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God Leads Us Along -George A. Young

God Leads Us Along -George A. Young

The author of "God Leads Us Along" was a carpenter and preacher. George A. Young and his wife had a ministry in rural communities in the Midwest during the nineteenth century. They...

God Leads Us Along -George A. Young

The author of "God Leads Us Along" was a carpenter and preacher. George A. Young and his wife had a ministry in rural communities in the Midwest during the nineteenth century. They...

Sweet Hour of Prayer -William W. Walford

Sweet Hour of Prayer -William W. Walford

The history of one of the most beloved hymns about prayer is somewhat of a mystery. “Sweet Hour of Prayer” appeared as a poem in 1845. It had apparently been...

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Sweet Hour of Prayer -William W. Walford

The history of one of the most beloved hymns about prayer is somewhat of a mystery. “Sweet Hour of Prayer” appeared as a poem in 1845. It had apparently been...

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Face to Face- Carrie E. Breck

Face to Face- Carrie E. Breck

  Carrie E. Breck (1855-1934), the author of “Face to Face,” was a Christian homemaker and mother of five daughters. It was said that she couldn’t carry a tune but...

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Face to Face- Carrie E. Breck

  Carrie E. Breck (1855-1934), the author of “Face to Face,” was a Christian homemaker and mother of five daughters. It was said that she couldn’t carry a tune but...

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No One Ever Cared for Me Like Jesus - Charles F. Weigle

No One Ever Cared for Me Like Jesus - Charles F...

Many hymns are written during times of great adversity and discouragement when the Lord gives a special song to those in deep need. Charles F. Weigle wrote both the words...

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No One Ever Cared for Me Like Jesus - Charles F...

Many hymns are written during times of great adversity and discouragement when the Lord gives a special song to those in deep need. Charles F. Weigle wrote both the words...

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Blessed Redeemer - Avis M. B. Christiansen

Blessed Redeemer - Avis M. B. Christiansen

Most hymns usually begin as a poem, and an existing tune is used, or a new tune is composed to fit the text. “Blessed Redeemer” began as a tune composed...

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Blessed Redeemer - Avis M. B. Christiansen

Most hymns usually begin as a poem, and an existing tune is used, or a new tune is composed to fit the text. “Blessed Redeemer” began as a tune composed...

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Little Is Much When God Is in It -Kittie Suffield

Little Is Much When God Is in It -Kittie Suffield

The words and music of this gospel hymn were written in 1924 by Kittie Suffield.  She had been invited to be the soloist for a week of special meetings in...

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Little Is Much When God Is in It -Kittie Suffield

The words and music of this gospel hymn were written in 1924 by Kittie Suffield.  She had been invited to be the soloist for a week of special meetings in...

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