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November 3 THE GOD OF ABRAHAM PRAISEThomas Olivers, 1725–1799Based on the revised Yigdal of Daniel ben Judah, 14th centuryYou who fear the Lord, praise Him! All you descendants of Jacob, honor Him! (Psalm 22:23)The story of God’s dealing with Israel is an incredible one: the sovereign God preserving and directing throughout history the affairs ofContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

November 2 HOLY GOD, WE PRAISE THY NAMEFrom the Te Deum, c. 4th century, Attributed to Ignace Franz, 1719–1790English Translation by Clarence Walworth, 1820–1900In God we make our boast all day long, and we will praise Your name forever. (Psalm 44:8)Much of the origin of this noble expression of praise and worship is lost inContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

November 1 COME, CHRISTIANS, JOIN TO SINGChristian Henry Bateman, 1813–1889Come, let us sing for joy to the Lord; let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation. Let us come before Him with thanksgiving and extol Him with music and song. (Psalm 95:1)A New Testament church should always be a singing church, for sacredContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

November 1.Come, Christians, Join to Sing2.Holy God, We Praise Thy Name3.The God of Abraham Praise4.Praise to the Lord, the Almighty5.Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven6.I Sing the Mighty Power of God7.For All the Saints8.May Jesus Christ Be Praised9.Praise the Savior10.Praise Him! Praise Him!11.Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above12.I Will Praise Him!13.Blessed Assurance14.Rejoice, YeContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

October 31 A MIGHTY FORTRESSWords and Music by Martin Luther, 1483–1546English Translation by Frederick H. Hedge, 1805–1890God is our refuge and strength, an ever present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea. (Psalm 46:1, 2)October 31, 1517, is perhapsContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”