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November 12 I WILL PRAISE HIM!Margaret J. Harris, 19th centuryTo Him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by His blood, and has made us to be a kingdom and priests to serve His God and Father—to Him be glory and power for ever and ever! Amen. (Revelation 1:5b–6)An attitude of happinessContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

November 11 SING PRAISE TO GOD WHO REIGNS ABOVEJohann J. Schutz, 1640–1690Translated by Frances E. Cox, 1812–1897The Lord reigns, let the earth be glad; let the distant shores rejoice. (Psalm 97:1)Following the Protestant Reformation, which was climaxed by Martin Luther’s posting of the 95 theses at the Cathedral of Wittenberg in 1517, Lutheranism became theContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

November 10 PRAISE HIM! PRAISE HIM!Fanny J. Crosby, 1820–1915I will praise the Lord all my life; I will sing praise to my God as long as I live. (Psalm 146:2)Christianity is not a theory or speculation, but a life; not a philosophy of life, but a living presence. This realization can turn any gloom intoContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

November 9 PRAISE THE SAVIORThomas Kelly, 1769–1854In Him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of Him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of His will, in order that we, who were the first to hope in Christ, might be for the praise of His glory. (Ephesians 1:11,Continue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

November 8 MAY JESUS CHRIST BE PRAISEDGerman hymn, c. 1800Translated by Edward Caswall, 1814–1878I will extol the Lord at all times: His praise will always be on my lips. (Psalm 34:1)Forms of worship services vary according to the cultural backgrounds, personalities, and traditions of the believers. Some Christians feel that true worship is best achievedContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”