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October 13 ONWARD, CHRISTIAN SOLDIERSSabine Baring-Gould, 1834–1924Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. (2 Timothy 2:3 KJV)The Christian life is often compared in Scripture to a warfare—the struggle of sin against righteousness and of the flesh versus the spirit. Each follower of Christ is called to be a “good” soldier. ThisContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

October 12 LEAD ON, O KING ETERNALErnest W. Shurtleff, 1862–1917I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but alsoContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

October 11 REVIVE US AGAINWilliam P. Mackay, 1839–1885Will You not revive us again, that Your people may rejoice in You? (Psalm 85:6)The most desperate need of our day is a spiritual and moral renewal. This revival must begin with God’s people, you and me—the Church. It must be more than a mere increase in churchContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

October 10 WORK, FOR THE NIGHT IS COMINGAnnie L. Coghill, 1836–1907As long as it is day, we must do the work of Him who sent Me. Night is coming when no one can work. (John 9:4)Do not pray for easy lives; pray to be stronger men! Do not pray for tasks equal to your powers.Continue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

October 9 YE CHRISTIAN HERALDSBourne H. Draper, 1775–1843How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, “your God reigns!” (Isaiah 52:7)Many of us are often guilty of taking our pastors, missionaries, and Christian leaders for granted.Continue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”