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January 9 PRAYER IS THE SOUL’S SINCERE DESIRE James Montgomery, 1771–1854 Men ought always to pray, and not to faint. (Luke 18:1 KJV) Living a life without prayer is like building a house without nails. —Unknown Prayer is releasing the energies of God. For prayer is asking God to do what we cannot do ourselves.Continue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

January 8 SWEET HOUR OF PRAYER William W. Walford, 1772–1850 And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints. (Ephesians 6:18) No one is poor who can by prayer open the storehouse of God.Continue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

January 7 TEACH ME TO PRAY Words and Music by Albert S. Reitz, 1879–1966 Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. (Hebrews 4:16) One of the most important emphases during this season of Epiphany isContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

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”