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January 20DEAR LORD AND FATHER OF MANKINDJohn Greenleaf Whittier, 1807–1892In repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is your strength. (Isaiah 30:15)So often in our modern lives we attack our problems with frantic and hurried activity, creating unnecessary stress for ourselves. We easily forget that our heavenly Father can assist us inContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

January 19 BE STILL, MY SOUL Katharina von Schlegel, 1697–? English Translation-Jane L. Borthwick, 1813–1897 Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth. (Psalm 46:10) Spiritual revivals throughout history have always been accompanied by an outburst of new song. This wasContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

January 18SURELY GOODNESS AND MERCYJohn W. Peterson, 1921–Alfred B. Smith, 1916–Answer me, O Lord, out of the goodness of Your love; in Your great mercy turn to me. (Psalm 69:16)Charles Haddon Spurgeon, known as the “Prince of Preachers” of the 19th century, labored for more than 20 years on his unrivaled commentary of the Psalms,Continue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

January 17 THE KING OF LOVE MY SHEPHERD IS Henry W. Baker, 1821–1877 For He is our God and we are the people of His pasture, the flock under His care. (Psalm 95:7) The beloved words of Psalm 23 have undoubtedly provided greater comfort and encouragement to God’s people through the years than any otherContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

January 16 GOD MOVES IN A MYSTERIOUS WAY William Cowper, 1731–1800 Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable His judgments… (Romans 11:33) Good when He gives, supremely good, nor less when He denies. Even crosses from His sovereign hand are blessings in disguise. —Unknown The hymn “GodContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”