The Complete Book of HymnsTyndale House Publishers, Inc., 2015 M01 12 - 704 pages The Complete Book of Hymns brings to life the stories behind more than 600 hymns and worship songs. With background on the composer, the inspiration behind the lyrics, scriptural references for devotional consideration, and a sampling of the song lyrics, this book brings forth the message of these great songs of the faith like never before! |
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... called The Almost Complete Book of Stories about Hymns, Gospel Songs, Contemporary Praise and Worship, Southern Gospel, Spirituals, Etc. But the publisher thought that might be too cumbersome to put on the cover, so we compromised with ...
... called The Almost Complete Book of Stories about Hymns, Gospel Songs, Contemporary Praise and Worship, Southern Gospel, Spirituals, Etc. But the publisher thought that might be too cumbersome to put on the cover, so we compromised with ...
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... called Venerable because he was so old but because he was so wise and brilliant in many different areas. Living thirteen hundred years ago, he was one of the earliest historians and theologians in the English church. He wrote books on ...
... called Venerable because he was so old but because he was so wise and brilliant in many different areas. Living thirteen hundred years ago, he was one of the earliest historians and theologians in the English church. He wrote books on ...
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... called the Bread of Heaven, our Intercessor, our Friend, and our Redeemer. What a wonderful Savior! Scriptures: John 14:18; Acts 1:9; Revelation 5:9; Revelation 7:9-12 Themes: Praise, Ascension, Communion, Resurrection Alleluia! sing to ...
... called the Bread of Heaven, our Intercessor, our Friend, and our Redeemer. What a wonderful Savior! Scriptures: John 14:18; Acts 1:9; Revelation 5:9; Revelation 7:9-12 Themes: Praise, Ascension, Communion, Resurrection Alleluia! sing to ...
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... called the Ragamuffin Band. He had a zany sense of humor and at the same time a deep appreciation for St. Thomas of Assisi. Like St. Thomas, Mullins liked to work with poor children, and he spent the last two years of his life on a ...
... called the Ragamuffin Band. He had a zany sense of humor and at the same time a deep appreciation for St. Thomas of Assisi. Like St. Thomas, Mullins liked to work with poor children, and he spent the last two years of his life on a ...
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... called me up in front of the surprised congregation and asked me publicly that, if God would give me the gift of music, would I use it for the rest of my life to his glory?” When young Andrae said yes, his father prayed for him, and ...
... called me up in front of the surprised congregation and asked me publicly that, if God would give me the gift of music, would I use it for the rest of my life to his glory?” When young Andrae said yes, his father prayed for him, and ...
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Popular passages
Page 9 - The LORD, ye know, is GOD indeed ; Without our aid He did us make : We are His flock, He doth us feed, And for His sheep He doth us take.
Page 377 - The tumult and the shouting dies — The captains and the kings depart; Still stands Thine ancient Sacrifice, An humble and a contrite heart. Lord God of Hosts, be with us vet, Lest we forget — lest we forget!
Page 301 - I HEARD the voice of Jesus say, " Come unto Me and rest ; Lay down, thou weary one, lay down Thy head upon My breast !" I came to Jesus as I was, Weary, and worn, and sad ; I found in Him a resting-place, And He has made me glad. 2 I heard the voice of Jesus say, " Behold, I freely give The living water ; thirsty one, Stoop down, and drink, and live...
Page 377 - If, drunk with sight of power, we loose Wild tongues that have not Thee in awe, Such boastings as the Gentiles use, Or lesser breeds without the Law— Lord God of Hosts, be with us yet, Lest we forget— left we forget!
Page 330 - God's free bounty glorify. True belief and true repentance, Every grace that brings us nigh, Without money, Come to Jesus Christ and buy.
Page 270 - GLORIOUS things of thee are spoken, Zion, city of our God ! He whose word cannot be broken, Formed thee for his own abode : On the Rock of Ages founded — What can shake thy sure repose? With salvation's walls surrounded, Thou may'st smile at all thy foes.
Page 259 - To you, in David's town, this day Is born, of David's line, The Saviour, who is Christ the Lord ; And this shall be the sign : — 4 " The heavenly babe you there shall find To human view displayed, All meanly wrapped in swathing bands, And in a manger laid.
Page 241 - O LITTLE town of Bethlehem, How still we see thee lie! Above thy deep and dreamless sleep The silent stars go by; Yet in thy dark streets shineth The everlasting Light; The hopes and fears of all the years Are met in thee to-night.
Page 127 - IN the cross of Christ I glory, Towering o'er the wrecks of time ; All the light of sacred story Gathers round its head sublime.