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June 23 I’D RATHER HAVE JESUSMrs. Rhea F. Miller, 1894–1966For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. (Philippians 1:21)The inspiring and challenging words of this hymn, written by Mrs. Rhea Miller, so influenced 23–year-old George Beverly Shea that they determined the direction of his entire life. As he began to composeContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

June 22 IN JESUSJames Procter, dates unknownThe fool says in his heart, “There is no God.” (Psalm 14:1)This song is the testimonial hymn of an avowed atheist who led others in a vain search for the true meaning of life before finding his answer in Jesus. James Proctor grew up in a Christian home andContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

June 21 MY FAITH HAS FOUND A RESTING PLACELidie H. Edmunds, 19th centuryI know whom I have believed, and am convinced that He is able to guard what I have entrusted to Him for that day. (2 Timothy 1:12)Saving faith is much more than a commitment to a creed, church, or a doctrinal system. ItContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

June 20 THE SOLID ROCKEdward Mote, 1797–1874For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ. (1 Corinthians 3:11)Life with Christ is an endless hope; without Him a hopeless end.—UnknownThe Bible likens our life to a house. Some homes are built to last while others crumble easily inContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

June 19 NOW I BELONG TO JESUSWords and Music by Norman J. Clayton, 1903–If we live, we live to the Lord; and if we die, we die to the Lord. So, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord. (Romans 14:8)God is FOR us—that is good.God is WITH us—that is better.God is INContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”