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Hallelujah, What a Savior & Look, Ye Saints
Since Resurrection Sunday falls in March this year, I thought I would feature two hymns that focus on Jesus and the cross. “Hallelujah, What a Savior” (also known as “Man of Sorrows”) was written by Philip Bliss, and “Look, Ye Saints” was written by Thomas Kelly.
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All I Need
The hymn “All I Need” was written by Charles Price Jones, and is a beautiful testimony of our dependence on Christ.
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Thanks to God
The hymn “Thanks to God” was written in Swedish by August Ludvig Storm and translated to English by Carl E. Backstrom. The tune was composed by J. A. Hultman. The words of this song express a simple faith in God and all that He sends our way.
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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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He Who Would Valiant Be
The hymn “He Who Would Valiant Be,” (also known as “To Be A Pilgrim”) was written by John Bunyan in 1684. John Bunyan is most well-known for his allegory, “The Pilgrim’s Progress,” which has influenced many people over the years. The original words to “He Who Would Valiant Be” were found in Part 2 of…
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Something for Thee
“Something for Thee” (also sometimes called “Something for Jesus”) is a hymn that you may have never heard of. Written by Sylvanus D. Phelps in 1862, its tune was composed by Robert Lowry, who wrote tunes to several renowned hymns.
