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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”

July 10 NO ONE UNDERSTANDS LIKE JESUSWords and Music by John W. Peterson, 1921–For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet was without sin. Let us then approach the throne of graceContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

July 9 DOES JESUS CARE?Frank E. Graeff, 1860–1919And surely I will be with you always, to the very end of the age. (Matthew 28:20)God whispers in our pleasures but shouts in our pain.—C. S. LewisFrank E. Graeff, author of this hymn text, knew what it was to wonder, as most of God’s children do atContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”