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The Pilgrim’s Progress -John Bunyan

The Pilgrim’s Progress -John Bunyan

  The words of this hymn were written in the late seventeenth century by John Bunyan, the author of “Pilgrim’s Progress.” He was born in 1628, near Bedford, England, and...

The Pilgrim’s Progress -John Bunyan

  The words of this hymn were written in the late seventeenth century by John Bunyan, the author of “Pilgrim’s Progress.” He was born in 1628, near Bedford, England, and...

We’re Marching to Zion - Isaac Watts/Robert Lowry

  This hymn, written by Isaac Watts, was first published in 1707 and was entitled “Heavenly Joy on Earth.” Watts authored over 600 hymns and is known as “The Father...

We’re Marching to Zion - Isaac Watts/Robert Lowry

  This hymn, written by Isaac Watts, was first published in 1707 and was entitled “Heavenly Joy on Earth.” Watts authored over 600 hymns and is known as “The Father...

I Know Whom I Have Believed -Major Daniel Whittle

I Know Whom I Have Believed -Major Daniel Whittle

  This song of testimony was written in 1883 by American evangelist Major Daniel Whittle. He was a major in the Union Army during the Civil War and was addressed...

I Know Whom I Have Believed -Major Daniel Whittle

  This song of testimony was written in 1883 by American evangelist Major Daniel Whittle. He was a major in the Union Army during the Civil War and was addressed...

Thou Didst Leave Thy Throne -Emily Elliot

Thou Didst Leave Thy Throne -Emily Elliot

  This hymn was written by Emily Elliot in 1864 and was first printed to teach the children in her father’s church about Jesus’ birth. She spent most of her...

Thou Didst Leave Thy Throne -Emily Elliot

  This hymn was written by Emily Elliot in 1864 and was first printed to teach the children in her father’s church about Jesus’ birth. She spent most of her...

I Will Sing the Wondrous Story -Francis H. Rowley

I Will Sing the Wondrous Story -Francis H. Rowley

  The words of this song of testimony were written in 1886 by Francis H. Rowley, pastor of the First Baptist Church of North Adams, Massachusetts. Peter Bilhorn, a remarkable...

I Will Sing the Wondrous Story -Francis H. Rowley

  The words of this song of testimony were written in 1886 by Francis H. Rowley, pastor of the First Baptist Church of North Adams, Massachusetts. Peter Bilhorn, a remarkable...

I Am Resolved -Palmer Hartsough

I Am Resolved -Palmer Hartsough

  Traditionally, many people make New Year’s resolutions only to find that they fail to keep them after a short time. “I Am Resolved” is a hymn that expresses the...

I Am Resolved -Palmer Hartsough

  Traditionally, many people make New Year’s resolutions only to find that they fail to keep them after a short time. “I Am Resolved” is a hymn that expresses the...