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Blest Be the Tie that Binds- John Fawcett
“This sweet hymn was written by John Fawcett D.D. in 1772. The following are given as the interesting facts that occasioned it..."
I Gave My Life For Thee
The story behind the hymn “I Gave My Life For Thee” as told by its author, Francis Ridley Havergal (1836-1879), in response to a letter sent to ...
William Cowper
William Cowper (pronounced ‘Cooper”) was born November 15th, 1731. Rendered motherless at the age of 6, and raised by a father unsuited to ...
There is a Fountain- William Cowper
“After giving a black catalogue of criminals, among whom were thieves, drunkards, &c, the apostle adds:
"And such were some of you: but ye are...
Charles Wesley
Charles Wesley was born December 18th, 1708 in Epworth, Lincolnshire, England to Samuel and Susanna Wesley. The third son and youngest child of 18 children, Charles Wesley would one day become one of the most prolific and long remembered hymn writers of all time.
Jesus Lover of My Soul - Charles Wesley (Part 1)
From the archives at Melody Publications, we bring this touching account from an old hymn history book, part 1.
Charles Wesley’s hymn “Jesus, Lo...