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August 8 TEACH ME THY WAY, O LORDWords and Music by ManseIl Ramsey, 1849–1923Teach me your way, O Lord; lead me in a straight path. (Psalm 27:11)I have held many things in my hands, and I have lost them all; but whatever I have placed in God’s hands, that I still possess.—Martin LutherI thank GodContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

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”