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Salvation by Singing: Jesus Lover of My Soul

Salvation by Singing: Jesus Lover of My Soul

As he paused a moment in his walk the sound of singing reached his ear; he opened the door and listened. It was the children’s nurse just putting her young...

Salvation by Singing: Jesus Lover of My Soul

As he paused a moment in his walk the sound of singing reached his ear; he opened the door and listened. It was the children’s nurse just putting her young...

Hymns on the Battlefield- When I Can Read My Title Clear

Hymns on the Battlefield- When I Can Read My Ti...

It is related of a Christian officer at the battle of Shiloh, that he lay all night on the field, wounded in both thighs. Said he, “The stars shone out...

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Hymns on the Battlefield- When I Can Read My Ti...

It is related of a Christian officer at the battle of Shiloh, that he lay all night on the field, wounded in both thighs. Said he, “The stars shone out...

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What Are Shape Notes?

What Are Shape Notes?

Melody Publications announces the arrival of the Shape Note edition of Psalms and Hymns and Spiritual Songs. This edition offers your favorite selections in this heritage notation loved by generations.

What Are Shape Notes?

Melody Publications announces the arrival of the Shape Note edition of Psalms and Hymns and Spiritual Songs. This edition offers your favorite selections in this heritage notation loved by generations.

Hymn Story: Rock of Ages

Hymn Story: Rock of Ages

How often does the weary soul toil on through the burden of the day without stopping to consider Him? Fellowship with He who ought to be our refuge, our joy,...

Hymn Story: Rock of Ages

How often does the weary soul toil on through the burden of the day without stopping to consider Him? Fellowship with He who ought to be our refuge, our joy,...

It Is Well With My Soul- Horatio Spafford and Phillip P. Bliss

It Is Well With My Soul- Horatio Spafford and P...

From the archives at Melody Publications, we bring the history of the beloved hymn "It Is Well." This history and hundreds of others are found in the "Psalms and Hymns...

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It Is Well With My Soul- Horatio Spafford and P...

From the archives at Melody Publications, we bring the history of the beloved hymn "It Is Well." This history and hundreds of others are found in the "Psalms and Hymns...

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Hymn Story: Singing A Man to Christ

Hymn Story: Singing A Man to Christ

‘I’ll tell you what, I heard singin’ tonight that made me wish I was in heaven, or good enough to go there,” said an old backwoodsman to his wife, as,...

Hymn Story: Singing A Man to Christ

‘I’ll tell you what, I heard singin’ tonight that made me wish I was in heaven, or good enough to go there,” said an old backwoodsman to his wife, as,...