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November 22 COME, YE THANKFUL PEOPLE, COMEHenry Alford, 1810–1871It is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord, and to sing praises unto Thy name, O most high. (Psalm 92:1 KJV)Our early American leaders wisely realized the importance of having a special day each year in which people could recount their blessings and expressContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

November 21 GREAT IS THY FAITHFULNESSThomas O. Chisholm, 1866–1960Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is Your Faithfulness. (Lamentations 3:22, 23)One of the important lessons the Children of Israel had to learn during their wilderness journey was that God’s provision ofContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

November 20 MY REDEEMERPhilip P. Bliss, 1838–1876In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace that He lavished on us with all wisdom and understanding. (Ephesians 1:7, 8)The text for “My Redeemer,” though a joyful note of praise, was found in the wreckage ofContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

November 19 HIS LOVING KINDNESSSamuel Medley, 1738–1799How priceless is Your unfailing love! Both high and low among men find refuge in the shadow of Your wings. (Psalm 36:7)A Christian should never lose his reason for singing about the Lord and His constant loving kindness. “His praise should continually be in our mouths” (Psalm 34:1). LovingContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

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”