Hymn Stories

IN THIS EPISODE: A reading and congregational singing of Charitie Lees Bancroft's "Before the Throne of God Above"

Show Notes: 

• "Forgotten" by Alan Spiljak
• Congregational Singing by Grace Community Church

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IN THIS EPISODE: "Before the Throne of God Above" by Charitie Lees Smith (1841-1923)

It appears that Charitie Lees Smith’s hymn “Before the Throne of God” was especially meaningful to Spurgeon. He had an extraordinary ability to memorize hymns, and “Before the Throne of God” was one that he knew by heart.

Show Notes: 

• "Before the Throne of God Above" performed by Sophia Bush
• "Before the Throne of God Above" performed by Grace Community Church
• "Light of Day" by Tobias Voigt

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IN THIS EPISODE: Three tidbits about William Cowper (1731-1800)

There's more to William Cowper than his hymn writing and bouts of depression. There's also more to "There is a Fountain Filled with Blood" than you've heard.  

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IN THIS EPISODE: "There is a Fountain Filled with Blood" by William Cowper (1731-1800) & "The Man on the Middle Cross" by Alistair Begg 

Show Notes: 

• "Sun" by Alan Spiljack

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IN THIS EPISODE: "There is a Fountain Filled with Blood" by William Cowper (1731-1800) 

When Cowper was 7-years-old, he was singled out as the target of the cruel and relentless designs of a 15-year-old boy at his school. It caused such dread in William’s heart that he was afraid to even lift his eyes upon his persecutor higher than his knees, and he knew him better by his shoe buckles than by any other part of his dress. 

Show Notes: 

• The story about John is found in "Bearing Fruit" by Diana Kleyn 
• "Weightlessness" by Daniel Birch
• "There is a Fountain" performed by Sophia Bush
• "There is a Fountain" performed by Grace Community Church
• "New Beginnings" by Arend
• "The True Christian's Love to the Unseen Christ" by Thomas Vincent

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IN THIS EPISODE: "Behold the Amazing Sight" by Philip Doddridge (1702-1751)

Philip Doddridge was born in London on June 26, 1702. At his birth Philip showed so little sign of life that he was laid aside as dead. But one of the attendants, thinking she perceived some movement, or breath, cared for the feeble infant. Indeed, he was near death, but the tenderness of the woman and the decree of God made it impossible that his life would expire so soon after it was kindled.

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IN THIS EPISODE: "More Love to Thee, O Christ" by Elizabeth Prentiss (1818-1878)

Once in 1873, while she was in Dorset, Elizabeth wrote to a friend, saying, “To love Christ more - this is the deepest need, the constant cry of my soul. Down in the bowling alley, and out in the woods, and on my bed, and out driving, when I am happy and busy, and when I am sad and idle, the whisper keeps going up for more love, more love, more love!” 

Show Notes: 

• "More Love to Thee" performed by Sophia Bush
• "Our Goodnight" by Philip G. Anderson
• "Piano Meditation" by Seqouia Waterway Music
• Requiem" by Sarah Spring

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IN THIS EPISODE: "Be Thou My Vision"

Show Notes: 

• "Hemel" by Sjors Mans

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IN THIS EPISODE: "Be Thou My Vision"

Show Notes: 

• Scott Aniol's Article: https://religiousaffections.org/articles/hymnody/a-better-way-to-sing-be-thou-my-vision/
• "Hemel" by Sjors Mans

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IN THIS EPISODE: Encouragement for Singing in the Local Assembly 

As it's good to prepare your heart for the sermon, it's good to prepare your heart to sing on Sunday!  Learn the songs we are going to be singing, study the truth behind them, sing them with your family and friends, come to church excited to sing and proclaim these truths to your brothers and sisters in the faith. 

Show Notes: 

• "Edge of Silence" by Alan Spiljak

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