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August 27 LORD, I WANT TO BE A CHRISTIANSpiritualHe has given us His very great and precious promises, so that through them you may participate in the divine nature and escape the corruption in the world caused by evil desire. (2 Peter 1:4)A CHRISTIAN IS …A mind through which Christ thinks;A heart through which ChristContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

August 26 LIVING FOR JESUSThomas O. Chisholm, 1866–1960Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God—which is your spiritual worship. Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. (Romans 12:1,Continue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

August 25 TAKE MY LIFE AND LET IT BEFrances R. Havergal, 1836–1879So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God. (1 Corinthians 10:31)In this day of self-centered living and pleasure-oriented lifestyle, the total commitment to God of body, mind, and possessions portrayed in this text isContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

August 24 O TO BE LIKE THEE!Thomas O. Chisholm, 1866–1960For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. (Ephesians 2:10)Great Master, teach us with Your skillful hand;Let not the music that is in us die!Great Sculptor, hew and polish us; nor letHiddenContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

August 23 SITTING AT THE FEET OF JESUSSource of words and music unknownMary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her. (Luke 10:42)The story of Martha the worker and Mary the worshiper (Luke 10:38–42) illustrates an important spiritual principle: We please our Lord most when we learn to sitContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”