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Behind the Hymn


The stories behind the hymns

Sharing the stories behind everyday hymns such as Amazing Grace, Beyond The Sunset ,At Calvary, A Titanic Hymn and many more.

Hymns and Their Stories (Lesson One) - Theology at Your Fingertips

The hymn first appeared in Triumphant Service Songs, a hymnal published by the Rodeheaver Company in 1933. It has been a favorite with ...

And Can It Be? | story behind the hymn | lyrics study | performance

A classic Charles Wesley hymn which he wrote on the occasion of his conversion. Methodists and other Christians have long found this to be a ...

The Stories Behind The Hymns - Katy Kinard

“I'd Rather Have Jesus” was written in 1922 by Rhea F. Millerthe tune written by George Beverly Shea. This poem was left on a piano in the Shea home by Bev ...

Hymn Guide: And Can It Be - Anglican Compass

This is the first of a series on sacred hymns, the story behind them, their text, a recording, and a simple companion devotional. “Many a ...

Blessed Assurance - The Story Behind the Hymn - YouTube

Listen to Blessed Assurance: https://streamlink.to/hymns-of-the-son Read more hymn stories: https://www.reawakenhymns.com/books Learn the ...

The Story Behind The Hymn – I Know Whom I Have Believed

This beloved hymn written by Major Daniel Webster Whittle, the exact date of his composition is not known, but it was originally published in ...

Stories behind the hymns | Alessandra Sorace

This eighth-century, anonymous, Irish hymn text expresses, in the quaint Celtic style, the ageless need of man to have a heavenly vision.

The Story Behind (Hymn Histories) ‣ Hymncharts.com

Discover the fascinating stories behind your favorite hymns! Uncover their origins, inspirations, and the impact they've had on generations of believers!

He Leadeth Me - The Story Behind the Hymn - YouTube

Listen to He Leadeth Me: https://streamlink.to/hymns-of-the-spirit Read more hymn stories: https://www.reawakenhymns.com/books Learn the ...

Behind the Hymn: My Faith Has Found a Resting Place

My Faith Has Found a Resting Place was published in 1891 book Songs of Joy and Gladness, No. 2. The tune is a Norwegian folk melody, “Norse Air” ...

THE STORY BEHIND THE HYMNS - Facebook

This hymn paints a picture of the awful suffering of our Lord Jesus Christ and the effect it should have on us: fostering gratitude, producing consecration, and ...

Hymn Stories - Tim Challies

Among his voluminous works, Luther wrote some 36 hymns. “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God,” however, is far and away the most well known. Based on Psalm… Jul 7 ...

Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing - story behind the hymn

A classic hymn written by a young Christian centuries ago. He became a minister but sadly backslid - making the words "prone to leave the ...

The Story Behind the Hymn, "Rock of Ages" - Tabernacle Choir

“Rock of Ages” is a Christian hymn written by Augustus M. Toplady, with music by Thomas Hastings. This very personal hymn uses pronouns such asI and me rather ...

Hymn History: All The Way My Savior Leads Me - Enjoying the Journey

"All the Way My Savior Leads Me" came from the grateful heart of Fanny Crosby after she had received a direct answer to prayer.

Behind the Hymn: Let Others See Jesus In You

The song serves as a wonderful reminder to live and mean the words we sing to keep telling the story, to be faithful and true. To let others see Jesus in You.

Hymn Histories | Take My Life and Let it Be - Lifeway Women

Hymn: a song of praise to God. It seems simple, but have you ever read the stories behind the beloved lyrics of your favorite classic hymns?

History of Hymns: "Just as I Am" comes from… - Discipleship Ministries

“Just as I Am, Without One Plea” was written in 1834 and first published in leaflet form in 1835. It was then published in the 1841 edition of The Invalid's ...

What a Friend We Have in Jesus; The Story Behind the Hymn

What a friend we have in Jesus, all our sins and griefs to bear. What a privilege to carry, everything to God in prayer.


Kept for the Master's Use

Book by Frances Ridley Havergal