Category Archives: Bible

June 14 ROOM AT THE CROSS FOR YOUWords and Music by Ira R. Stanphill, 1914–1994But God demonstrates His own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. (Romans 5:8)Out of the varied experiences of a fruitful life have come the many moving hymns of Ira F. Stanphill. As aContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

June 13 LET JESUS COME INTO YOUR HEARTWords and Music by Lelia N. Morris, 1862–1929I tell you, now is the time of God’s favor, now is the day of salvation. (2 Corinthians 6:2)Gospel songs that urgently ask people to respond to Christ’s invitation for salvation have had a powerful influence in evangelism since they wereContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

June 12 THE NINETY AND NINEElizabeth C. Clephane, 1830–1869There will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who do not need to repent. (Luke 15:7)The Bible teaches that man does not seek after God, but that God initiates the search for lost man. “The Ninety and Nine,”Continue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

June 11 I HEARD THE VOICE OF JESUS SAYHoratius Bonar, 1808–1889Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the water; and you who have no money, come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without cost. (Isaiah 55:1)Thy grace first made me feel my sin; it taught me to believe. ThenContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

June 10 ART THOU WEARY?John M. Neale, 1818–1866Adapted from the Greek of Stephen the Sabaite, 725–815The Spirit and the bride say, “Come.” And let him who hears say, “Come!” Whoever is thirsty, let him come; and whoever wishes, let him take the free gift of the water of life. (Revelation 22:17)I have read in PlatoContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”