Author Archives: milo2030

Mrs. Cecil Frances Alexander, 1823–1895 Finally Pilate handed Him over to them to be crucified. (John 19:16)The full understanding of the depth of suffering that our Savior endured at Calvary for our redemption is difficult to grasp. When Mrs. Cecil Alexander, one of England’s finest hymn writers, was attempting to explain to her Sunday schoolContinue reading “THERE IS A GREEN HILL FAR AWAY”

C. Austin Miles, 1868–1945Mary Magdalene went to the disciples with the news: “I have seen the Lord!” And she told them that He had said these things to her. (John 20:18)It was in 1912 that music publisher Dr. Adam Geibel asked author and composer C. Austin Miles to write a hymn text that would beContinue reading “IN THE GARDEN”

Frances R. Havergal, 1836–1879And He died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for Him who died for them and was raised again. (2 Corinthians 5:15)A vivid painting of Christ, wearing His crown of thorns as He stands before Pilate and the mob, is displayed in the art museumContinue reading “I GAVE MY LIFE FOR THEE”

W. G. Ovens, 1870–1945 (verse 1)Gladys W. Roberts, 1888–? (verses 2–5) To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in His steps. (1 Peter 2:21)Death by crucifixion was one of the worst forms of dying. No Roman citizen was ever crucified; this horrible death wasContinue reading “WOUNDED FOR ME”

Jennie Evelyn Hussey, 1874–1958 Consider Him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart. (Hebrews 12:3)This is the season of the year when we give special attention to Christ’s suffering, death, and victorious resurrection. In the church calendar, an awareness of these events begins with theContinue reading “LEAD ME TO CALVARY”