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October 25 FAITH IS THE VICTORYJohn H. Yates, 1837–1900… this is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith. (1 John 5:4)Saving faith must always be reflected in a working faith. Our response of faith to the redemptive work of Christ transforms us; but then we need a daily motivating faith if weContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

October 24 FAITH OF OUR FATHERSFrederick W. Faber, 1814–1863Contend for the faith that was once for all entrusted to the saints. (Jude 3)If you don’t have a cause that is worth dying for, you very likely don’t have anything worth living for.—UnknownOften we fail to realize the great price many of our forefathers paid toContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

October 23 GOD OF OUR FATHERSDaniel C. Roberts, 1841–1907If my people, who are called by My name, will humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land. (2 Chronicles 7:14)After what I owe toContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

October 22 SOLDIERS OF CHRIST, ARISECharles Wesley, 1707–1788Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. (Ephesians 6:10, 11)Followers of Christ are also His soldiers—called to do battle with the forces of Satan and evil.Continue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

October 21 FIGHT THE GOOD FIGHT WITH ALL THY MIGHTJohn S. B. Monsell, 1811–1875Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses. (1 Timothy 6:12)As Christians, one of our chief characteristics should be courage,Continue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”