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July 15 HE HIDETH MY SOULFanny J. Crosby, 1820–1915I will put you in a cleft in the rock and cover you with my hand. (Exodus 33:22)The beloved blind American poet Fanny Jane Crosby did not begin writing gospel texts until her mid-forties. But from then on, inspiring words seemed to flow constantly from her heart,Continue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

July 14 FROM EVERY STORMY WIND THAT BLOWSHugh Stowell, 1799–1865When you pass through the waters, I will be with you … (Isaiah 43:2)God sometimes shuts the door and shuts us in,That He may speak, perchance through grief or pain;And softly, heart to heart, above the dinMay teach some precious truth to us again.—UnknownIn Old TestamentContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

July 13 A SHELTER IN THE TIME OF STORMVernon J. Charlesworth, 1838–? with alterationYou are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance. (Psalm 32:7)Storms often hit the northern coast of England bringing distress to the many small fishing vessels that ply the coastal waters. It isContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

July 12 HIDING IN THEEWilliam O. Cushing, 1823–1902But the Lord has become my fortress, and my God the rock in whom I take refuge. (Psalm 94:22)In childhood when we were frightened we wanted to run and hide in our mother’s or father’s arms until we felt the danger had passed. In the same way whenContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

July 11 GOD WILL TAKE CARE OF YOUCivilla D. Martin, 1869–1948Cast your cares on the Lord and He will sustain you; He will never let the righteous fall. (Psalm 55:22)Do we as Christians trust God for salvation and eternal life yet at times doubt that He will tenderly care for us in our daily life?Continue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”