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Singing to Salvation: Old Sinner Converted

Singing to Salvation: Old Sinner Converted

"An old inn keeper in England, who had often swore that he would never attend church, heard of the choice music, and of the crowds attracted by it, and so...

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Singing to Salvation: Old Sinner Converted

"An old inn keeper in England, who had often swore that he would never attend church, heard of the choice music, and of the crowds attracted by it, and so...

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Sweet Hour of Prayer

Sweet Hour of Prayer

As originally printed, it had four verses, of which the following was the second. As it is generally omitted we insert it herewith: –

Sweet Hour of Prayer

As originally printed, it had four verses, of which the following was the second. As it is generally omitted we insert it herewith: –

Salvation by Singing: Jesus Lover of My Soul

Salvation by Singing: Jesus Lover of My Soul

As he paused a moment in his walk the sound of singing reached his ear; he opened the door and listened. It was the children’s nurse just putting her young...

Salvation by Singing: Jesus Lover of My Soul

As he paused a moment in his walk the sound of singing reached his ear; he opened the door and listened. It was the children’s nurse just putting her young...

Hymns on the Battlefield- When I Can Read My Title Clear

Hymns on the Battlefield- When I Can Read My Ti...

It is related of a Christian officer at the battle of Shiloh, that he lay all night on the field, wounded in both thighs. Said he, “The stars shone out...

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Hymns on the Battlefield- When I Can Read My Ti...

It is related of a Christian officer at the battle of Shiloh, that he lay all night on the field, wounded in both thighs. Said he, “The stars shone out...

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What Are Shape Notes?

What Are Shape Notes?

Melody Publications announces the arrival of the Shape Note edition of Psalms and Hymns and Spiritual Songs. This edition offers your favorite selections in this heritage notation loved by generations.

What Are Shape Notes?

Melody Publications announces the arrival of the Shape Note edition of Psalms and Hymns and Spiritual Songs. This edition offers your favorite selections in this heritage notation loved by generations.

Hymn Story: Rock of Ages

Hymn Story: Rock of Ages

How often does the weary soul toil on through the burden of the day without stopping to consider Him? Fellowship with He who ought to be our refuge, our joy,...

Hymn Story: Rock of Ages

How often does the weary soul toil on through the burden of the day without stopping to consider Him? Fellowship with He who ought to be our refuge, our joy,...