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August 5 OPEN MY EYES, THAT I MAY SEEWords and Music by Clara H. Scott, 1841–1897Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in Your law. (Psalm 119:18)The Scriptures teach that our faith in Christ employs all of our God-given senses:SIGHT—“Look unto me, and be saved, all the ends of the earth” (Isaiah 45:22).HEARING—“Hear,Continue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

August 4 BREAK THOU THE BREAD OF LIFEMary Ann Lathbury, 1841–1913I am the bread of life. He who comes to Me will never go hungry, and he who believes in Me will never be thirsty. (John 6:35)As Christians, our supreme occupation must always be with Christ Himself—not merely our church, denomination or religious system. ReadingContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

August 3 MY JESUS, AS THOU WILT!Benjamin Schmolck, 1672–1737Translated by Jane L. Borthwick, 1813–1897I desire to do Your will, O my God; Your law is within my heart. (Psalm 40:8)My will is not my own till Thou has made it Thine; if it would reach the monarch’s throne it must its crown resign. It onlyContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

Charles Albert Tindley (1851-1933), Grandfather of Gospel Music CHARLES ALBERT TINDLEYborn July 7, 1851, Berlin, Marylanddied July 26, 1933, Philadelphia, Pennsylvaniaburied Philadelphia, Pennsylvania It is Thomas A. Dorsey (1899-1993), composer of “Precious Lord” and “There Will Be Peace in the Valley,” who is known as the “Father of Gospel Music.” But if that is true,Continue reading “Charles A. Tindley, 1851–1933”

August 2 NOTHING BETWEENWords and music by Charles A. Tindley, 1851–1933If our hearts do not condemn us, we have confidence before God and receive from Him anything we ask, because we obey His commands and do what pleases Him. (1 John 3:21, 22)Born to slave parents and separated from them when only five years ofContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”