Lifespring! HymnStories

Hosted BySteve Webb

The stories behind the great Christian hymns, after which you will hear a version of the hymn performed by some of the most talented musicians and singers.

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HS45: Lifespring! HymnStories “Rescue The Perishing”

March 19, 2008 OG_Godcaster 00:06:11

Fanny Crosby was one of the most prolific hymn writers the...

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HS44: Lifespring! HymnStories “I Need Thee Every Hour”

February 13, 2008 OG_Godcaster 00:05:35

This wonderful song has been an inspiration for generations. Even the...

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HS43: Lifespring! HymnStories “Rock Of Ages”

January 30, 2008 OG_Godcaster 00:05:43

Today we learn about the classic “Rock Of Ages”. There’s a...

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HS42: Lifespring! HymnStories “What Child Is This?”

December 18, 2007 OG_Godcaster 00:07:42

Our carol today is “What Child Is This.” This, this is...

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HS41: Lifespring! HymnStories “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel”

December 11, 2007 OG_Godcaster 00:07:24

The origins of this plaintive carol date to medieval times. In...

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HS40: Lifespring! HymnStories “It Came Upon A Midnight Clear”

December 4, 2007 OG_Godcaster 00:08:06

Today, we’re going to hear the story behind the beautiful Christmas...

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HS39: Lifespring! HymnStories “Stand Up, Stand Up For Jesus”

September 10, 2007 OG_Godcaster 00:05:05

An amazing and surprising story lies behind this great hymn, which...

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HS38: Lifespring! HymnStories “There Is A Fountain”

August 29, 2007 OG_Godcaster 00:07:16

William Cowper is one of God’s gracious gifts to those suffering...

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HS37: Lifespring! HymnStories “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot”

June 21, 2007 OG_Godcaster 00:07:12

The story of Fisk University, and how American music history was...

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