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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”

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”