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July 21 ’TIS SO SWEET TO TRUST IN JESUSLouisa M. R. Stead, c. 1850–1917That we should be to the praise of His glory, who first trusted in Christ. (Ephesians 1:12 KJV)Out of one of the darkest hours of her life—the tragic drowning of her husband—a young mother proclaimed through her tears, “ ’Tis so sweet toContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

July 20 SWEETLY RESTINGMary D. James, 1810–1883For in the day of trouble He will keep me safe in His dwelling; He will hide me in the shelter of His tabernacle and set me high upon a rock. (Psalm 27:5)Once my hands were always trying,Trying hard to do my best;Now my heart is sweetly trusting,And myContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

July 19 LEAVE IT THEREWords and Music by Charles A. Tindley, 1851–1933Why are you downcast, O my soul? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise Him, my Savior and my God. (Psalm 42:5)“Put all your troubles in a sack, take ’em to the Lord, and leave ’emContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

July 18 ALL YOUR ANXIETYWords and Music by Edward Henry Joy, 1871–1941Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you. (1 Peter 5:7)Upon the Lord your burden cast,To Him bring all your care;He will sustain and hold you fast,And give thee strength to bear.—UnknownWorry, anxiety, and depression have been the subjects of manyContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

July 17 UNDER HIS WINGSWilliam O. Cushing, 1823–1902He will cover you with His feathers, and under His wings you will find refuge. (Psalm 91:4)Daily living is often filled with unexpected dangers. We never know what lies ahead as we begin each new day. How does a person cope with uncertainty and have the stability toContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”