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In Humble, Grateful Prayer - Phoebe H. Brown

In Humble, Grateful Prayer - Phoebe H. Brown

“George Hinsdale, composer of psalm tune “Hinsdale,” died while his daughter was very young. With an additional loss of her mother, Phoebe was orphaned at age two. She “fell into...

In Humble, Grateful Prayer - Phoebe H. Brown

“George Hinsdale, composer of psalm tune “Hinsdale,” died while his daughter was very young. With an additional loss of her mother, Phoebe was orphaned at age two. She “fell into...

Hymnwriter's Story: James McGranahan

Hymnwriter's Story: James McGranahan

Psalm 100:2Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing.Though desiring to study musick, McGranahan's father discouraged the ambition, needing help on the farm. At age seventeen, James...

Hymnwriter's Story: James McGranahan

Psalm 100:2Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing.Though desiring to study musick, McGranahan's father discouraged the ambition, needing help on the farm. At age seventeen, James...

Rock of Ages: Augustus Toplady

Rock of Ages: Augustus Toplady

      The year was 1756 and a young man of England visited his mother in Ireland. While there, he attended evangelistic services being held in a barn in the...

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Rock of Ages: Augustus Toplady

      The year was 1756 and a young man of England visited his mother in Ireland. While there, he attended evangelistic services being held in a barn in the...

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Comfort in Death: Timeless Hymns of Courage

Comfort in Death: Timeless Hymns of Courage

     This story of trial and faith occurred in recent years, proving that the 'old hymns of the faith' still have power in the life of believers in our modern...

Comfort in Death: Timeless Hymns of Courage

     This story of trial and faith occurred in recent years, proving that the 'old hymns of the faith' still have power in the life of believers in our modern...

When The Roll Is Called Up Yonder- James M. Black

When The Roll Is Called Up Yonder- James M. Black

Mr. Black served as a teacher of singing schools and editor of many gospel songbooks. One of the titles, Songs of the Soul, 1894, sold more than four hundred thousand...

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When The Roll Is Called Up Yonder- James M. Black

Mr. Black served as a teacher of singing schools and editor of many gospel songbooks. One of the titles, Songs of the Soul, 1894, sold more than four hundred thousand...

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Constantly Abiding

Constantly Abiding

In times of success, Anne found that Christ was all that could satisfy. In times of loss, she found he was all upon which to rely.

Constantly Abiding

In times of success, Anne found that Christ was all that could satisfy. In times of loss, she found he was all upon which to rely.