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December 2 O COME, O COME, EMMANUELLatin hymn from 12th centuryEnglish translation by John M. Neale, 1818–1866He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David, and He will reign over the house of Jacob forever; His kingdom willContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

December 1 HOW TEDIOUS AND TASTELESS THE HOURSJohn Newton, 1725–1807Whom have I in heaven but You? And earth has nothing I desire beside You. (Psalm 73:25)The gospel of Jesus Christ revolves around the two Advents of the Savior: The first when He came as the humble baby in Bethlehem’s manger (Philippians 2:6–8); the second whenContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

December 1.How Tedious and Tasteless the Hours2.O Come, O Come, Emmanuel3.Come, Thou Long-expected Jesus4.Blessed Be the Name5.That Beautiful Name6.His Name Is Wonderful7.Join All the Glorious Names8.O Come, All Ye Faithful9.Joy to the World!10.What Child Is This?11.O Little Town of Bethlehem12.Away in a Manger13.Angels, From the Realms of Glory14.Angels We Have Heard On High15.Hark! The HeraldContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

November 30 TO GOD BE THE GLORYFanny J. Crosby, 1820–1915So that with one heart and mouth you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. (Romans 15:6)The aim and final reason for all music should be nothing else but the glory of God and the refreshment of the spirit.—J. S. BachTo giveContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

November 29 JESUS CALLS USMrs. Cecil F. Alexander, 1818–1895Whoever serves Me must follow Me; and where I am, my servant also will be. My Father will honor the one who serves Me. (John 12:26)God’s call for discipleship comes to every believer, not just a special few. Whether or not we hear God’s call depends onContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”