IN THIS EPISODE: "Be Thou My Vision" Show Notes:  "Hemel" by Sjors Mans Facebook: www.facebook.com/storiesofhymns Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hymn.stories/ Hymn Stories is a part of the Media Gratiae Podcast Network ..read more

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IN THIS EPISODE: "O Little Town of Bethlehem" by Phillips Brooks (1835-1893) Before dark, we rode out of town to the field where they say the shepherds saw the star. It is a fenced piece of ground with a cave in it (all the Holy Places are caves here), in which, strangely enough, they put the shepherds. The story is absurd, but somewhere in those fields we rode through the shepherds must have been. Show Notes:  "O Little Town of Bethlehem" performed by Ulrika A. Rosén "O Little Town of Bethlehem" sung at Grace Community Church "Cello Suite No. 1" by Bach performed by Arend "Cloud Postcar ..read more

IN THIS EPISODE: "Arise, My Soul, Arise" by Charles Wesley (1707-1788) In the year 1742, Charles Wesley wrote the hymn “Arise, My Soul, Arise.” This hymn has been an aid to souls since its publication. Christians will never tire of singing songs that remind us of our soul’s redemption by the Lamb that was slain.  Show Notes:  "Arise, My Soul, Arise" sung at Capitol Hill Baptist Church "Beyond the Willow Tree" by Holly Jones "Clapotis Dominique" by Chaprentier Facebook: www.facebook.com/storiesofhymns Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hymn.stories/ Hymn Stories is a part of the ..read more

IN THIS EPISODE: "Nearer My God to Thee" by Sarah Flower Adams (1805-1848) A dread crept into Ethel’s heart. “That’s not for me….It means the old-time martyrs." She tried to shake off the feeling. How could the dark path bring her nearer to God? Show Notes:  "Nearer, My God, to Thee" performed by Sophia Bush "Requiem" by Sarah Spring "Sanctify" by Brock Hewitt Facebook: www.facebook.com/storiesofhymns Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hymn.stories/ Hymn Stories is a part of the Media Gratiae Podcast Network ..read more

IN THIS EPISODE: "How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds" by John Newton (1725-1807) When her doctors told Francis Ridley Havergal that she shouldn't expect to live much longer, she said, "Beautiful! If I am really going, it is too good to be true!" Show Notes: "How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds" performed by Sophia Bush "How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds" performed by Grace Community Church "Light of Day" by Tobia Voigt "New Beginnings" by Arend Facebook: www.facebook.com/storiesofhymns Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hymn.stories/ Hymn Stories is a part of the Media Gratiae Podcast Netw ..read more

IN THIS EPISODE: "Before the Throne of God Above" by Charitie Lees Smith (1841-1923) It appears that Charitie Lees Smith’s hymn “Before the Throne of God” was especially meaningful to Spurgeon. He had an extraordinary ability to memorize hymns, and “Before the Throne of God” was one that he knew by heart. Show Notes:  "Before the Throne of God Above" performed by Sophia Bush "Before the Throne of God Above" performed by Grace Community Church "Light of Day" by Tobias Voigt Facebook: www.facebook.com/storiesofhymns Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hymn.stories/ Hymn Stories is a par ..read more

IN THIS EPISODE: "Holy Holy Holy Lord God Almighty" by Reginald Heber (1783-1826) "I have never seen such tenderness, never such humble exercise of Christian love. Alas! How his spirit shames us all! I thank God that I have seen his tears, that I heard his prayers, his conversation with the afflicted mother, and his own private reflections upon it. It has made me love him more, and has given me a lesson of tenderness, in visiting the afflicted, that I trust will not be in vain.” Show Notes:  "Holy! Holy! Holy! performed by Sophia Bush "Holy! Holy! Holy! performed by Grace Community Churc ..read more

IN THIS EPISODE: "Amazing Grace (How Sweet the Sound)" by John Newton (1725-1807) At the age of 82, John Newton said, "My memory is nearly gone, but I remember two things: that I am a great sinner — and that Christ is a great Savior!" Show Notes:  "Amazing Grace" performed by Grace Community Church "Amazing Grace" performed by Sophia Bush "Cello Suit No. 1" by Bach, performed by Arend "Fading Sun" by Marcus Heier Facebook: www.facebook.com/storiesofhymns Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hymn.stories/ Hymn Stories is a part of the Media Gratiae Podcast Network ..read more

IN THIS EPISODE: "Here O'er the Earth as a Stranger I Roam" by C. W. Ainsworth (1817-1851) Many years ago there lived a coal miner in Staffordshire, England. He and his wife had a dear little girl, the last of their five children. This daughter was the light of the coal miner’s eyes. Each night, after traipsing from the pit, she would meet him at the door of their little cottage and welcome him home. Show Notes:  "A Quiet Harbor" by Moment Music "Hemel" by Sjors Mans Facebook: www.facebook.com/storiesofhymns Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hymn.stories/ Hymn Stories is a part of t ..read more