IN THIS EPISODE: The hymns that warm your heart to Christ.   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: "Jesus Shall Reign Where'er the Sun" by Isaac Watts (1674-1748) As the people remembered how they had been saved from cannibal horrors, one after another broke down in sobs over the bitter past from which the gospel had rescued them. Show Notes:  "I Think It Is" by Ben Mcelroy "Whisps of Whorles" by Kevin Macleod 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: "The King of Love My Shepherd Is" by H. W. Baker (1821-1877)

IN THIS EPISODE: "God Moves in a Mysterious Way" by William Cowper (1731-1800) William Cowper suffered greatly throughout his life and this hymn in particular has been a balm for others who have wrestled with the mysterious providence of God. Show Notes: Letters of William Cowper "The Just and the Justifier" by John Piper "Float" by Tristan Barton  Facebook: www.facebook.com/storiesofhymnsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hymn.stories/ Hymn Stories is a part of the Media Gratiae Podcast...

IN THIS EPISODE: "Now All the Woods Are Sleeping" by Paul Gerhardt (1607-1676) On the slope of the hill stood a cottage, where a mother sat at the bed of her sick child. From fear of endangering the life of her little one, she would not, in the cold September night, flee with it to the woods, as most of the other inhabitants had done. But now, when the firing and murdering began in the place, and the smoke of the burning houses came down from the hill into the valley, then the poor lone woman...

IN THIS EPISODE: "My God, the Spring of All My Joys" by Isaac Watts (1674-1748) John Marrant recorded in his journal: "The next day as I preached to them again, the girl I have already mentioned rose up as I preached the word and cried out and declared to the congregation that her sorrow and sighing had fled away, and she had received that peace from God, which the tongue could not express." Show Notes: "The Soft Morning Sun" by Ian Aisling "Hybrid" by Guile Facebook:...

IN THIS EPISODE: “O Love That Wilt Not Let Me Go” by George Matheson (1842-1906) “It was written in the Manse of Innellan one summer evening of 1882. It was composed with extreme rapidity, and I felt myself rather in the position of one who was being dictated to than of an original artist. I was suffering from extreme mental distress, and the hymn was the fruit of pain.”  Show Notes:  "O Love That Wilt Not Let Me Go" by 20 Schemes  "Twighlight" by AK Facebook:...

IN THIS EPISODE: "He Who Would Valiant Be" by John Bunyan (1628-1688) "In a word, that man so told the story of Christian and his travels, that my heart fell into a burning haste to be gone after him; nor could father or mother stay me! So I got from them, and am come thus far on my way." Show Notes:  "Peicing Back Together" by Lake Isabel "Gypsy" by Augustine "He Who Would Valiant Be" by Wallingford Parish Church with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Facebook:...

IN THIS EPISODE: Hymns for a Melting Heart Does your heart ever melt within you? Do you dread what might happen? Is your heart weighed down with cares? One of the ways that we can set our minds on things above is to sing to the Lord. And, there are some hymns that provide special ministry to anxious hearts. Show Notes:  "Spring Morning" by Maarten Schellekens "Ta Da!" by Siddhartha Corsus  "Flying Away" by Alan Spiljack Facebook: www.facebook.com/storiesofhymnsInstagram:...

"O Thou From Whom All Goodness Flows" by Thomas Haweis (1734-1820)

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IN THIS EPISODE: "O Thou From Whom All Goodness Flows" by Thomas Haweis (1734-1820) On May 11, 1685 a large crowd of spectators gathered on the bank of the tidal river called Bladnoch near Wigtown in Scotland. It was a Friday. The solemn assembly looked upon two women fastened to stakes in the muddy river bed, where the waters of Solway Firth would again make their appearance as low tide turned to high.  Show Notes: "Requiem" by Enzalla "Bankruptcy" by AK Facebook:...

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...

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:...

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:...

IN THIS EPISODE: "Show Pity, Lord; O Lord, Forgive" by Isaac Watts (1674-1748)

IN THIS EPISODE: "Here O'er the Earth as a Stranger I Roam" by C. W. Ainsworth (1817-1851)

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...

IN THIS EPISODE: "Great High Priest We View Thee Stooping" by Joseph Hart (1711-1768)

IN THIS EPISODE: "With Heavenly Power, O Lord, Defend" by Rowland Hill (1744-1833)

IN THIS EPISODE: "Nearer My God to Thee" by Sarah Flower Adams (1805-1848)

IN THIS EPISODE: "Arise, My Soul, Arise" by Charles Wesley (1707-1788)

IN THIS EPISODE: A hymn is a little sermon that you carry with you.

IN THIS EPISODE: "My Faith Looks Up to Thee" by Ray Palmer (1808-1887)

IN THIS EPISODE: "My Faith Looks Up to Thee" by Ray Palmer (1808-1887)