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History of the Hymn

Come Ye Sinners// History of the Hymn

April 28, 2023April 27, 2023 / A. M. Watson / 6 Comments

"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

March 24, 2023March 27, 2023 / A. M. Watson / 6 Comments

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

January 20, 2023January 19, 2023 / A. M. Watson / 6 Comments

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

December 16, 2022December 29, 2022 / A. M. Watson / 4 Comments

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

September 16, 2022January 4, 2023 / A. M. Watson / 4 Comments

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

July 15, 2022January 4, 2023 / A. M. Watson / 5 Comments

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


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