Hymn Stories

IN THIS EPISODE: "Just As I Am" by Charlotte Elliott (1854-1871)

The next day the troubles of the night came back upon her with such force that she felt they must be met and conquered in the grace of God. She gathered up in her soul the grand certainties, not of her emotions, but of her salvation: her Lord, His power, His promise.

Show Notes: 

• "North" by Roger Gabalda
• "Just As I Am" by Charlotte Elliot; performed by Amanda Bush

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IN THIS EPISODE: "Dark Was the Night and Cold the Ground" by Thomas Haweis (1734-1820)

When the session came to examine the candidates, one of the elders asked a little girl of twelve years, whose name was Maggie, this question: ‘Maggie, what first interested your heart in the Savior?’

Show Notes: 

• "Come and Welcome" by Indelible Grace Music
• Theology for the People by William Swan Plumer
• "Dark Was the Night" by Blind Willie Johnson
• "Libeccio" by Dominique Charpentier

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IN THIS EPISODE: "O God Our Help in Ages Past" by Isaac Watts (1674-1748)

Watts’ rendition of Psalm 90 continues to be a help to souls today as they sing unto the Lord. Many hymnals still include this song. It is in the common meter and has traditionally been sung to the tune ST ANNE. It was originally made up of nine stanzas. The BBC played this hymn across the radio waves of England World War II was officially declared. Later, it was sung at the funeral service of Winston Churchill. 

Show Notes: 

• "Hope is Alive" by Infraction
• "Early Spring" by Simon Folwar

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IN THIS EPISODE: "Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus" by Helen Howarth Lemmel (1863-1961)

Turn full your soul’s vision to Jesus, and look and look at Him, and a strange dimness will come over all that is apart from Him… For “He is worthy” to have all there is to be had in the heart that He has died to win.

Show Notes: 

• "The Bride" an Algerian Folk Song
• "Blossoming" by Locran
• "Something Greater" by Caleb Fincher
• "Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus" by Kendra Logozar
• "Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus" by Hope Church Bromley Borough

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IN THIS EPISODE: "Lord, I Am Thine!" by Samuel Davies (1723-1761)

The captain knew time was of the essence and ordered the crew to cast anchor. They did so, but it immediately broke. He ordered them to cast the second anchor. They obeyed the command, but it dragged. There was one more anchor left, and the captain ordered it cast.

Show Notes:

• "Lost in Thought" by AK

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Show Notes: 

• Addison Duncan
• Maria Drollinger
• Patience Medina

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IN THIS EPISODE: "Depth of Mercy! Can There Be" by Charles Wesley (1707-1788)

The tune was sweet and simple, but that’s not what drew her in. The words riveted her attention, and she stood motionless. After a moment, a woman in the group noticed her and invited her to come in. 

Show Notes: 

• "Depth of Mercy" performed by Suzanne Smith (Miss Evans' performance)
• "Nadir" by REW
• "New Beginnings" by Arend

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IN THIS EPISODE: "I Have Decided to Follow Jesus" by Sadhu Sundar Singh (1889-1929)

The village chief grew angry at this sudden turn of events. He felt that the foreigner’s religion had no place among his people and he aimed to put a stop to it. So, he summoned all the families to the center of the village. Then, he singled out the family that first accepted Christ and told them to step forward. He said, “You have two choices: renounce Christianity or die.”  

Show Notes: 

• "New Beginnings" by Arend
• "Caravan" by Arend

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