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In the Hour of Trial

In the Hour of Trial

Lyricist James Montgomery was born November 4th, 1771 in Irvine, Ayrshire, Scotland. Psalms and Hymns and Spiritual Songs historical record recounts:James Montgomery, 1771-1854 Mr. Montgomery had a heart for missions,...

In the Hour of Trial

Lyricist James Montgomery was born November 4th, 1771 in Irvine, Ayrshire, Scotland. Psalms and Hymns and Spiritual Songs historical record recounts:James Montgomery, 1771-1854 Mr. Montgomery had a heart for missions,...

How Can I Keep from Singing?

How Can I Keep from Singing?

Robert Lowry wrote both words and music to the hymn “How Can I Keep From Singing.” Lowry was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on March 12th, 1825. Though he was raised...

How Can I Keep from Singing?

Robert Lowry wrote both words and music to the hymn “How Can I Keep From Singing.” Lowry was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on March 12th, 1825. Though he was raised...

Come, Ye Disconsolate

Come, Ye Disconsolate

 Lyricist Thomas Moore was an Irish Catholic, born in Dublin in 1779. Moore was a close friend to fellow poet Lord Byron and was known as the ‘Voice of Ireland’...

Come, Ye Disconsolate

 Lyricist Thomas Moore was an Irish Catholic, born in Dublin in 1779. Moore was a close friend to fellow poet Lord Byron and was known as the ‘Voice of Ireland’...

Send the Light

Send the Light

    Charles Hutchinson Gabriel was born August 18, 1856 in Wilton Iowa. His father led singing schools in their family home, which led to Charles following in his footsteps -...

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Send the Light

    Charles Hutchinson Gabriel was born August 18, 1856 in Wilton Iowa. His father led singing schools in their family home, which led to Charles following in his footsteps -...

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Join in Exultation

Join in Exultation

“Join in Exultation” is a spiritual song joyfully detailing how believers will rejoice in our eternal King when he comes to set up His millennial kingdom upon the earth. Proverbs...

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Join in Exultation

“Join in Exultation” is a spiritual song joyfully detailing how believers will rejoice in our eternal King when he comes to set up His millennial kingdom upon the earth. Proverbs...

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Let the Lower Lights Be Burning

Let the Lower Lights Be Burning

   Born in 1838, Philip P. Bliss faithfully served God from the time of his conversion at age 12 until he was called from this life in December of 1876....

Let the Lower Lights Be Burning

   Born in 1838, Philip P. Bliss faithfully served God from the time of his conversion at age 12 until he was called from this life in December of 1876....