101 Hymn Stories

by Osbeck, Kenneth W.; Shufelt, J. Stratton

• ISBN13: 9780825442827
• ISBN10: 0825442826
• Edition: Reprint
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-05-22
• Publisher: Kregel Pubns

Summary

Perfect for devotions, sermon illustrations, bulletin inserts, and introducing congregational hymns, this collection of uplifting, informative hymn stories includes each hymn's full text and musical score as well as information about the author, composer, and Scripture that inspired the song. Some of the well-loved hymns included are:

Author Biography

Kenneth W. Osbeck (MA, University of Michigan) taught for thirty-five years, first at Grand Rapids School of the Bible and Music, and then at Grand Rapids Baptist College and Seminary. He also served as music director for Children's Bible Hour, Radio Bible Class, and several churches. He is the author of several books, including the best-selling Hallelujah, What a Savior!; Amazing Grace; 25 Most Treasured Gospel Hymn Stories; and Joy to the World.

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. ix
Preface	p. xi
Stories of 101 Selected Favorite Hymns
A Mighty Fortress Is Our God	p. 13
Abide with Me	p. 16
All Creatures of Our God and King	p. 18
All Hail the Power	p. 22
All the Way My Savior Leads Me	p. 25
Amazing Grace	p. 28
Angels from the Realms of Glory	p. 32
Battle Hymn of the Republic	p. 34
Be Still My Soul	p. 37
Beneath the Cross of Jesus	p. 39
Blessed Assurance	p. 42
Blest Be the Tie That Binds	p. 45
Christ the Lord Is Risen Today	p. 47
Come, Thou Almighty King	p. 49
Come, Thou Fount	p. 51
Count Your Blessings	p. 54
Day by Day	p. 57
Day Is Dying in the West	p. 60
Deeper and Deeper	p. 63
Doxology	p. 66
Fairest Lord Jesus	p. 69
Faith of Our Fathers	p. 71
For the Beauty of the Earth	p. 74
From Every Stormy Wind That Blows	p. 76
From Greenland's Icy Mountains	p. 78
Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah	p. 80
Great Is Thy Faithfulness	p. 83
He Leadeth Me	p. 86
Hiding in Thee	p. 89
Hold the Fort	p. 92
Holy, Holy, Holy	p. 94
How Firm a Foundation	p. 96
How Great Thou Art	p. 98
I Gave My Life for Thee	p. 101
I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say	p. 103
I Love Thy Kingdom, Lord	p. 106
I Love to Tell the Story	p. 108
I Sing the Mighty Power of God	p. 111
I Will Sing the Wondrous Story	p. 113
I'll Stand By Until the Morning	p. 116
In Christ There Is No East or West	p. 119
In the Cross of Christ I Glory	p. 121
In the Garden	p. 123
It Is Well with My Soul	p. 126
Jesus, Lover of My Soul	p. 129
Jesus Loves Even Me	p. 132
Jesus Loves Me	p. 135
Jesus Shall Reign	p. 137
Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee	p. 139
Jesus, Thy Blood and Righteousness	p. 141
Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee	p. 143
Just As I Am	p. 146
Lead, Kindly Light	p. 149
Lead On, O King Eternal	p. 152
Look, Ye Saints! The Sight Is Glorious	p. 155
Majestic Sweetness Sits Enthroned	p. 157
May Jesus Christ Be Praised	p. 159
My Country, Tis of Thee	p. 161
My Redeemer	p. 164
My Savior First of All	p. 166
Nearer, My God, to Thee	p. 169
Now Thank We All Our God	p. 172
Now the Day Is Over	p. 175
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel	p. 177
O For a Thousand Tongues	p. 180
O God, Our Help in Ages Past	p. 183
O Little Town of Bethlehem	p. 186
O Love That Wilt Not Let Me Go	p. 189
O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee	p. 192
O That Will Be Glory	p. 194
O Word of God Incarnate	p. 197
O Worship the King	p. 200
Onward Christian Soldiers	p. 203
Peace, Perfect Peace	p. 206
Praise Ye the Lord, the Almighty	p. 208
Rescue the Perishing	p. 210
Ring the Bells of Heaven	p. 213
Rock of Ages	p. 215
Savior, Again to Thy Dear Name	p. 219
Silent Night! Holy Night!	p. 221
Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above	p. 223
So Send I You	p. 226
Softly and Tenderly	p. 230
Spirit of God, Descend upon My Heart	p. 232
Sun of My Soul	p. 234
Stand Up for Jesus	p. 236
Take My Life and Let It Be	p. 239
The Church's One Foundation	p. 242
The Day of Resurrection	p. 245
The God of Abraham Praise	p. 248
The Ninety and Nine	p. 250
The Old Rugged Cross	p. 254
The Sands of Time Are Sinking	p. 257
The Star-Spangled Banner	p. 260
There Is a Fountain	p. 263
There Is a Green Hill Far Away	p. 266
This Is My Father's World	p. 269
Thou Didst Leave Thy Throne	p. 272
What a Friend We Have in Jesus	p. 275
When I Survey the Wondrous Cross	p. 278
While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks	p. 281
Selected Bibliography	p. 284
Index of Authors, Translators, Composers, Tune Names	p. 286
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