Then Sings My Soul : 150 of the World's Greatest Hymn Stories

by MORGAN, ROBERT J.

• ISBN13: 9780785249399
• ISBN10: 0785249397
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-02-05
• Publisher: HARPER

Summary

Rob Morgan's inimitable style will help people reacquaint themselves with the hymns of the faithful. His goal is to keep these traditional hymns vital and meaningful to all generations.Don't look for a dry recounting of boring stories. These devotional-style stories show the emotion and drama behind the hymns of faith that have changed many lives throughout history -- the people whose faith led them to write these wonderful hymns and the people whose faith was affected by reading, hearing, and singing the songs. Designed to be personally reflective, these stories speak to your soul and add depth and meaning as you worship God through song.FEATURES: Includes words and music to each hymn Special softcover, french flap cover design Ivory paper with brown ink Jagged-edge paper, giving it a classic feel Complete with hymn index Use for devotionals, teaching illustrations, introductory remarks for song leaders and music ministers

Author Biography

Robert J. Morgan is pastor of The Donelson Fellowship in Nashville, Tennessee, where he has served for more than twenty years. He is the author of The Red Sea Rules, On This Day, Tiny Talks with God, From This Verse, and many more. His Children's Daily Devotional Bible won a Gold Medallion Award in 1997. Morgan is an annual lecturer at Fackelbarana, the Torchbearer's School in Holsybrunn, Sweden. He is also a frequent speaker at Christian colleges, conferences, workshops, seminars, and churches. Morgan and his wife, Katrina, have three daughters and two beautiful granddaughters. The Morgans reside in Nashville, Tennessee. Learn more at http://www.robertjmorgan.com.

Table of Contents

The Cure for Shot Nerves	x
The Lord Bless You and Keep You	2	(2)
Be Thou My Vision	4	(2)
All Glory, Laud, and Honor	6	(2)
Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee	8	(2)
All Creatures of Our God and King	10	(2)
The God of Abraham Praise	12	(2)
A Mighty Fortress Is Our God	14	(2)
Now Thank We All Our God	16	(2)
The Lord's My Shepherd	18	(2)
Doxology	20	(1)
Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow	20	(2)
Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above	22	(2)
Fairest Lord Jesus	24	(2)
Praise Ye the Lord, the Almighty	26	(2)
Behold the Savior of Mankind	28	(2)
Behold the Glories of the Lamb	30	(2)
Alas! and Did My Savior Bleed	32	(2)
I Sing the Mighty Power of God	34	(2)
Jesus Shall Reign	36	(2)
O God, Our Help in Ages Past	38	(2)
God Is the Refuge of His Saints	40	(2)
Am I a Soldier of the Cross?	42	(2)
And Can It Be That I Should Gain?	44	(2)
O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing	46	(2)
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing	48	(2)
Christ the Lord Is Risen Today	50	(2)
Jesus, Lover of My Soul	52	(2)
Hallelujah Chorus (from The Messiah)	54	(1)
Messiah (Handel)	54	(2)
O Come, All Ye Faithful	56	(2)
When Morning Gilds the Skies	58	(2)
Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah	60	(2)
O Happy Day, That Fixed My Choice	62	(2)
Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing	64	(2)
Father, Whate'er of Earthly Bliss	66	(2)
There Is a Fountain	68	(2)
O for a Closer Walk with God	70	(2)
God Moves in a Mysterious Way	72	(2)
Rock of Ages	74	(2)
All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name	76	(2)
Amazing Grace	78	(2)
Though Troubles Assail Us	80	(2)
How Firm a Foundation	82	(2)
There Is a Balm in Gilead	84	(2)
Praise the Savior, Ye Who Know Him!	86	(2)
The Star-Spangled Banner	88	(2)
Angels from the Realms of Glory	90	(2)
Silent Night	92	(2)
Jesus, I My Cross Have Taken	94	(2)
In the Cross of Christ I Glory	96	(2)
Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty	98	(2)
My Faith Looks Up to Thee	100	(2)
O For a Faith that Will Not Shrink	102	(2)
My Country, `Tis of Thee	104	(2)
Lead, Kindly Light	106	(2)
O Worship the King	108	(2)
The Solid Rock	110	(2)
Just As I Am	112	(2)
Nearer, My God, to Thee	114	(2)
I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say	116	(2)
Abide with Me	118	(2)
It Came upon the Midnight Clear	120	(2)
In Heavenly Love Abiding	122	(2)
Crown Him with Many Crowns	124	(2)
Good King Wenceslas	126	(2)
Still, Still with Thee	128	(2)
What a Friend We Have in Jesus	130	(2)
More Love to Thee, O Christ	132	(2)
Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus	134	(2)
Eternal Father, Strong to Save	136	(2)
Jesus Loves Me	138	(2)
I Gave My Life for Thee	140	(2)
Battle Hymn of the Republic	142	(2)
He Leadeth Me	144	(2)
Revive Us Again	146	(2)
For the Beauty of the Earth	148	(2)
My Jesus, I Love Thee	150	(2)
Shall We Gather at the River?	152	(2)
Day by Day	154	(2)
Jesus Paid It All	156	(2)
Now the Day Is Over	158	(2)
Onward Christian Soldiers	160	(2)
Rejoice Ye Pure in Heart	162	(2)
Safe in the Arms of Jesus	164	(2)
O Little Town of Bethlehem	166	(2)
The King of Love My Shepherd Is	168	(2)
The Ninety and Nine	170	(2)
Sweet By and By	172	(2)
Rescue the Perishing	174	(2)
Jesus Loves Even Me	176	(2)
I Need Thee Every Hour	178	(2)
Lord, Speak to Me	180	(2)
Blessed Assurance	182	(2)
It Is Well with My Soul	184	(2)
Another Year Is Dawning	186	(2)
Bringing in the Sheaves	188	(2)
Take My Life and Let It Be	190	(2)
I Will Sing of My Redeemer	192	(2)
All the Way My Savior Leads Me	194	(2)
O the Deep, Deep Love of Jesus	196	(2)
Jesus, I Am Resting, Resting	198	(2)
Like a River Glorious	200	(2)
O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee	202	(2)
God Be with You	204	(2)
O Love That Wilt Not Let Me Go	206	(2)
Take Time to Be Holy	208	(2)
`Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus	210	(2)
How Great Thou Art	212	(2)
Standing on the Promises	214	(2)
When They Ring the Golden Bells	216	(2)
Leaning on the Everlasting Arms	218	(2)
Trust and Obey	220	(2)
Sunshine in My Soul	222	(2)
Yesterday, Today, Forever	224	(2)
My Faith Has Found a Resting Place	226	(2)
America the Beautiful	228	(2)
When the Roll Is Called Up Yonder	230	(2)
I Must Tell Jesus	232	(2)
At Calvary	234	(2)
Jesus Loves the Little Children	236	(2)
I Surrender All	238	(2)
Under His Wings	240	(2)
Count Your Blessings	242	(2)
Face to Face	244	(2)
When We All Get to Heaven	246	(2)
There Is Power in the Blood	248	(2)
O That Will Be Glory	250	(2)
Does Jesus Care?	252	(2)
This Is My Father's World	254	(2)
Near to the Heart of God	256	(2)
God Will Take Care of You	258	(2)
His Eye Is on the Sparrow	260	(2)
Have Thine Own Way, Lord	262	(2)
Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee	264	(2)
He Keeps Me Singing	266	(2)
Our Great Savior	268	(2)
In the Garden	270	(2)
Brighten the Corner Where You Are	272	(2)
The Old Rugged Cross	274	(2)
The Love of God	276	(2)
Wonderful Grace of Jesus	278	(2)
I'd Rather Have Jesus	280	(2)
Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus	282	(2)
Great Is Thy Faithfulness	284	(2)
Little Is Much When God Is in It	286	(2)
Precious Lord, Take My Hand	288	(2)
He Lives	290	(2)
Beyond the Sunset	292	(2)
Search Me, O God	294	(2)
It Is No Secret	296	(2)
His Name Is Wonderful	298	(2)
The All Sufficient King	300	(3)
INDICES
Alphabetical by Title	303	(2)
Author/Songwriter	305	(2)
First Line of Hymn	307