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August 7 I WANT A PRINCIPLE WITHINCharles Wesley, 1707–1788So I strive always to keep my conscience clear before God and man. (Acts 24:16)Order my footsteps by Thy Word,And make my heart sincere;Let sin have no dominion, Lord,But keep my conscience clear.—UnknownThe Bible has much to say about the importance of a Christian having a strongContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

August 6 I WOULD BE LIKE JESUSJames Rowe, 1865–1933For those God foreknew He also predestined to be conformed to the likeness of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many brothers. (Romans 8:29)I may not understand, Lord, but one day I shall seeThy loving hand was taking pains to fashion me like Thee.—UnknownThereContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

August 5 OPEN MY EYES, THAT I MAY SEEWords and Music by Clara H. Scott, 1841–1897Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in Your law. (Psalm 119:18)The Scriptures teach that our faith in Christ employs all of our God-given senses:SIGHT—“Look unto me, and be saved, all the ends of the earth” (Isaiah 45:22).HEARING—“Hear,Continue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

August 4 BREAK THOU THE BREAD OF LIFEMary Ann Lathbury, 1841–1913I am the bread of life. He who comes to Me will never go hungry, and he who believes in Me will never be thirsty. (John 6:35)As Christians, our supreme occupation must always be with Christ Himself—not merely our church, denomination or religious system. ReadingContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

August 3 MY JESUS, AS THOU WILT!Benjamin Schmolck, 1672–1737Translated by Jane L. Borthwick, 1813–1897I desire to do Your will, O my God; Your law is within my heart. (Psalm 40:8)My will is not my own till Thou has made it Thine; if it would reach the monarch’s throne it must its crown resign. It onlyContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”