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April 6NEAR THE CROSSFanny J. Crosby, 1820–1915For God was pleased to have all His fullness dwell in Him, and through Him to reconcile to Himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through His blood, shed on the cross. (Colossians 1:19, 20)The cross was a superb triumph over Satan,Continue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

April 5I GAVE MY LIFE FOR THEEFrances R. Havergal, 1836–1879And He died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for Him who died for them and was raised again. (2 Corinthians 5:15)A vivid painting of Christ, wearing His crown of thorns as He stands before Pilate and the mob,Continue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

April 4WOUNDED FOR MEW. G. Ovens, 1870–1945 (verse 1)Gladys W. Roberts, 1888–? (verses 2-5)To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in His steps. (1 Peter 2:21)Death by crucifixion was one of the worst forms of dying. No Roman citizen was ever crucified; this horribleContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

MAY 28 Reading 148 ENDLESS PEACE Isaiah 63–66 ” ‘As the new heavens and the new earth that I make will endure before Me,’ declares the Lord, ‘so will your name and descendants endure’ ” (Isa. 66:22).Beyond the judgment at history’s end lies endless peace and joy. Just as beyond the cross, peace awaits theContinue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”

MAY 27 Reading 147 DAWN OF A NEW AGE Isaiah 59–62 “The sun will no more be your light by day, nor will the brightness of the moon shine on you, for the Lord will be your everlasting light, and your God will be your glory” (Isa. 60:19).We can catch only a glimpse of theContinue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”