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The Solid Rock – Edward Mote

The Solid Rock – Edward Mote

The hymn writers whose songs have influenced Christians through the years haven't always come from a Christian background. Edward Mote, the author of "The Solid Rock," grew up in an...

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The Solid Rock – Edward Mote

The hymn writers whose songs have influenced Christians through the years haven't always come from a Christian background. Edward Mote, the author of "The Solid Rock," grew up in an...

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At Calvary - William R. Newell

At Calvary - William R. Newell

Dr. William Newell was a gifted preacher, faithful and effective teacher of the scriptures, author of multiple popular Bible commentaries, and author of the classic gospel song, At Calvary.

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At Calvary - William R. Newell

Dr. William Newell was a gifted preacher, faithful and effective teacher of the scriptures, author of multiple popular Bible commentaries, and author of the classic gospel song, At Calvary.

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Near to the Heart of God - Cleland B. McAfee

Near to the Heart of God - Cleland B. McAfee

Dr. Cleland Boyd McAfee was born on September 25th, 1866, in Ashley, Missouri. After graduating from Union Theological Seminary, McAfee served in various ministerial capacities – as a professor in...

Near to the Heart of God - Cleland B. McAfee

Dr. Cleland Boyd McAfee was born on September 25th, 1866, in Ashley, Missouri. After graduating from Union Theological Seminary, McAfee served in various ministerial capacities – as a professor in...

He Giveth More Grace - Annie Johnson Flint

He Giveth More Grace - Annie Johnson Flint

Annie Johnson Flint's poems contain some of the sweetest expressions of comfort and trust in hymnody, bearing witness to the simple faith she lived. Annie Johnson was born December 24th,...

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He Giveth More Grace - Annie Johnson Flint

Annie Johnson Flint's poems contain some of the sweetest expressions of comfort and trust in hymnody, bearing witness to the simple faith she lived. Annie Johnson was born December 24th,...

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Give Me Jesus -Fanny Crosby

Give Me Jesus -Fanny Crosby

This gospel hymn was written by Fanny Crosby, probably the most well-known hymn-writer of all time. Being the most prolific of all those who wrote texts for gospel and Sunday...

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Give Me Jesus -Fanny Crosby

This gospel hymn was written by Fanny Crosby, probably the most well-known hymn-writer of all time. Being the most prolific of all those who wrote texts for gospel and Sunday...

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Farewell! O Yes! Farewell! - Jehu Lewis Shuck

Farewell! O Yes! Farewell! - Jehu Lewis Shuck

Jehu Lewis Shuck (pronounced Shook) was the first American Baptist missionary to China. He was born in Alexandria, Virginia, on September 4th, 1812 – the same year Adoniram and Ann...

Farewell! O Yes! Farewell! - Jehu Lewis Shuck

Jehu Lewis Shuck (pronounced Shook) was the first American Baptist missionary to China. He was born in Alexandria, Virginia, on September 4th, 1812 – the same year Adoniram and Ann...