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August 30 I SURRENDER ALLJudson W. Van De Venter, 1855–1939Anyone who does not take his cross and follow Me is not worthy of Me. Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it. (Matthew 10:38, 39)The Bible teaches us that brokenness is a prerequisite to blessingContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

August 29 PRECIOUS LORD, TAKE MY HANDThomas A. Dorsey, 1899–1993For I am the Lord, your God, who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, “Do not fear; I will help you.” (Isaiah 41:13)Out of a broken heart after his wife and newly born son had both died, Thomas Dorsey cried to hisContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

August 28 ALL THE WAY MY SAVIOR LEADS MEFanny J. Crosby, 1820–1915For this God is our God forever and ever; He will be our guide even to the end. (Psalm 48:14)Often we become discouraged because we cannot see God’s long range plan of guidance for our lives. We need to remember that God has promisedContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

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”