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Hallelujah, What a Saviour! - Philip P. Bliss

Hallelujah, What a Saviour! - Philip P. Bliss

Philip P. Bliss wrote both the words and music for “Hallelujah, What a Saviour!”  He was one of the best-known and beloved musicians in his day, frequently singing in D....

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Hallelujah, What a Saviour! - Philip P. Bliss

Philip P. Bliss wrote both the words and music for “Hallelujah, What a Saviour!”  He was one of the best-known and beloved musicians in his day, frequently singing in D....

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Leave It There - Charles A. Tindley

Leave It There - Charles A. Tindley

Charles A. Tindley was a distinguished and well-respected pastor and leader in Philadelphia.  When a troubled member of his congregation came to him for counsel, Charles kindly said, “Put all...

Leave It There - Charles A. Tindley

Charles A. Tindley was a distinguished and well-respected pastor and leader in Philadelphia.  When a troubled member of his congregation came to him for counsel, Charles kindly said, “Put all...

Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken -John Newton

Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken -John Newton

The story of John Newton, author of “Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken,” is well-known. “Amazing Grace” is the personal testimony of how Newton, a vulgar and profane man, had...

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Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken -John Newton

The story of John Newton, author of “Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken,” is well-known. “Amazing Grace” is the personal testimony of how Newton, a vulgar and profane man, had...

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The Solid Rock – Edward Mote

The Solid Rock – Edward Mote

The hymn writers whose songs have influenced Christians through the years haven't always come from a Christian background. Edward Mote, the author of "The Solid Rock," grew up in an...

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The Solid Rock – Edward Mote

The hymn writers whose songs have influenced Christians through the years haven't always come from a Christian background. Edward Mote, the author of "The Solid Rock," grew up in an...

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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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Near to the Heart of God - Cleland B. McAfee

Near to the Heart of God - Cleland B. McAfee

Dr. Cleland Boyd McAfee was born on September 25th, 1866, in Ashley, Missouri. After graduating from Union Theological Seminary, McAfee served in various ministerial capacities – as a professor in...

Near to the Heart of God - Cleland B. McAfee

Dr. Cleland Boyd McAfee was born on September 25th, 1866, in Ashley, Missouri. After graduating from Union Theological Seminary, McAfee served in various ministerial capacities – as a professor in...