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O What Amazing Words of Grace - Samuel Medley

O What Amazing Words of Grace - Samuel Medley

“’Whoever thirsts,” ‘O gracious word.’”  “Precious is the gospel invitation given in the hymn by Samuel Medley (subject of our previous Melody Moment), commencing:__ “O what amazing words of grace...

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O What Amazing Words of Grace - Samuel Medley

“’Whoever thirsts,” ‘O gracious word.’”  “Precious is the gospel invitation given in the hymn by Samuel Medley (subject of our previous Melody Moment), commencing:__ “O what amazing words of grace...

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O Could I Speak the Matchless Worth.

O Could I Speak the Matchless Worth.

            “This hymn was penned by Samuel Medley, who wrote two hundred and thirty hymns, which were gathered in a volume the year after his...

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O Could I Speak the Matchless Worth.

            “This hymn was penned by Samuel Medley, who wrote two hundred and thirty hymns, which were gathered in a volume the year after his...

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Just As I Am, Without One Plea

Just As I Am, Without One Plea

  Charlotte Elliot, born March 18th, 1789, suffered throughout her long life with great physical pain and distress. Though she was physically unable to accomplish much of the ministry she...

Just As I Am, Without One Plea

  Charlotte Elliot, born March 18th, 1789, suffered throughout her long life with great physical pain and distress. Though she was physically unable to accomplish much of the ministry she...

Blest Be the Tie that Binds- John Fawcett

Blest Be the Tie that Binds- John Fawcett

“This sweet hymn was written by John Fawcett D.D. in 1772. The following are given as the interesting facts that occasioned it..."

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Blest Be the Tie that Binds- John Fawcett

“This sweet hymn was written by John Fawcett D.D. in 1772. The following are given as the interesting facts that occasioned it..."

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I Gave My Life For Thee

I Gave My Life For Thee

  The story behind the hymn “I Gave My Life For Thee” as told by its author, Francis Ridley Havergal (1836-1879), in response to a letter sent to her.     ...

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I Gave My Life For Thee

  The story behind the hymn “I Gave My Life For Thee” as told by its author, Francis Ridley Havergal (1836-1879), in response to a letter sent to her.     ...

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William Cowper

William Cowper

       William Cowper (pronounced ‘Cooper”) was born November 15th, 1731. Rendered motherless at the age of 6, and raised by a father unsuited to his needs, Cowper was a...

William Cowper

       William Cowper (pronounced ‘Cooper”) was born November 15th, 1731. Rendered motherless at the age of 6, and raised by a father unsuited to his needs, Cowper was a...