved By Grace

“For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.“ – Ephesians 2:8-9 We are thrilled to share a series of brief accounts of how some of the great hymns of our faith were written. Each synopsis has been…

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Hymn History: I Have Never Lost the Wonder of It All

Gypsy Smith was one of the most loved evangelist of all time. When he would give his life story, crowds overfilled churches and auditoriums around the world. His trips across the Atlantic Ocean were so numerous that historians disagree about the exact number. Rodney Smith was born in a Gypsy tent in Epping Forest, six…

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Hymn History: Let the Lower Lights Be Burning

“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven“ – Matthew 5:16 We are thrilled to share a series of brief accounts of how some of the great hymns of our faith were written. Each synopsis has been compiled through the research of…

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Hymn History: He Leadeth Me

“The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.“ – Psalm 23:1-3 We are thrilled to share a series of brief accounts of how…

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Hymn History: I Will Sing of My Redeemer

“Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.” – Titus 2:14 We are thrilled to share a series of brief accounts of how some of the great hymns of our faith were written. Each synopsis has been compiled through the research…

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Hymn History: Safe in the Arms of Jesus

“The eternal God is thy refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms: and he shall thrust out the enemy from before thee; and shall say, Destroy them.”  – Deuteronomy 33:27 We are thrilled to share a series of brief accounts of how some of the great hymns of our faith were written. Each synopsis has…

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Hymn History: Hold the Fort

“ And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be.”  – Revelation 22:12 We are thrilled to share a series of brief accounts of how some of the great hymns of our faith were written. Each synopsis has been compiled through the research of…

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Hymn History: Rock of Ages

“Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from him cometh my salvation. He only is my rock and my salvation; he is my defence; I shall not be greatly moved.”  – Psalm 62:1-2 We are thrilled to share a series of brief accounts of how some of the great hymns of our faith were written. Each synopsis…

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Hymn History: He Keeps Me Singing

“Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him: but I will maintain mine own ways before him.“ – Job 13:15 We are thrilled to share a series of brief accounts of how some of the great hymns of our faith were written. Each synopsis has been compiled through the research of Jerry Vargo…

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Hymn History: Jesus Paid It All

“Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers; But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot:” – 1 Peter 1:18-19 We are thrilled to share a series of brief accounts of…

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Hymn History: Have I Done My Best For Jesus?

“Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.”  – 1 Corinthians 10:31 We are thrilled to share a series of brief accounts of how some of the great hymns of our faith were written. Each synopsis has been compiled through the research of Jerry Vargo and…

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Hymn History: Day By Day

“Thy shoes shall be iron and brass; and as thy days, so shall thy strength be.”  – Deuteronomy 33:25 We are thrilled to share a series of brief accounts of how some of the great hymns of our faith were written. Each synopsis has been compiled through the research of Jerry Vargo and is shared…

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“My Lord and My God”

Many of you have been journeying with us through the Miracles of Jesus on our ETJ Broadcast. It is always wonderful to be reminded that Christ is enough, and we trust that you will continue to meditate much on the sufficiency of Christ in the days ahead. As a help to that end, we want…

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Hymn History: Blessed Assurance

“ Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water.”  – Hebrews 10:22 We are thrilled to share a series of brief accounts of how some of the great hymns of our faith were written. Each synopsis…

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Hymn History: At Calvary

“Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed.”  – 1 Peter 2:24 We are thrilled to share a series of brief accounts of how some of the great hymns of our faith were…

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Hymn History: What A Friend We Have In Jesus

“ A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.” Proverbs 18:24 We are thrilled to share a series of brief accounts of how some of the great hymns of our faith were written. Each synopsis has been compiled through the research of Jerry Vargo…

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Hymn History: Come Thou Fount

“For ye were as sheep going astray; but are now returned unto the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls.”  1 Peter 2:25 We are thrilled to share a series of brief accounts of how some of the great hymns of our faith were written. Each synopsis has been compiled through the research of Jerry Vargo…

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Hymn History: All The Way My Savior Leads Me

“He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.”  Psalm 23:3 We are thrilled to be sharing several brief accounts of how some of the great hymns of our faith were written. Each synopsis has been compiled through the research of Jerry Vargo and is shared by permission.…

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A Single Moment

Many years ago the Lord providentially brought across my path a young man by the name of Micah Hendry. Little did I know that he would become a key part of the ministry the Lord has given us to do at this time. I have preached the funeral of both his father and his mother…

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Hymn History: Revive Us Again

“Wilt thou not revive us again: that thy people may rejoice in thee?”  (Psalm 85:6) We are thrilled to begin sharing several brief accounts of how some of the great hymns of our faith were written. Each synopsis has been compiled through the research of Jerry Vargo and is shared by permission. It is our…

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New Bible App Plan!

“Hold up my goings in thy paths, that my footsteps slip not.” (Psalm 17:5) We are firm believers in the power of God’s Word. Enjoying the Journey is dedicated to the teaching and preaching of the Bible. Now, we are thrilled to announce a new avenue for getting God’s Word out to those who want…

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2 Resources for More Bible Preaching

“…they that were scattered abroad went every where preaching the word.” (Acts 8:4) If ever there was a time for more preaching, it is now. As we look around, we see more confusion and deception than ever before. All around us there is a spiritual drought, and now is the time to unleash the life-giving…

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