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November 7 FOR ALL THE SAINTSWilliam How, 1823–1897Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race that is marked out for us. (Hebrews 12:1)Someone has described a “saint” as anyContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

November 6 I SING THE MIGHTY POWER OF GODIsaac Watts, 1674–1748, with alterations by othersHe shall have dominion also from sea to sea, and from the rivers unto the ends of the earth. (Psalm 72:8 KJV)Isaac Watts, the father of English hymnody, had a fervent concern about the dismal state of congregational singing that hadContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

November 5 PRAISE, MY SOUL, THE KING OF HEAVENHenry F. Lyte, 1793–1847Praise the Lord, all His works everywhere in His dominion. Praise the Lord, O my soul. (Psalm 103:22)The Christian life that is joyless is a discredit to God and a disgrace to itself.—Maltbie D. BabcockA life of praise and an inner joy and contentmentContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

November 4 PRAISE TO THE LORD, THE ALMIGHTYJoachim Neander, 1650–1680Translated by Catherine Winkworth, 1829–1878Let the people praise Thee, O God; let all the people praise Thee. (Psalm 67:3)Great expressions of praise to God have come from many different traditions and backgrounds. Throughout the centuries God has used the talents of people from various cultures toContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

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”