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May 15THINE IS THE GLORYEdmond L. Budry, 1854–1932Translated by Richard B. Hoyle, 1875–1939But thanks be to God! He gives the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. (1 Corinthians 15:57)In the ancient world, no celebration was considered more glorious than the march of triumphant returning warriors through their capital city. Many visual depictions have been madeContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

May 14HARK! TEN THOUSAND HARPS AND VOICESThomas Kelly, 1769–1854Then I looked and heard the voice of many angels, numbering thousands upon thousands, and ten thousand times ten thousand. In a loud voice they sang: “Worthy is the Lamb, who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and strength and honor and glory andContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

May 13HAIL, THOU ONCE DESPISED JESUS!John Bakewell, 1721–1819He [God] raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly realms, far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every title that can be given, not only in the present age but also in the one to come. (EphesiansContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

May 12GOLDEN HARPS ARE SOUNDINGWords and Music by Frances R. Havergal, 1836–1879But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. After He said this, He was taken up before their veryContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

May 11CROWN HIM WITH MANY CROWNSMatthew Bridges, 1800–1894 and Godfrey Thring, 1823–1903His eyes are like blazing fire, and on His head are many crowns … He is dressed in a robe dipped in blood, and His name is the Word of God. (Revelation 19:12, 13)Jesus Christ, the condescension of divinity and the exaltation of humanity.—PhillipsContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”