One of Fanny Crosby’s many hymns which was not at all popular when it was first published. Cliff Barrows, of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association team, was introduced to this wonderful hymn eighty years after it was written, and the rest, as they say, is history. Listen to the show for more details and a…

Written by Henry van Dyke in 1907, this hymn was inspired by the Berkshire mountains. Mr. van Dyke was an extremely accomplished man, to say the least. Listen to the show for his story. Performed by: /strong> Download “Joyful, Joyful” (mp3) from “James Morrison: Gospel Collection Volume One” by James Morrison Classic Fox Records  …

Little is known about Katharina von Schlegel, the German author of this poem. Her words, joined with the haunting strains of “Finlandia” by Jean Sibelius, have made this a classic hymn. It was widely sung during World War II when it comforted an entire nation. Music in this episode: Prayers For This Century…”Be Still, My…

This great old hymn was written over a hundred years ago, but took less than thirty minutes to compose. Listen to the show to hear the surprising story. Music: Instrumental accompaniment during the reading: Randy Sanders Vocal Performance: Download “Sweet By and By” (mp3) from “Little is Much” by Kevin Short ItsAboutMusic.com Buy at iTunes…

As I record this, it is Easter week, considered by many to be the most holy of weeks in the Christian calendar. We celebrate the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ, the eternal son of God, who conquered death and thereby sealed Satan’s fate and made it possible for you and for me to…

This hymn-prayer, written in 1898 and loosely based on Paul’s testimony in Philippians 3, was written by Johnson Oatman, author of “Count Your Blessings” and thousands of other hymns. Listen to find out more! Special thanks to Don for giving his permission to use his recording of this great hymn on today’s show. Please help…

Written by a teenager, this hymn illustrates that one does not need chronological maturity for God to use a person! Hymn performed by wahba. My Jesus I Love Thee William R. Featherston My Jesus, I love Thee, I know Thou art mine; For Thee all the follies of sin I resign; My gracious Redeemer, my…

This hymn celebrates that which brings the salvation of our sins, for “…without the shedding of blood, there is no remission of sins…” Music: brokenBox…“Nothing But The Blood” Nothing But The Blood Robert Lowry What can wash away my sin? Nothing but the blood of Jesus; What can make me whole again? Nothing but the…

O Holy Night, one of Christendom’s most beautiful hymns, has a very surprising background! Music: Background: Benjamin Shafer Band Sung by: The New Autonomous Folk Singers O Holy Night Lyrics: Placide Clappeau Music: Adolphe Charles Adam O Holy Night! The stars are brightly shining, It is the night of the dear Saviour’s birth. Long lay…

Today we’ll find out the history of “Oh, Come All Ye Faithful”, James’ favourite carol! Music Theme: Bryan Duncan and the NehoSoul Band…”This Christmas” Organ music: Julie Melton Man: Gary Sundblad Song: Jill Parr