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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”

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”