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December 8 O COME, ALL YE FAITHFULLatin hymn, 18th centuryEnglish translation by Frederick Oakeley, 1802–1880When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about!” … (Luke 2:15, 20)The songs of theContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

December 7 JOIN ALL THE GLORIOUS NAMESIsaac Watts, 1674–1748Praise be to His glorious name forever; may the whole earth be filled with His glory. (Psalm 72:19)“Wisdom,” “love,” “power,” “prophet,” “priest,” “king,” “almighty Lord,” “conqueror,” “captain”—these are the names and titles used throughout the stanzas of this hymn to describe our Lord. But the conclusion isContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

December 6 HIS NAME IS WONDERFULWords and Music by Audrey Mieir, 1916–For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government shall be upon His shoulder; and His name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, the Mighty God, the Everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. (Isaiah 9:6 KJV)More than 2,500Continue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

December 5 THAT BEAUTIFUL NAMEJean Perry, 1865–1935She will give birth to a son, and you are to give Him the name Jesus, because He will save His people from their sins. (Matthew 1:21)There is no name so sweet on earth, no name so sweet in heaven,The name, before His wondrous birth, to Christ the SaviorContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

December 4 BLESSED BE THE NAMEW. H. Clark, 19th century, Refrain by Ralph E. Hudson, 1843–1901I will exalt You, my God the King; I will praise Your name for ever and ever … for you have exalted above all things Your name and Your Word. (Psalm 145:1 and Psalm 138:2)The Bible teaches that there areContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”