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Blest Be the Tie that Binds- John Fawcett

Blest Be the Tie that Binds- John Fawcett

“This sweet hymn was written by John Fawcett D.D. in 1772. The following are given as the interesting facts that occasioned it..."

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Blest Be the Tie that Binds- John Fawcett

“This sweet hymn was written by John Fawcett D.D. in 1772. The following are given as the interesting facts that occasioned it..."

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I Gave My Life For Thee

I Gave My Life For Thee

  The story behind the hymn “I Gave My Life For Thee” as told by its author, Francis Ridley Havergal (1836-1879), in response to a letter sent to her.     ...

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I Gave My Life For Thee

  The story behind the hymn “I Gave My Life For Thee” as told by its author, Francis Ridley Havergal (1836-1879), in response to a letter sent to her.     ...

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William Cowper

William Cowper

       William Cowper (pronounced ‘Cooper”) was born November 15th, 1731. Rendered motherless at the age of 6, and raised by a father unsuited to his needs, Cowper was a...

William Cowper

       William Cowper (pronounced ‘Cooper”) was born November 15th, 1731. Rendered motherless at the age of 6, and raised by a father unsuited to his needs, Cowper was a...

There is a Fountain- William Cowper

There is a Fountain- William Cowper

“After giving a black catalogue of criminals, among whom were thieves, drunkards, &c, the apostle adds: "And such were some of you: but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified,...

There is a Fountain- William Cowper

“After giving a black catalogue of criminals, among whom were thieves, drunkards, &c, the apostle adds: "And such were some of you: but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified,...

Charles Wesley

Charles Wesley

Charles Wesley was born December 18th, 1708 in Epworth, Lincolnshire, England to Samuel and Susanna Wesley. The third son and youngest child of 18 children, Charles Wesley would one day...

Charles Wesley

Charles Wesley was born December 18th, 1708 in Epworth, Lincolnshire, England to Samuel and Susanna Wesley. The third son and youngest child of 18 children, Charles Wesley would one day...

Jesus Lover of My Soul - Charles Wesley (Part 2)

Jesus Lover of My Soul - Charles Wesley (Part 2)

  From the historical archives at Melody Publications, we bring to you this account from the "Illustrated History of Hymns and Their Authors" published in 1875. Origin of “Jesus Lover...

Jesus Lover of My Soul - Charles Wesley (Part 2)

  From the historical archives at Melody Publications, we bring to you this account from the "Illustrated History of Hymns and Their Authors" published in 1875. Origin of “Jesus Lover...