Category Archives: Bible

July 18 ALL YOUR ANXIETYWords and Music by Edward Henry Joy, 1871–1941Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you. (1 Peter 5:7)Upon the Lord your burden cast,To Him bring all your care;He will sustain and hold you fast,And give thee strength to bear.—UnknownWorry, anxiety, and depression have been the subjects of manyContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

July 17 UNDER HIS WINGSWilliam O. Cushing, 1823–1902He will cover you with His feathers, and under His wings you will find refuge. (Psalm 91:4)Daily living is often filled with unexpected dangers. We never know what lies ahead as we begin each new day. How does a person cope with uncertainty and have the stability toContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

July 16 JESUS NEVER FAILSWords and Music by Arthur A. Luther, 1891–1960Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away. (Matthew 24:35)Just when my hopes have vanished, just when my friends forsake,Just when the fight is thickest, just when with fear I shake,Then comes a still small whisper, “Fear not myContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

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”