Hymn Stories

Jun 17 2024 102 ep. 7 mins 102
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A weekly podcast about how our songs of faith came to be and how they have encouraged, comforted, and strengthened believers. Hymn Stories is a part of the Media Gratiae Podcast network.

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Did Christ O'er Sinners Weep

Jun 17 2024 5 mins  
IN THIS EPISODE: "Did Christ O'er Sinners Weep" by Benjamin Beddome (1717-1795)A poor parishioner of Mr. Beddome was entrusted with the care of the gentleman’s horse during the meeting. As he waited, he found out the reason that the Londoner had come calling. He became so agitated that he brought the animal to Mr. Beddome’s door and said to no one in particular in a loud voice,

How Bless'd Thy Creature Is, O God (Song)

Jun 12 2024 2 mins  
"How Bless'd Thy Creature Is, O God" Arranged and Performed by Heath WaltonFind more helps for your soul at https://linktr.ee/gospelincontext. Hymn Stories is a part of the Media Gratiae Podcast Network.

How Bless'd Thy Creature Is, O God

Jun 10 2024 8 mins  
IN THIS EPISODE: "How Bless'd Thy Creature Is, O God" by William Cowper (1731-1800)

Holy! Holy! Holy! Lord God Almighty!

Jun 06 2024 6 mins  
IN THIS EPISODE: "Holy Holy Holy Lord God Almighty" by Reginald Heber (1783-1826)"I have never seen such tenderness, never such humble exercise of Christian love. Alas! How his spirit shames us all! I thank God that I have seen his tears, that I heard his prayers, his conversation with the afflicted mother, and his own private reflections upon it. It has made me love him more, and

Jesus, I My Cross Have Taken (Pt. 2)

May 06 2024 5 mins  
IN THIS EPISODE: "Jesus, I My Cross Have Taken" by Henry Francis Lyte (1793-1847)Early one Sunday, two young men snuck into the loft to spy on the widow. They wanted to satisfy their curiosity; and had hopes of jeering the old woman.Show Notes: "Before Time" by Waterway MusicFind more helps for your soul at https://linktr.ee/gospelincontext. Hymn Stories is a part of the Media Grat

Jesus, I My Cross Have Taken (Pt. 1)

Apr 29 2024 9 mins  
IN THIS EPISODE: "Jesus, I My Cross Have Taken" by Henry Francis Lyte (1793-1847)How did the young woman act during the storm? With simple modesty; she was patient but firm. She bore the storm that was without by the blessed peace that was within. She was still loving and more obedient than ever, except on this one point. She would not forsake Christ. Having tasted the better porti

There Is a Voice of Sovereign Grace

Apr 22 2024 7 mins  
IN THIS EPISODE: "There Is a Voice of Sovereign Grace" by Isaac Watts (1674-1748)"I sat all the evening just looking at that hymn. I did not hear your prayer. I did not hear a word of your sermon. I do not know your text. I thought of nothing but that hymn; and I have been thinking of it ever since."Show Notes: Lake Marie II by Ian AislingFacebook: www.facebook.com/storiesofhymnsIn

Singing in Kenya (Pt. 3)

Apr 15 2024 7 mins  
IN THIS EPISODE: Excerpts from KenyaHymn Stories is a part of the Media Gratiae Podcast Network.

Jesus, Lover of My Soul (Short)

Apr 11 2024 1 mins  
Hymn Stories is a part of the Media Gratiae Podcast Network.

Jesus, Lover of My Soul

Apr 08 2024 11 mins  
IN THIS EPISODE: "Jesus, Lover of My Soul" by Charles Wesley (1707-1788)It is reported that Charles Wesley was sitting in his study one day when a little bird flew into his open window, it was being hunted by a hawk and the predator had almost overtaken his prey when the frightened bird escaped into Wesley’s study. The story goes that Charles watched this scene unfold, let the bi