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At Calvary - William R. Newell

At Calvary - William R. Newell

Dr. William Newell was a gifted preacher, faithful and effective teacher of the scriptures, author of multiple popular Bible commentaries, and author of the classic gospel song, At Calvary.

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At Calvary - William R. Newell

Dr. William Newell was a gifted preacher, faithful and effective teacher of the scriptures, author of multiple popular Bible commentaries, and author of the classic gospel song, At Calvary.

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If Thou But Suffer God to Guide Thee - Georg Neumark

If Thou But Suffer God to Guide Thee - Georg Ne...

In 1641 twenty-year-old Georg Neumark (1621-1681) struck out from his home in the Thuringian forests, journeying to the University of Konigsberg where he intended to study law. With him was...

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If Thou But Suffer God to Guide Thee - Georg Ne...

In 1641 twenty-year-old Georg Neumark (1621-1681) struck out from his home in the Thuringian forests, journeying to the University of Konigsberg where he intended to study law. With him was...

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Come Over and Help Us - Sarah Judson

Come Over and Help Us - Sarah Boardman Judson

Sarah Boardman Judson was born Sarah Bailey Hall on November 4th, 1803, as the oldest of 13 children. Unable to attend school due to the Hall’s financial situation, young Sarah...

Come Over and Help Us - Sarah Boardman Judson

Sarah Boardman Judson was born Sarah Bailey Hall on November 4th, 1803, as the oldest of 13 children. Unable to attend school due to the Hall’s financial situation, young Sarah...

Nearer, Still Nearer - Lelia N. Morris

Nearer, Still Nearer - Lelia N. Morris

Lelia Naylor Morris, author of the hymn “Nearer, Still Nearer,” was born in Pennsville, Ohio, on April 15th, 1862, just before her father left to fight in the Civil War....

Nearer, Still Nearer - Lelia N. Morris

Lelia Naylor Morris, author of the hymn “Nearer, Still Nearer,” was born in Pennsville, Ohio, on April 15th, 1862, just before her father left to fight in the Civil War....

From Greenland's Icy Mountains - Lowell Mason

From Greenland's Icy Mountains - Lowell Mason

     Lowell Mason was born in Medfield, Massachusetts on January 8th, 1792. His father and grandfather were musically inclined, and Mason showed an affinity for music early in life. Although...

From Greenland's Icy Mountains - Lowell Mason

     Lowell Mason was born in Medfield, Massachusetts on January 8th, 1792. His father and grandfather were musically inclined, and Mason showed an affinity for music early in life. Although...

What a Friend We Have in Jesus - Joseph Scriven

What a Friend We Have in Jesus - Joseph Scriven

Joseph Medlicott Scriven was born Sept. 10th, 1819, at Ballymoney Lodge, Banbridge in County Down, Ireland. His father, Captain John Scriven, desired Joseph to train for a career in the...

What a Friend We Have in Jesus - Joseph Scriven

Joseph Medlicott Scriven was born Sept. 10th, 1819, at Ballymoney Lodge, Banbridge in County Down, Ireland. His father, Captain John Scriven, desired Joseph to train for a career in the...