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April 22THE STRIFE IS O’ERAnonymous Latin hymn from approximately 1605English translation by Francis Pott, 1832–1909Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting? The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.Continue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

April 21THE DAY OF RESURRECTIONJohn of Damascus, early 8th centuryEnglish translation by John M. Neale, 1818–1866Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ. (2 Corinthians 2:14 KJV)This hymn from the early eighth century is one of the oldest expressions found in most hymnals. Its origin is rooted in the liturgyContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

April 20ALL GLORY, LAUD AND HONORTheodolph of Orleans, 760–82lTranslated by John M. Neale, 1818–1866The next day the great crowd that had come for the Feast heard that Jesus was on His way to Jerusalem. They took palm branches and went out to meet Him, shouting “Hosanna! Blessed is He who comes in the name ofContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

JUNE 21 Reading 172 VISIONS OF THE END Daniel 10–12 “He will exalt and magnify himself above every god and will say unheard-of things about the God of gods. He will be successful until the time of wrath is completed” (Dan. 11:36).Among the great movements of peoples and armies described in this chapter, the characterContinue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”

JUNE 20 Reading 171 VISIONS OF THE FUTURE Daniel 7–9 “I am going to tell you what will happen later in the time of wrath, because the vision concerns the appointed time of the end” (Dan. 8:19).Elements of Daniel’s visions of the future have already been fulfilled. Others still await fulfillment. Background The last halfContinue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”