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August 20 CLEANSE MEJ. Edwin Orr, 1912–1988If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. (1 John 1:9)The inspiration of a thrilling revival in New Zealand prompted the late J. Edwin Orr to blend the 23rd and 24th verses of Psalm 139Continue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

James Edwin Orr was born January 15, 1912, in Belfast, Ireland, to William Stewart and Rose (Wright) Orr. William Orr, who was a jeweler, had United States and British citizenship, so his children did as well. There were eventually to be five children born to William and Rose Orr, with one child dying in infancyContinue reading “James Edwin Orr”

August 19 O FOR A CLOSER WALK WITH GODWilliam Cowper, 1731–1800So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in Him, rooted and built up in Him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness. (Colossians 2:6)The Christian life begins with a step of faith for salvation.Continue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

August 18 MAY THE MIND OF CHRIST, MY SAVIORKate B. Wilkinson, 1859–1928Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 2:5)In the home Christ-likeness is kindness;In business it is honesty;Toward the weak it is burden bearing;Toward the sinner it is evangelism;Toward ourselves it is self-control;Toward God it is reverence, love andContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

August 17 I NEED THEE EVERY HOURAnnie S. Hawks, 1835–1918Refrain added by Robert LowryIn the day of my trouble I will call to You, for You will answer me. (Psalm 86:7)This deeply personal hymn came from the heart of a busy housewife and mother who had no idea of the spiritual strength that her ownContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”