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March 20HIGHER GROUNDJohnson Oatman Jr., 1856–1922I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 3:14)How sad it is to observe someone who has never lived up to his real potential. It is tragic to watch an individual who has great ability that isContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

March 19BE THOU MY VISIONText—Irish hymn, c. 8th century • Music—Irish MelodyTranslated by Mary E. Byrne, 1880–1931Versified by Eleanor H. Hull, 1860–1935Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he. (Proverbs 29:18)Truly our visionary attitude throughout life is often the difference between success and mediocrity. One isContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

March 18I MUST TELL JESUSWords and Music by Elisha A. Hoffman 1839–1929The Lord stood at my side and gave me strength… (2 Timothy 4:17)Oh, help me, Lord, to take the timeTo set all else aside,That in the secret place of prayerI may with you abide.—UnknownOne of the loneliest feelings we can have comes when weContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

March 17TRUST AND OBEYJohn H. Sammis, 1846–1919But Samuel replied, “Does the Lord delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obeying the voice of the Lord? To obey is better than sacrifice, and to heed is better than the fat of rams.” (1 Samuel 15:22)Life can often be a restless, disrupted existence untilContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

March 16LEANING ON THE EVERLASTING ARMSElisha A. Hoffman, 1839–1929The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms. (Deuteronomy 33:27)When close friends or family members turn to us for comfort in their grief following the loss of a loved one, often we find it difficult to express just the right words of consolation.Continue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”