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Jesus Calls Us - Cecil Francis Alexander

Jesus Calls Us - Cecil Francis Alexander

  During the Victorian era, when women weren’t well-received as hymn writers, there were three women who were especially prolific. Fanny Crosby and Francis Havergal are both well-known in hymnody,...

Jesus Calls Us - Cecil Francis Alexander

  During the Victorian era, when women weren’t well-received as hymn writers, there were three women who were especially prolific. Fanny Crosby and Francis Havergal are both well-known in hymnody,...

At the Cross -Isaac Watts; Ref. by Ralph E. Hudson

At the Cross -Isaac Watts; Ref. by Ralph E. Hudson

  The verses for this hymn written by Isaac Watts first appeared in 1707 in his “Hymns and Spiritual Songs.” The title was taken from the opening line, “Alas! And...

At the Cross -Isaac Watts; Ref. by Ralph E. Hudson

  The verses for this hymn written by Isaac Watts first appeared in 1707 in his “Hymns and Spiritual Songs.” The title was taken from the opening line, “Alas! And...

All Your Anxiety -Edward H. Joy

All Your Anxiety -Edward H. Joy

  This song of comfort was written in 1929 by Edward H. Joy, who was born in 1871 in England. He joined the Salvation Army as a bandman and became...

All Your Anxiety -Edward H. Joy

  This song of comfort was written in 1929 by Edward H. Joy, who was born in 1871 in England. He joined the Salvation Army as a bandman and became...

Eternal Father, Strong to Save -William Whiting

Eternal Father, Strong to Save -William Whiting

  England has a long history of being a maritime nation.  Under the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, England was recognized as a strong naval power with the defeat of...

Eternal Father, Strong to Save -William Whiting

  England has a long history of being a maritime nation.  Under the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, England was recognized as a strong naval power with the defeat of...

Ready -Charles D. Tillman

Ready -Charles D. Tillman

  This song of consecration admonishes believers to be ready and willing to serve the Lord in whatever capacity they’re called. The text appeared in England’s “Keswick Hymnbook” and was...

Ready -Charles D. Tillman

  This song of consecration admonishes believers to be ready and willing to serve the Lord in whatever capacity they’re called. The text appeared in England’s “Keswick Hymnbook” and was...

Crown Him with Many Crowns -Matthew Bridges & Godfrey Thring

Crown Him with Many Crowns -Matthew Bridges & G...

  One summer night in 1934, at the Keswick Conference in England, a celebration of the Lord’s Supper was observed. Four thousand people were seated, and countless others observed it...

Crown Him with Many Crowns -Matthew Bridges & G...

  One summer night in 1934, at the Keswick Conference in England, a celebration of the Lord’s Supper was observed. Four thousand people were seated, and countless others observed it...