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Christians You Should Know: John Newton

“And thou shalt remember that thou wast a bondman in the land of Egypt, and the LORD thy God redeemed thee: therefore I command thee this thing to day.” (Deuteronomy...
Near to the Heart of God was written during this time of tremendous human suffering and sadness in the family of Cleland McAfee.

Hymn History: Near to the Heart of God

Hymn History: Near to the Heart of God "The LORD is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth." - Psalm 145:18 This...
Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus

Hymn History: Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus

"Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong." - 1 Peter 1:18-19 We are thrilled to share a series of brief accounts of how some of the...
This is the only hymn ever written in a drugstore. For decades, millions of Americans have sung the lyrics to his famous hymn: Sweet By and By

Hymn History: Sweet By and By

"In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you."  - John 14:2 This is the...
The words to My Savior First of All were written by Fanny Crosby at the age of 71 in response to a statement by a minister that it was a pity God did not give her sight.

Hymn History: My Savior First of All

"As for me, I will behold thy face in righteousness: I shall be satisfied, when I awake, with thy likeness." - Psalm 17:15 The words to this song were written by...
Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us

Hymn History: Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us

"To him the porter openeth; and the sheep hear his voice: and he calleth his own sheep by name, and leadeth them out." - John 10:3 We are thrilled to...
When the Roll Is Called Up Yonder

Hymn History: When the Roll Is Called Up Yonder

“And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God; and the books were opened: and another book was opened, which is the book of life: and the dead...
Blest Be the Tie the Binds

Hymn History: Blest Be the Tie the Binds

"Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!  It is like the precious ointment upon the head, that ran down upon the beard,...
NEAR TO THE HEART OF GOD

Hymn History: Near to the Heart of God

“The LORD is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth.“ – Psalm 145:18 We are thrilled to share a series of brief...
Hymn History: Jesus Is the Sweetest Name I Know "Jesus Is the Sweetest Name I Know" was written by Lela Long after she heard about a medical missionary to China and one of his patients… Read the hymn history here

Hymn History: Jesus Is the Sweetest Name I Know

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 This Hymn...
He Lives

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."...
Gypsy Smith was one of the most loved evangelists of all time. When he would give his life story, crowds overfilled churches and auditoriums around the world. Havner: "What's the secret?" Gypsy Smith answered, "Sir, I have never lost the wonder of it all." This simple statement gave birth to the hymn..

Gypsy Smith: I Have Never Lost the Wonder of It All

Gypsy Smith and the Hymn "I Have Never Lost the Wonder of It All" Gypsy Smith was one of the most loved evangelists of all time. As he shared his...
Hymn History: Let the Lower Lights Be Burning

Hymn History: Let the Lower Lights Be Burning

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" –...
He Leadeth Me

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...
I Will Sing of My Redeemer

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...
safe in the arms

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...
Rock of Ages

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...
He Keeps Me Singing

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...
Have I Done My Best for Jesus?

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...
What A Friend We Have In Jesus

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...
Hymn Histories ALL the Way

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...
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My Favorite Revival Hymn

Certain songs have become old standards in most revival meetings. The one I hear sung more than any other is the great hymn "Revive Us Again." Just this week a...
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A New Song – An Eternal Message

Frequently in my sermons I tell the story of some great Christian hymn. The background to a song often opens up the message in a more meaningful way. I am...
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A Good Resource and A New Song

A Good Resource and A New Song Several weeks ago I had the privilege of speaking in a pastor's fellowship where Evangelist Byron Foxx was singing. He has been a...
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My Hymn for this Year

I love hymns and am grateful to be part of a church that still sings them.  Meditate on the words of songs like Charles Wesley's And Can It Be?  Few modern...