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The Strife Is O'er - Anonymous (translated by Francis Pott)

The Strife Is O'er - Anonymous (translated by F...

This joyful hymn celebrates the battle that was won by Christ’s resurrection. The words first appeared anonymously in a Latin hymnal published in Germany in 1695, but some hymnologists believe...

The Strife Is O'er - Anonymous (translated by F...

This joyful hymn celebrates the battle that was won by Christ’s resurrection. The words first appeared anonymously in a Latin hymnal published in Germany in 1695, but some hymnologists believe...

He Hideth My Soul -Fanny Crosby

Christians find much comfort in reading and meditating on the Psalms. “He Hideth My Soul” is testimony to the fact that blind Fanny Crosby turned there to find comfort and...

He Hideth My Soul -Fanny Crosby

Christians find much comfort in reading and meditating on the Psalms. “He Hideth My Soul” is testimony to the fact that blind Fanny Crosby turned there to find comfort and...

Love Lifted Me -James Rowe

  This gospel song was written by James Rowe in 1912 and has been popular for over a century. It’s based on the biblical account of when Peter fixed his...

Love Lifted Me -James Rowe

  This gospel song was written by James Rowe in 1912 and has been popular for over a century. It’s based on the biblical account of when Peter fixed his...

Glorious Is Thy Name -Baylus Benjamin McKinney

Glorious Is Thy Name -Baylus Benjamin McKinney

  Baylus Benjamin McKinney, hymn writer of “Glorious Is Thy Name,” was also a teacher, song leader, music editor, and publisher. He was born in Louisiana in 1886. After attending...

Glorious Is Thy Name -Baylus Benjamin McKinney

  Baylus Benjamin McKinney, hymn writer of “Glorious Is Thy Name,” was also a teacher, song leader, music editor, and publisher. He was born in Louisiana in 1886. After attending...

In the Cross of Christ I Glory - John Bowring

In the Cross of Christ I Glory - John Bowring

  The author of this hymn, Englishman John Bowring, was born in 1792. He was considered to be one of the great intellects of his day. By the age of...

In the Cross of Christ I Glory - John Bowring

  The author of this hymn, Englishman John Bowring, was born in 1792. He was considered to be one of the great intellects of his day. By the age of...

This Is My Father’s World - Maltbie D. Babcock

This Is My Father’s World - Maltbie D. Babcock

  The author of this hymn, Maltbie D. Babcock, was said to have the singing voice of David, the zeal of Paul, and the heavenly spirit of John. He was...

This Is My Father’s World - Maltbie D. Babcock

  The author of this hymn, Maltbie D. Babcock, was said to have the singing voice of David, the zeal of Paul, and the heavenly spirit of John. He was...