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July 28 AFTERWords and Music by N. B. Vandall, 1896–1970… weeping may remain for a night, but rejoicing comes in the morning. (Psalm 30:5)How much more content we are if we know that after some trying or painful experience, there will be pleasure and a reward. Such thoughts help to spur on the athlete inContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

July 27 FACE TO FACECarrie E. Breck, 1855–1934Dear friends, now we are children of God, and what we will be has not yet been made known. But we know that when He appears we shall be like Him, for we shall see Him as He is. Everyone who has this hope in Him purifies himself,Continue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

July 26 HE THE PEARLY GATES WILL OPENFredrick A. Blom, 1867–1927Translated by Nathaniel Carlson, 1879–1957But as it is written, eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love Him. (1 Corinthians 2:9 KJV)Out of the repentant heart of a backsliddenContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

July 25 ON JORDAN’S STORMY BANKSSamuel Stennett, 1727–1795If only for this life we have hope in Christ, we are to be pitied more than all men. (1 Corinthians 15:19)In this day of the “throwaway” and the temporary, Christians must live according to their belief in eternity. The apostle Paul reminded the believers at Corinth thatContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

July 24 MY SAVIOR FIRST OF ALLFanny J. Crosby, 1820–1915You have made known to me the path of life; You will fill me with joy in Your presence, with eternal pleasures at Your right hand. (Psalm 16:11)The strong, triumphant spirit of American hymnwriter Fanny Crosby was an inspiration to everyone who knew her. Even thoughContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”