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For All the Saints -William W. How

For All the Saints -William W. How

  Hymns convey a sense of history to believers today, bringing to life the testimonies of Christians of generations past. This hymn, written by William W. How in 1864, remembers...

For All the Saints -William W. How

  Hymns convey a sense of history to believers today, bringing to life the testimonies of Christians of generations past. This hymn, written by William W. How in 1864, remembers...

Holy Ghost, With Light Divine -Andrew Reed

Holy Ghost, With Light Divine -Andrew Reed

This prayerful hymn that asks for the Holy Spirit to work in one’s heart was written by Andrew Reed in 1817. Reed was born in London in 1787 and became...

Holy Ghost, With Light Divine -Andrew Reed

This prayerful hymn that asks for the Holy Spirit to work in one’s heart was written by Andrew Reed in 1817. Reed was born in London in 1787 and became...

The Day is Past and Gone -John Leland

The Day is Past and Gone -John Leland

American Baptist preacher John Leland, known as Elder Leland, was quite active during the revival period of 1787-89 and baptized four hundred people. By the end of his ministry, he’d...

The Day is Past and Gone -John Leland

American Baptist preacher John Leland, known as Elder Leland, was quite active during the revival period of 1787-89 and baptized four hundred people. By the end of his ministry, he’d...

Like a River Glorious -Frances R. Havergal

Like a River Glorious -Frances R. Havergal

British hymn writer and poet Frances Ridley Havergal was born in 1836, the youngest of a family of four girls and two boys. She was a bright and talented child...

Like a River Glorious -Frances R. Havergal

British hymn writer and poet Frances Ridley Havergal was born in 1836, the youngest of a family of four girls and two boys. She was a bright and talented child...

Since Jesus Came into My Heart -Rufus H. McDaniel

Since Jesus Came into My Heart -Rufus H. McDaniel

One would never guess that the author of this enthusiastic song of testimony was experiencing deep pain and grief. The song was written after Rufus McDaniel (1850-1940) had buried his...

Since Jesus Came into My Heart -Rufus H. McDaniel

One would never guess that the author of this enthusiastic song of testimony was experiencing deep pain and grief. The song was written after Rufus McDaniel (1850-1940) had buried his...

Jesus Led Me All the Way -John W. Peterson

Jesus Led Me All the Way -John W. Peterson

Sometimes, when telling a story or relating an event from the past, the narrative is shortened by the phrase “one thing led to another.” The same thing happens in literature...

Jesus Led Me All the Way -John W. Peterson

Sometimes, when telling a story or relating an event from the past, the narrative is shortened by the phrase “one thing led to another.” The same thing happens in literature...