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June 9 THERE’S A WIDENESS IN GOD’S MERCYFrederick W. Faber, 1814–1863But Thou, O Lord, art a God full of compassion, and gracious longsuffering, and plenteous in mercy and truth. (Psalm 86:15 KJV)A wealth of truth about the depth of God’s love and mercy is expressed simply but eloquently in this choice two-line hymn text writtenContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

June 8 DEPTH OF MERCYCharles Wesley, 1707–1788You are kind and forgiving, O Lord, abounding in love to all who call on You. (Psalm 86:5)Although Charles Wesley had been trained for the Anglican church ministry and had been active in religious activities, there came a time when he realized that he had never personally experienced God’sContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

June 7 WONDERFUL GRACE OF JESUSWords and Music by Haldor Lillenas, 1885–1959For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, so that you through His poverty might become rich. (2 Corinthians 8:9)The wonderful grace of Jesus will be the theme that willContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

June 6 SAVED BY GRACEFanny J. Crosby, 1820–1915And I—in righteousness I will see Your face; when I awake, I will be satisfied with seeing Your likeness. (Psalm 17:15)I am living for the moment when my Savior’s face I see—Oh, the thrill of that first meeting, when His glory shines on me!When His voice like sweetestContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

June 5 GRACE GREATER THAN OUR SINJulia H. Johnston, 1849–1919But where sin increased, grace increased all the more, so that, just as sin reigned in death, so also grace might reign through righteousness to bring eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. (Romans 5:20, 21)God’s grace is not merely a sufficient grace; it is anContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”