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What better way to celebrate our 300th episode and the end of our "Stories Behind the Songs," series than by delving into some of the most beloved Christmas Carols! We all know the words and music, but do we know the stories behind these timeless favorites? Some of them may surprise you!

Intro song performed by Julia Gavin Holmes, and used with permission

O Holy Night - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Twmh_hGinQM 

Go Tell it on the Mountain - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQjA7KimgBY 

Angels We Have Heard on High - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOnivHAhdU0 

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In this episode, we honor three women hymn writers who wrote some timeless  hymns that have been sung by worshipers for centuries. One woman who wrote such a deep, theological hymn during the Reformation, some didn't believe a woman could have done it, and gave the credit to a man! Another of the ladies we look at, had an exemplary life leading up to the writing of her famous hymn, but then made several bad life decisions. And our third female was a young girl who taught all around her what real faith and confidence in the sovereignty of God looks like! 

The Only Son from Heaven - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ipvLPYgKBc

Before the Throne of God - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HYu9o9SGFc0

Like a River Glorious - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmwzscH_BkQ

Introduction Song - To God Be the Glory performed by Julia Gavin Holmes with permission

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Have you ever done something pretty terrific and someone else gets the credit for it? It can frustrate us, and even sometimes make us mad. But Joseph Scriven reacted neither way, even when his beautiful hymn, "What a Friend We Have in Jesus," was credited to someone else. Scriven was a completely selfless and loving man, who happily sacrificed all he had to further the Kingdom of God. His story is one of tragedy and sadness, but ultimately a story of triumph as God used Joseph Scriven in mighty ways!

Introduction Song - To God Be the Glory performed by Julia Gavin Holmes with permission

What a Friend We Have in Jesus - The Worship Zone - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9Yx06camvU

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In this episode, we take a little detour and look at the timeless children's Christian songs, "Jesus Loves Me," and "This Little Light of Mine." Both were meant to be God-glorifying, Gospel centered hymns, but have been changed, misused, and taken out of context so often, sometimes, they barely resemble the original version. Join us as we follow the journeys of both of these classics. Their stories may surprise you!

Jesus Loves Me -By The Vagel Brothers - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LD1_CPqJusg

This Little Light of Mine - By Sonia Selbie - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lOUObNuZLuk

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As a rule, with age comes wisdom, but we need to be willing to recognize that wisdom is not just limited to the older. Sometimes, profound wisdom can come from the young. Such is the case with the two writers we delve into in this episode Augustus Montague Toplady, who wrote , Rock of Ages when he was only 21; and William Ralph Featherstone who wrote “If Ever I Loved Thee, My Jesus Tis Now,” at only 16. But youth wasn't the only thing these two had in common!

Rock of Ages, public domain by Norton Hall - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKRdhBK_fts

If Ever I Loved Thee, My Jesus Tis Now, public domain - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xvOpNk4jVis 

Introduction Song - To God Be the Glory performed by Julia Gavin Holmes with permission

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In this episode, we look at three classic hymns with a military theme. Because of this, it has caused many "anti-war" liberals to protest against them, and even completely exclude them as hymns of worship. But those who do this, not only show they misunderstand the real meaning of these timeless treasures; they also show their ignorance of Scripture, because God clearly tells us from Genesis to Revelation that we are constantly in a war against evil and sin. Join us as we dive into these three masterpieces! 

Video Credits: 

Onward Christian Soldiers – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nTxabR4Hlf8

The Joslin Grove Choral Society

Stand Up for Jesus – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wgRudMZvrjA

Acappella Hymns

Eternal Father Strong to Save - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjcSpCSUjdk

St Thomas Cathedral in Portsmouth

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Many authors of beloved and beautiful hymns did not always have an easy life, nor did they always have a happy ending to their life here on earth. Famed hymn writer, Phillip P. Bliss was no exception. After struggling for years, Bliss finally seemed to have it all - a wife he adored, two healthy sons, notoriety as a singer, musician, and song writer, and a life dedicated to mission and evangelizing for God. But Bliss' bliss didn't last long, before tragedy struck. But out of that tragedy came his timeless, theologically rich hymn, "I Will Sing of My Redeemer."

"I Will Sing of My Redeemer," from the Hymnal Library - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBm01SM9HQs

Memoir on Phillip Bliss' life by Major Dan Whittle - https://www.google.com/books/edition/Memoirs_of_Philip_P_Bliss/1tFeaoTGv0cC?hl=en&gbpv=1&pg=PA15&printsec=frontcover

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While many Christians enjoy contemporary Christian music (and some of it is really good!), most mature Christians appreciate the God-centered, Gospel-centered, rich theology of hymns. In this episode, we look at the fascinating story behind one of those timeless hymns,  "There is a Fountain Filled with Blood," and the heartbreaking story of its writer, William Cowper. 

Credit to Clearnote Church, Bloomington, IN performing "There is a Fountain Filled with Blood." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1WRt1Ag5gI

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Many of us probably know that Fanny Crosby wrote a crazy amount of hymns -  – she wrote the words to over 8,000! And many of us probably know she was blind. But we wanted to include her in our “stories behind the songs,” series because there is so much more to her story - even some controversy! In this episode, we not only dive into Fanny Crosby's life, but the inspiration and situation behind two of her most famous hymns - To God be the Glory (our podcast theme song!) and Blessed Assurance.

Introduction Song - To God Be the Glory performed by Julia Gavin Holmes with permission
To God Be the Glory - Public Domain 
Blessed Assurance - Public Domain 

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Songs have been an important part of worship since creation! God has many reasons for giving His people the gift of song. The Bible even contains songs and a few songbooks in it! Join us as we begin our series, "Stories Behind the Songs," where we will look at some familiar songs, as well as maybe some not so familiar ones, and take a peek at the author's life, and what prompted them to create their work. We start off with the popular hymn, “This is My Father’s World," by Maltbie Babcock.

This is My Father's World," By Maltbie Babcock, 1901, public domain

video - www.youtube.com/watch?v=fanbE3kVrck

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