Hymn Stories

IN THIS EPISODE: "O Thou From Whom All Goodness Flows" by Thomas Haweis (1734-1820)O Thou, from whom all goodness flows,I raise my soul to Thee;In all my sorrows, conflicts, woes,Dear Lord, remember me!When in the solemn hour of deathI wait Thy just decree,Be this the prayer of my last breath,Dear Lord, remember me!And when before Thy throne I stand,And lift my soul to Thee,Then, with the saints at Thy right hand,Dear Lord, remember me!Show Notes: "Beautiful Hope" by Keta "Stronger" by Alan Spiljak "Clouds" by Alan Spiljak Facebook: www.facebook.com/storiesofhymnsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hymn.stories/Hymn Stories is a part of the Media Gratiae Podcast Network.

IN THIS EPISODE: "I Gave My Life for Thee" by Francis Ridley Havergal (1836-1879)I was following very far off, always doubting and fearing. I think I had come to Jesus with a trembling, hem-touching faith, but it was a coming the press, and behind, never seeing His face, or feeling sure that He loved me, though I was clear that I could not do without Him, and wanted to serve and follow Him. Show Notes: "Light Blue by Alan SpiljackFacebook: www.facebook.com/storiesofhymnsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hymn.stories/Hymn Stories is a part of the Media Gratiae Podcast Network.

IN THIS EPISODE: "Come Ye Sinners Poor and Needy" by Joseph Hart (1712-1768)Joseph Hart described his life as an uneasy restless round of sinning and repenting, working and dreading. He languished in a deep conviction of the evil of his nature, the hardness of his heart, and the wickedness of his life. This all changed on Whitsunday 1757 when he attended a service at the Moravian Chapel in Fetterlane.Notes:  "Sunrise at Mount" Fuji by Avbe "Our Goodnight" by Philip G. Anderson Facebook: www.facebook.com/storiesofhymnsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hymn.stories/Hymn Stories is a part of the Media Gratiae Podcast Network.

IN THIS EPISODE: "Show Pity, Lord; O Lord, Forgive" by Isaac Watts (1674-1748)It was a time in England when laws against nonconformity to the state religion were enforced with bitterness. Young Watts was often carried in his mother’s arms to the town jail, where she visited his father, imprisoned for conscience’s sake.Show Notes:  "Kapoho" by REW "Show Pity, Lord" by Naomi White Facebook: www.facebook.com/storiesofhymnsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hymn.stories/Hymn Stories is a part of the Media Gratiae Podcast Network.

IN THIS EPISODE: "Here O'er the Earth as a Stranger I Roam" by C. W. Ainsworth (1817-1851)Many years ago there lived a coal miner in Staffordshire, England. He and his wife had a dear little girl, the last of their five children. This daughter was the light of the coal miner’s eyes. Each night, after traipsing from the pit, she would meet him at the door of their little cottage and welcome him home.Show Notes:  "A Quiet Harbor" by Moment Music "Hemel" by Sjors Mans Facebook: www.facebook.com/storiesofhymnsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hymn.stories/Hymn Stories is a part of the Media Gratiae Podcast Network.

IN THIS EPISODE: "Commit Thou All That Grieves Thee" by Paul Gerhardt (1607-1676)Suddenly, there was a noise at the window. All eyes turned toward the sound, and they were shocked to see a black bird at the window sill, pecking the pane. Dobry knew exactly what it was, for this was an old friend. Several years before, Dobry’s grandfather had taken a raven out of the nest. The old man had tamed it, and then set it at liberty. Now it had returned.Show Notes:  "Stars Above" by Alan Spiljack "Nimbus" by Braden Deal Facebook: www.facebook.com/storiesofhymnsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hymn.stories/Hymn Stories is a part of the Media Gratiae Podcast Network.

IN THIS EPISODE: "Great High Priest We View Thee Stooping" by Joseph Hart (1711-1768)A reflection on how some hymns of old can draw us into deeper love for and devotion to our Lord. Show Notes: "You Will Never Walk Alone" by Maciej Sadowski Facebook: www.facebook.com/storiesofhymnsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hymn.stories/Hymn Stories is a part of the Media Gratiae Podcast Network.

IN THIS EPISODE: "With Heavenly Power, O Lord, Defend" by Rowland Hill (1744-1833)Rowland Hill was called on to bear up under a great weight as he kept his hand to the plow. Consider what he wrote in his journal in regards to a meeting in which he preached: “There was such a noise with beating of pans, shovels, blowing of horns and ringing of bells, that I could scarce hear myself speak. Though we were pelted with much dirt, and eggs, I was enabled to preach out my sermon.” Show Notes: "Beautiful Hope" by Ketsa "Our Goodnight" by Philip G. Anderson "APPLETON" by William Boyce Facebook: www.facebook.com/storiesofhymnsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hymn.stories/Hymn Stories is a part of the Media Gratiae Podcast Network.

IN THIS EPISODE: "Nearer My God to Thee" by Sarah Flower Adams (1805-1848)A dread crept into Ethel’s heart. “That’s not for me….It means the old-time martyrs." She tried to shake off the feeling. How could the dark path bring her nearer to God?Show Notes:  "Nearer, My God, to Thee" performed by Sophia Bush "Requiem" by Sarah Spring "Sanctify" by Brock Hewitt Facebook: www.facebook.com/storiesofhymnsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hymn.stories/Hymn Stories is a part of the Media Gratiae Podcast Network.

IN THIS EPISODE: "Arise, My Soul, Arise" by Charles Wesley (1707-1788)In the year 1742, Charles Wesley wrote the hymn “Arise, My Soul, Arise.” This hymn has been an aid to souls since its publication. Christians will never tire of singing songs that remind us of our soul’s redemption by the Lamb that was slain. Show Notes:  "Arise, My Soul, Arise" sung at Capitol Hill Baptist Church "Beyond the Willow Tree" by Holly Jones "Clapotis Dominique" by Chaprentier Facebook: www.facebook.com/storiesofhymnsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hymn.stories/Hymn Stories is a part of the Media Gratiae Podcast Network.