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The Love of God
“The Love of God” is a hymn that has been well-loved by many, and reflects the vastness of God’s character and love. However, once you know the amazing story behind this song, its words become even more powerful.
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For All the Saints
The hymn “For All the Saints” was written by William W. How, and later put to music. While it’s definitely a lesser-known song, the words and accompanying tune are beautiful and uplifting.
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Day by Day
The hymn “Day by Day” was written by Carolina Sandell in 1858. Though the song itself expresses a deep peace and trust in God and His sovereign care, the circumstances surrounding its origin were quite different.
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This is My Father’s World
The hymn “This is My Father’s World” was written by Maltbie Babcock as a poem. The tune was later written and added to the text by Franklin Sheppard, a friend of Babcock’s. As with many hymns, this song was birthed from the story of its author.
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God Moves in a Mysterious Way
“God Moves in a Mysterious Way” (originally titled “Light Shining Out of Darkness”) was written by William Cowper, who is more famously known for writing the hymn “There is a Fountain.” Cowper’s story is an amazing one, but full of turmoil and hardship.
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Jesus, Thy Blood and Righteousness & I Gave My Life for Thee
This month, I decided to feature two hymns instead of one. While, at first, they might seem a bit unrelated to each other, you might be surprised when you learn the connection between them. “Jesus, Thy Blood and Righteousness” was written by Count von Zinzedorf, a man famous for his generosity and support of mission…
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Depth of Mercy
The hymn “Depth of Mercy” was written by Charles Wesley, a renowned hymn writer. However, like many of his hymns, “Depth of Mercy” itself is not very well-known. If you haven’t heard this hymn before, you’re in for a real treat.
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And Can it Be?
“And Can it Be?” was written by Charles Wesley in 1738. There are several different tunes used for this song, but the most well-known is probably SAGINA, written by Thomas Cambell.
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Amazing Grace
“Amazing Grace” is one of the most popular hymns to ever be written. If you ask even a non-religious person to name a hymn, it will most likely be “Amazing Grace”. Written by John Newton in 1773, the hymn was put to a popular tune by William Walker in 1835. A final verse was also…
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At the Cross
The hymn, “At the Cross” was written by Isaac Watts in, and a refrain and tune were added in 1885 by Ralph Hudson. The words are also used in the hymn “Alas! And Did My Savior Bleed,” though without the chorus.
