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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...

The Star-Spangled Banner -Francis Scott Key

The Star-Spangled Banner -Francis Scott Key

Francis Scott Key, the author of America’s national anthem, was born in 1779 in Maryland. His father had served as an officer in the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War....

The Star-Spangled Banner -Francis Scott Key

Francis Scott Key, the author of America’s national anthem, was born in 1779 in Maryland. His father had served as an officer in the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War....

He Leadeth Me -Joseph Gilmore

He Leadeth Me -Joseph Gilmore

  It was 1862, and the country was very uncertain because of the Civil War. Preacher Joseph Gilmore wanted the people to focus on the Lord’s guidance and chose the...

He Leadeth Me -Joseph Gilmore

  It was 1862, and the country was very uncertain because of the Civil War. Preacher Joseph Gilmore wanted the people to focus on the Lord’s guidance and chose the...