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January 6 AS WITH GLADNESS MEN OF OLD William C. Dix, 1837–1898 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi (Wise Men) from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, “Where is the One who has been born king of the Jews? We saw His star in theContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

January 5 HOW FIRM A FOUNDATION 1787 “K”—in Rippon’s Selection of Hymns,So we say with confidence, “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?” (Hebrews 13:6). A believer’s stability for this life, as well as his confidence for eternity, rests solely on the written promises of God’sContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

January 4 GUIDE ME, O THOU GREAT JEHOVAH William Williams, 1717–1791 Since You are my rock and my fortress, for the sake of Your name lead and guide me. (Psalm 31:3) The need for daily guidance is one of the believer’s greatest concerns. How easily our lives can go astray without the assurance of divineContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

January 3 O GOD, OUR HELP IN AGES PAST Isaac Watts, 1674–1748 Lord, You have been our dwelling place throughout all generations. Before the mountains were born or You brought forth the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting You are God. (Psalm 90:1, 2) It has been wisely said that no thinking personContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

January 2 O JESUS, I HAVE PROMISED John E. Bode, 1816–1874 God is not unjust; He will not forget your work and the love you have shown Him as you have helped His people and continue to help them … show this same diligence to the very end, in order to make your hope sure.Continue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”