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March 23THERE SHALL BE SHOWERS OF BLESSINGDaniel W. Whittle, 1840–1901I will send down showers in season; there will be showers of blessing. (Ezekiel 34:26)How disheartening it is to see a once fertile field that has been rendered hardened and useless by a drought. Land that was intended to produce a rich harvest for its ownerContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

March 22NOTHING BUT THE BLOODWords and Music by Robert Lowry, 1826–1899“ … without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness.” (Hebrews 9:22)The teaching of the Bible, in both the Old and New Testaments, is very clear regarding God’s forgiveness of man’s sin. Only a perfect blood sacrifice would satisfy the Father’s requirement of holiness.Continue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

March 21REDEEMEDFanny J. Crosby, 1820–1915Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; His love endures forever. Let the redeemed of the Lord say this— (Psalm 107:1, 2)All my theology is reduced to this narrow compass—Christ Jesus came into this world to save sinners.—Archibald AlexanderThe word redeemed implies the idea of a slave standing onContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

March 20HIGHER GROUNDJohnson Oatman Jr., 1856–1922I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 3:14)How sad it is to observe someone who has never lived up to his real potential. It is tragic to watch an individual who has great ability that isContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

March 19BE THOU MY VISIONText—Irish hymn, c. 8th century • Music—Irish MelodyTranslated by Mary E. Byrne, 1880–1931Versified by Eleanor H. Hull, 1860–1935Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he. (Proverbs 29:18)Truly our visionary attitude throughout life is often the difference between success and mediocrity. One isContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”