The Complete Book of HymnsTyndale House Publishers, Inc., 2015 M01 12 - 704 pages The Complete Book of Hymns brings to life the stories behind more than 600 hymns and worship songs. With background on the composer, the inspiration behind the lyrics, scriptural references for devotional consideration, and a sampling of the song lyrics, this book brings forth the message of these great songs of the faith like never before! |
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... became itinerant evangelists, preaching and helping the poor of Italy. He wrote sixty hymns of praise and worship and encouraged church music in every way he could. The original text of this hymn was probably written by Francis during ...
... became itinerant evangelists, preaching and helping the poor of Italy. He wrote sixty hymns of praise and worship and encouraged church music in every way he could. The original text of this hymn was probably written by Francis during ...
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... became chaplain to Princess Mary of Orange. But when he spoke against the immorality of the royal court, he soon found himself without a job. Later he was imprisoned in the Tower of London by James II for refusing to read the king's ...
... became chaplain to Princess Mary of Orange. But when he spoke against the immorality of the royal court, he soon found himself without a job. Later he was imprisoned in the Tower of London by James II for refusing to read the king's ...
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... became famous not only in America but around the world. Sometimes God works in surprising ways. As a teenager Jerry was a singer in northern Maine, then he moved to Oklahoma before going to California in the 1960s during the Jesus ...
... became famous not only in America but around the world. Sometimes God works in surprising ways. As a teenager Jerry was a singer in northern Maine, then he moved to Oklahoma before going to California in the 1960s during the Jesus ...
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... became so obsessed that, because he was left-handed, he learned to play it with the instrument upside down. The second turning point came when he became a Christian at the age ofeighteen, and the third turning point came after a roller ...
... became so obsessed that, because he was left-handed, he learned to play it with the instrument upside down. The second turning point came when he became a Christian at the age ofeighteen, and the third turning point came after a roller ...
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... became popular throughout England. But the king was not popular among Methodists, who did not want to sing praises to their earthly king. It is thought that Charles Wesley probably wrote the hymn “Come, Thou Almighty King” anonymously ...
... became popular throughout England. But the king was not popular among Methodists, who did not want to sing praises to their earthly king. It is thought that Charles Wesley probably wrote the hymn “Come, Thou Almighty King” anonymously ...
Common terms and phrases
Alleluia angels asked beautiful became began Bible Birth blessed blood born bring called child Christian church Comfort coming Corinthians cross crown dark death died earth England Ephesians eternal face faith Father fear follow give glory God’s gospel grace hand hath heart heaven Hebrews Holy Hope hymn Isaiah Jesus Christ John King later leads light lives look Lord Luke Matthew meet morning never night pastor peace permission praise pray prayer promise Psalm published Redeemer rest Romans Salvation Savior says Scriptures shine sing sins song soon sorrow soul speak Spirit stand stanza story sweet tell thanks Thee Themes Thine things Thou thought Translated trust tune verse voice walk wanted wonderful Worship write written wrote young
Popular passages
Page 9 - The LORD, ye know, is GOD indeed ; Without our aid He did us make : We are His flock, He doth us feed, And for His sheep He doth us take.
Page 377 - The tumult and the shouting dies — The captains and the kings depart; Still stands Thine ancient Sacrifice, An humble and a contrite heart. Lord God of Hosts, be with us vet, Lest we forget — lest we forget!
Page 301 - I HEARD the voice of Jesus say, " Come unto Me and rest ; Lay down, thou weary one, lay down Thy head upon My breast !" I came to Jesus as I was, Weary, and worn, and sad ; I found in Him a resting-place, And He has made me glad. 2 I heard the voice of Jesus say, " Behold, I freely give The living water ; thirsty one, Stoop down, and drink, and live...
Page 377 - If, drunk with sight of power, we loose Wild tongues that have not Thee in awe, Such boastings as the Gentiles use, Or lesser breeds without the Law— Lord God of Hosts, be with us yet, Lest we forget— left we forget!
Page 330 - God's free bounty glorify. True belief and true repentance, Every grace that brings us nigh, Without money, Come to Jesus Christ and buy.
Page 270 - GLORIOUS things of thee are spoken, Zion, city of our God ! He whose word cannot be broken, Formed thee for his own abode : On the Rock of Ages founded — What can shake thy sure repose? With salvation's walls surrounded, Thou may'st smile at all thy foes.
Page 259 - To you, in David's town, this day Is born, of David's line, The Saviour, who is Christ the Lord ; And this shall be the sign : — 4 " The heavenly babe you there shall find To human view displayed, All meanly wrapped in swathing bands, And in a manger laid.
Page 241 - O LITTLE town of Bethlehem, How still we see thee lie! Above thy deep and dreamless sleep The silent stars go by; Yet in thy dark streets shineth The everlasting Light; The hopes and fears of all the years Are met in thee to-night.
Page 127 - IN the cross of Christ I glory, Towering o'er the wrecks of time ; All the light of sacred story Gathers round its head sublime.