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September 28 O WORD OF GOD INCARNATEWilliam W. How, 1823–1897All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. (2 Timothy 3:16, 17)Everyone has a basic premise for his life’s convictions. The Christian begins with JesusContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

September 27 THE SANDS OF TIME ARE SINKINGAnne Ross Cousin, 1824–1906And I—in righteousness I will see Your face; when I awake, I will be satisfied with seeing Your likeness. (Psalm 17:15)What beautiful pictures of Christ and our relationship to Him as His bride are portrayed for us in this lovely hymn text which was inspiredContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

September 26 WHEN ALL THY MERCIES, O MY GODJoseph Addison, 1672–1719Oh, give thanks unto the Lord, for He is good; for His mercy endureth forever. (1 Chronicles 16:11 KJV)A reflection upon God’s blessings will always result in a response of worship and praise; a neglect of gratitude will eventually produce a lifestyle of self-centeredness.Joseph Addison,Continue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

September 25 FADE, FADE, EACH EARTHLY JOYJane C. Bonar, 1821–1884Love the Lord, all His saints! The Lord preserves the faithful, but the proud He pays back in full. Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the Lord. (Psalm 31:23, 24)Each of us was created for the purpose of enjoying the fellowship ofContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

September 24 JESUS, I AM RESTING, RESTINGJean Sophia Pigott, 1845–1882In repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is your strength. (Isaiah 30:15)John Wesley, the flaming evangelist of the 18th century, once stated that Christians must “learn to live with a slack rein.” If that were true then, it is even more necessaryContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”