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The Birth of a National Hymn– My Country ‘Tis of Thee

The Birth of a National Hymn– My Country ‘Tis o...

… Samuel F. Smith D.D. (1808-1895), an eminent New England Baptist minister, is the author of this and some thirty other hymns. In answer to some inquiries concerning the composition...

The Birth of a National Hymn– My Country ‘Tis o...

… Samuel F. Smith D.D. (1808-1895), an eminent New England Baptist minister, is the author of this and some thirty other hymns. In answer to some inquiries concerning the composition...

Robert Robinson

Robert Robinson

"Robert Robinson was born in Swaffham, Norfolk, on September 27th 1735. He was saved in his early 20s, and later became a preacher..."

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Robert Robinson

"Robert Robinson was born in Swaffham, Norfolk, on September 27th 1735. He was saved in his early 20s, and later became a preacher..."

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Come, Thou Fount of Ev'ry Blessing

Come, Thou Fount of Ev'ry Blessing

“Many illustrations can be given of this line of “Come Thou Fount.” “Do you wish to sing as angels sing? Ask of God an heavenly mind...

Come, Thou Fount of Ev'ry Blessing

“Many illustrations can be given of this line of “Come Thou Fount.” “Do you wish to sing as angels sing? Ask of God an heavenly mind...

All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name

All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name

Hymns have had a profound effect upon people of all tongues and nations through the ages. They have the power to convict, to comfort, to exhort, to point to Christ....

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All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name

Hymns have had a profound effect upon people of all tongues and nations through the ages. They have the power to convict, to comfort, to exhort, to point to Christ....

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O Thou My Soul, Forget No More

O Thou My Soul, Forget No More

Krishnu Pal was among the first of the Hindus who renounced caste and idolatry for Christ’s sake (editor’s note: Krishnu Pal was the first convert of pioneer missionary William Carey.)...

O Thou My Soul, Forget No More

Krishnu Pal was among the first of the Hindus who renounced caste and idolatry for Christ’s sake (editor’s note: Krishnu Pal was the first convert of pioneer missionary William Carey.)...

There Is Power in the Blood- Lewis Edgar Jones

There Is Power in the Blood- Lewis Edgar Jones

Lewis Edgar Jones was born February 8th, 1865, in Yates City, Illinois, and died September 1st, 1936. Jones grew up on a farm outside of Davenport, Iowa, until he left...

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There Is Power in the Blood- Lewis Edgar Jones

Lewis Edgar Jones was born February 8th, 1865, in Yates City, Illinois, and died September 1st, 1936. Jones grew up on a farm outside of Davenport, Iowa, until he left...

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