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November 18 WE PLOW THE FIELDS, AND SCATTERMatthias Claudius, 1740–1815Translated by Jane M. Campbell, 1817–1878Yet He has not left Himself without testimony: He has shown kindness by giving you rain from heaven and crops in their seasons; He provides you with plenty of food and fills your hearts with joy. (Acts 14:17)The Scriptures have manyContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

November 17 FOR THE BEAUTY OF THE EARTHFolliott S. Pierpoint, 1835–1917Whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. (Philippians 4:8)One of the delights that we as adults have in being around children is to hear their squeals of pleasure as they observe andContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

November 16 COME, THOU FOUNT OF EVERY BLESSINGRobert Robinson, 1735–1790O Lord, You are my God: I will exalt You and praise Your name, for in perfect faithfulness You have done marvelous things, things planned long ago. (Isaiah 25:1)It would be enlightening if the people in the pew could stand on the platform and observe theContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

November 15 DOXOLOGYThomas Ken, 1637–1711I will praise You, O Lord my God, with all my heart; I will glorify Your name forever. (Psalm 86:12)The lines of the “Doxology” have been the most frequently sung words of any known song for more than 300 years. Even today nearly every English-speaking Protestant congregation unites at least onceContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

November 14 REJOICE, YE PURE IN HEARTEdward H. Plumptre, 1821–1891Sing joyfully to the Lord, you righteous; it is fitting for the upright to praise Him. (Psalm 33:1)The hallmark of the Christian life is a joyous spirit. The Bible teaches that “a cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones” (ProverbsContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”