The Stennett family had endured their share of persecution for being "dissenters" from the state church, being a line of Baptist preachers. Quite a few Baptist men became prolific men and noted hymn writers. Among these was Samuel Stennett. "On Jordan's Stormy Banks" is our Song for this week by Samuel Stennett. It reflects our anticipation of our glorious time to come in Heaven.

Written in just a single night, “Have Thine own way, Lord” quickly got published in multiple hymnals. The hymn gives full control over to God, begging him to transform our lives and to work his will in everyone. This classic hymn has reminded generations of believers to always submit to God’s will.

"Count Your Blessings" is a Christian hymn composed in 1897 by Johnson Oatman, Jr., with the tune being written by Edwin O. Excell. It is a beautiful reminder to give thanks for the loving grace in our life from God. God truly gives us so many blessings every day. Some may even be so small that we might overlook them. The classic hymn 'Count Your Blessings' truly reminds us to stop and give thanks for all God has done in our lives.

We can make a difference this Christmas by living out our faith before the world. Amid the holly and the tinsel, we can tell people about the true meaning of Christmas—that Christ was born on Christmas day so that He could die for us, giving us the opportunity to live forever in peace with God. “God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen” is more than just a Christmas carol.

There's truly nothing better than hearing an old-fashioned Christmas song right around the holidays. One of those classic hymns is “O Holy Night.” It brings up such great memories and thoughts of our Savior, Jesus Christ. It was truly a glorious night when Jesus was born. The angels rejoiced and the whole world received their King. God granted us eternal salvation when He sent His Son to die for our sins.

Today’s version of “This Little Light of Mine” was written in the 1920s as a song for children by a white northern pastor/music teacher, Harry Loes. Inspired by one or more of several Gospels which reference the Lord’s shining light, it became a staple of Sunday School teaching across the U.S. Sometimes simple songs can carry deep meanings. A fine example is the song, "This Little Light of Mine."

in today’s hymn George Duffield, Jr. wrote this hymn out of a tragic accident that resulted in the early death of one of the most stirring preachers in the northeastern United States during the mid-nineteeth-century. Written during a time of revival in 1858, Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus echoes the Bible’s call for believers to stand up and serve the Lord mightily.

This week’s hymn written by Annie Hawks suggests we need our Lord all the time, and it is a testament to her constant devotion to the Lord, praising the divine blessings of her savior. Annie Hawks stated that this hymn comes from a place of love and joy, an expression of her great appreciation for the salvation found in God. Even today the message seems to remain the same. We need Jesus every hour of every day.

"Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing" is a Christian hymn written by the 18th-century pastor and hymnist Robert Robinson. He penned the words at age 22 in the year 1757. The lyrics, which dwell on the theme of divine grace, are based on 1 Samuel 7:12, in which the prophet Samuel raises a stone as a monument, saying, "Hitherto hath the Lord helped us"

This beloved hymn by William Cowper born in the middle of mental anguish yet was destined to become the "redemption anthem" of the Church. In examination of the spiritual meaning and passion of the songs and hymns that have been a part of the Christian church both past and present, there are some hymns that possess that rich quality of spiritual value that deserves being considered ‘anthems of God's grace and redemption'. One such hymn is "There is a Fountain Filled With Blood", written by William Cowper the English poet and hymn writer.