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November 29 JESUS CALLS USMrs. Cecil F. Alexander, 1818–1895Whoever serves Me must follow Me; and where I am, my servant also will be. My Father will honor the one who serves Me. (John 12:26)God’s call for discipleship comes to every believer, not just a special few. Whether or not we hear God’s call depends onContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

November 28 LET US WITH A GLADSOME MINDJohn Milton, 1608–1674Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good. His love [mercy] endures forever. (Psalm 136:1)A thankful heart is not only the greatest virtue, but the parent of all other virtues.—CiceroA gladsome, joyous mind is the product of a grateful, praising heart. Gratefulness is the oppositeContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

November 27 THANKS TO GOD!August Ludvig Storm, 1862–1914Translated by Carl E. Backstrom, 1901–Always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. (Ephesians 5:20)A thankful spirit, both for the good and the difficult, is one of the important indicators of a believer’s spiritual condition. To be able toContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

November 26 THANK YOU, LORDWords and Music by Seth Sykes, 1892–1950 and Bessie Sykes, 1905–Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift! (2 Corinthians 9:15)The gift of salvation—a personal relationship with almighty God—what an indescribable gift! Yet how often do we sincerely thank our Lord for all that He has done in making this possible?Continue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

November 25 WE GATHER TOGETHERSource UnknownTranslation by Edward Kremser, 1838–1914Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. (Colossians 4:2)Thanksgiving is not merely a day to be observed once each year; for the Christian it must be a way of daily living.No Thanksgiving Day gathering would be complete without the singing of this traditional Dutch hymn.Continue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”