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January 17 THE KING OF LOVE MY SHEPHERD IS Henry W. Baker, 1821–1877 For He is our God and we are the people of His pasture, the flock under His care. (Psalm 95:7) The beloved words of Psalm 23 have undoubtedly provided greater comfort and encouragement to God’s people through the years than any otherContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

January 16 GOD MOVES IN A MYSTERIOUS WAY William Cowper, 1731–1800 Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable His judgments… (Romans 11:33) Good when He gives, supremely good, nor less when He denies. Even crosses from His sovereign hand are blessings in disguise. —Unknown The hymn “GodContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

January 15 GOD LEADS US ALONG Words and Music by George A. Young, 19th century You guide me with Your counsel, and afterward You will take me into glory. Whom have I in heaven but You? And being with You, I desire nothing on earth. (Psalm 73:24, 25) The more clearly we see the sovereigntyContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

January 14TRUSTING JESUSEdgar Page Stites, 1836–1921Trust in the Lord, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed. Delight thyself also in the Lord; and He shall give thee the desires of thine heart. Commit thy way unto the Lord; trust also in Him, and He shall bringContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

January 13 HE LEADETH ME Joseph H. Gilmore, 1834–1918 He makes me lie down in green pastures, He leads me beside quiet waters, He restores my soul. (Psalm 23:2) The blessedness and awe of being led by Almighty God Himself so impressed the author of this text that he wrote these beloved words spontaneously—and theseContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”