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March 15MORE SECURE IS NO ONE EVERLina Sandell Berg, 1832–1903My salvation and my honor depend on God; He is my mighty rock, my refuge. (Psalm 62:7)A sincere love for God and a heart filled with gratitude following a miraculous healing experience prompted the tender lines of this hymn, set to a child-like Swedish folk melody.LinaContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

March 14STANDING ON THE PROMISESWords and Music by R. Kelso Carter, 1849–1928For all the promises of God in Him are yea, and in Him Amen, unto the glory of God by us. (2 Corinthians 1:20 KJV)All of us have times in life when a crisis or problem seems larger than we can possibly bear, andContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

March 13YIELD NOT TO TEMPTATIONWords and Music by Horatio R. Palmer, 1834–1907Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. (Matthew 26:41)Temptations are common to everyone, even mature Christians. The noblest souls are often the ones most tempted. It seems that Satan assaults Christians in positions of leadership with his strongest weapons. Therefore,Continue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

March 12I WOULD BE TRUEHoward A. Walter, 1883–1918I have chosen the way of truth; I have set my heart on Your laws. (Psalm 119:30)The yearning to achieve a trustworthy, strong, brave yet humble character is an unusual goal for a young person, especially in today’s self-seeking and materialistic society. The text for “I Would BeContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

March 11DARE TO BE A DANIELWords and Music by Philip P. Bliss, 1838–1876But Daniel resolved not to defile himself… (Daniel 1:8)Doubt sees the obstacles—Faith sees the way.Doubt sees the darkest night—Faith sees the day.Doubt dreads to take a step—Faith soars on high.Doubt questions, “Who believes?”—Faith answers, “I.”—UnknownThe book of Daniel is really a textbook ofContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”