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October 20 THE SON OF GOD GOES FORTH TO WARReginald Heber, 1783–1826Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be men of courage; be strong. (1 Corinthians 16:13)This text was written in 1812 by Reginald Heber, an important 19th century Anglican church hymn writer. Heber wrote it especially for use on St. Stephen’s Day,Continue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

October 19 AM I A SOLDIER OF THE CROSS?Isaac Watts, 1674–1748Endure hardship with us like a good solder of Christ Jesus. No one serving as a soldier gets involved in civilian affairs—he wants to please his commanding officer. (2 Timothy 2:3, 4)The Church founded by Christ has been built on the blood of martyrs. ItContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

October 18 WHO IS ON THE LORD’S SIDE?Frances R. Havergal, 1836–1879… offer yourselves to God, as those who have been brought from death to life; and offer the parts of your body to Him as instruments of righteousness. (Romans 6:13)As Christians, we are to take our places in God’s army and not be ashamed toContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

October 17 MY SOUL, BE ON THY GUARDGeorge Heath, 1750–1822Therefore I do not run like a man running aimlessly; I do not fight like a man beating the air. I beat my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the prize.Continue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

October 16 MUST JESUS BEAR THE CROSS ALONE?Thomas Shepherd, 1665–1739Then He called the crowd to Him along with His disciples and said: “If anyone would come after Me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow Me.” (Mark 8:34)The scriptural qualifications for discipleship are very clear: Self-denial and a resolve to bearContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”