(Foreword by Cliff Barrows) More inspiring stories behind the hymns of past and contemporary favorites.
Kenneth W. Osbeck. Rock of Ages Dr. Louis J. Benson , a noted ... The tune for Toplady's text was composed in 1830 by a well - known American church musician , Thomas Hastings . Hastings was the first musician of sacred music to ...
I trust Him now , I'll trust Him when Life's fleet - ing days shall end . go 辦等 When I am sad to Him I go , No oth - er one can cheer me so ; He sends the sun - shine and the rain , He sends the bar - vest's gold - en grain ...
... this familiar children's text appearedReader 3 : " Jesus bids us shine with a clear , pure light Like a little candle burning in the night ; In the world is darkness , so we must shine , You in your small corner , and I in mine .
A fresh cover for a classic book--over 300,000 in print!
In the book, Rise and Walk, Dennis Byrd expresses his gratitude that, in the midst of a crisis, he knew the presence of his Lord. When a jolting tackle was made on the football field, it changed his life forever.
Over one million copies sold! Have you ever wanted to learn more about hymns, but weren't sure where to start? Bestselling author Robert J. Morgan shares the incredible stories behind...
Discover how:§ “Faith of Our Fathers,” sung at Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s funeral, had its roots not with the pilgrims but with a Catholic fighting for the right to worship freely in Anglican England§ World events, from the downing ...
The Complete Book of Hymns brings to life the stories behind more than 600 hymns and worship songs.
He is the author of several books , including the bestselling Amazing Grace : 366 Hymn Stories for Daily Devotions , 101 Hymn Stories , 25 Most Treasured Gospel Hymn Stories , and Joy to the World ! Music Resources / Choir ISBN ...
Yet when Father Joseph Mohr and organist Franz Grüber , two young church leaders , wrote the hymn for their own village parishioners , little did they realize how universal its influence eventually would be . It was while serving as an ...