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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”

August 22 WHITER THAN SNOWJames Nicholson, c. 1828–1876Cleanse me with hyssop, and I will be clean; wash me, and I will be whiter than snow. (Psalm 51:7)God’s people have been placed in their particular circle of influence so they can demonstrate purity and a concern for righteousness. If we do not fulfill this role, whoContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

August 21 MORE ABOUT JESUSEliza E. Hewitt, 1851–1920I want to know Christ and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of sharing in His sufferings, becoming like Him in His death, and so, somehow, to attain to the resurrection from the dead. (Philippians 3:10, 11)The Christian gospel is thrilling to contemplate. It is soContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”