It has been quite a while since we have focused on any hymn stories. Last time we looked at "Jesus Loves Me" and its incredible impact on believers around the world. If you missed that post, you can check it out here. A hymn that has always been one of my favorites is "What A … Continue reading The Story Behind ‘What A Friend We Have In Jesus’
History of the Hymn
Jesus Loves Me// History of the Hymn
Jesus Loves Me is one of the most well known songs of our time. Most of us learned it as children, it's sang in Sunday school classes, and is known world-wide. Anna Warner was born into a wealthy New York family, quite familiar with the upper class. When she was just a young girl, however, … Continue reading Jesus Loves Me// History of the Hymn
I Have Decided To Follow Jesus// History of the Hymn
Many of you have probably heard this beautiful hymn played at church, perhaps for an invitation or offertory. It's a relatively short hymn, compared to many of the others in our hymnals. But do you know the meaning of each verse? In the 1800s, there was a great revival spreading through various parts of the … Continue reading I Have Decided To Follow Jesus// History of the Hymn
Come Thou Fount// History of the Hymn
It has been quite some time since I've done a post on the history of one of our hymns! Life has been a bit crazy for me. But I decided it's about time to do another one. Come Thou Fount, one of the most well known hymns in Christianity, had its beginning in London, England. … Continue reading Come Thou Fount// History of the Hymn
Come Ye Sinners// History of the Hymn
"Come ye sinners, poor and needy..." This was exactly the situation Jospeh Hart found himself in one night in his mid-forties. It was 1757, and he was listening to a sermon from Revelation 3:10. Born in 1712 to highly religious parents, Hart grew up surrounded by the Gospel. He had an extensive education, learning multiple … Continue reading Come Ye Sinners// History of the Hymn
Amazing Grace// History of the Hymn
How many people would ever imagine a slave trader would be used to pen the words to one of the world's most beloved hymns? How could grace be recognized and realized by someone so wicked? Yet that is how John Newton penned the words to this truth-filled hymn. John Newton: Life of a Sailor Though … Continue reading Amazing Grace// History of the Hymn
Safe In The Arms Of Jesus// History of the Hymn
Having written over 8,000 songs, Fanny Crosby is perhaps one of the most well known hymn writers in all the annals of Christendom. Her words have inspired, renewed, and refreshed so many souls. Blessed Assurance, He Hideth My Soul, Pass Me Not Oh Gentle Savior—these are only a few of her most well known songs. … Continue reading Safe In The Arms Of Jesus// History of the Hymn
Silent Night
One of the world's most beloved carols, Silent Night has touched many hearts and lives throughout history. It has a bit of an interesting start. The song that most connect with peaceful piano arrangements, was actually written for the gentle, mellow tone of the guitar. In a little burg in Austria, the song found its … Continue reading Silent Night
Calvary Covers It All // History of the Hymn
We are back again for another post in our Hymn History series! I love learning the stories of the old gospel hymns. One of my favorites is Calvary Covers It All. It wasn't until just recently however that I learned the beautiful history behind it. The story begins one providential night in 1934 at the … Continue reading Calvary Covers It All // History of the Hymn
Tis So Sweet// The History of the Hymn
A sunny day, salty breeze, and picnic on the beach. It would be the perfect day for the Stead family... Luisa Stead came to the United States from England when she was twenty-one years old. She met and married her husband at church only a little while later. They were both passionate christians who served … Continue reading Tis So Sweet// The History of the Hymn
Seeking The Timeless Anchor 