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**Hymn Stories**

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.

Latest Episodes:

Jesus, Cast a Look on Me! (Short) Mar 23, 2023

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Jesus, Cast a Look on Me! Mar 20, 2023

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IN THIS EPISODE: "Jesus, Cast a Look on Me!" by John Berridge (1716-1793)

"Being then under great doubts, I cried unto the Lord very earnestly. The constant language of my heart was this: 'Lord, if I am right, keep me so; if I am not right, make me so. Lead me to the knowledge of the truth as it is in Jesus.'"

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"Light of Day" by Tobias Voigt
"Jesus, Cast a Look on Me" performed by Eddie Willis

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Hymn Stories is a part of the Media Gratiae Podcast Network.

Day by Day Mar 13, 2023

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IN THIS EPISODE: "Day by Day" by Carolina Sandell Berg (1832-1903)

Two experiences in Lina’s life had a tremendous impact on her faith and, subsequently, her hymn-writing.

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Congregational Hymn from Grace Bible Church of Conway, AR.

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Hymn Stories is a part of the Media Gratiae Podcast Network.

Weary of Wandering from My God Mar 13, 2023

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IN THIS EPISODE: "Weary of Wandering from My God" by Charles Wesley (1707-1788)

For nearly 50 years Charles Wesley wrote hymns on the way from preaching point to preaching point all over England and Ireland offering to all “salvation through the blood of the Lamb.”

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"The Quest" by Arend
"Fading Sun" by Marcus Heier

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Hymn Stories is a part of the Media Gratiae Podcast Network.

The Lord Jehovah Reigns Mar 09, 2023

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IN THIS EPISODE: "The Lord Jehova Reigns" by Isaac Watts (1674-1748)

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"Only You" by Northwestern
"The Lord Jehovah Reigns" from Classic Songs from the Hymnal
"The Lord Jehovah Reigns" from Ride! Ride! directed by Peter Coe

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Hymn Stories is a part of the Media Gratiae Podcast Network.

All People That on Earth Do Dwell Mar 06, 2023

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IN THIS EPISODE: "All People That on Earth Do Dwell" by William Kethe (d. 1594)

The story of Old Hundredth begins in the Swiss city of Geneva, where many of the residents have spoken French instead of German over the centuries. In 1536 John Calvin arrived there to help with the Reformation. He knew that one of the best ways to waken the hearts of the people was to get them singing songs of faith. But Calvin’s severity and zeal quickly gained the attention and disapproval of the rulers and the people. And before he could implement any of his plans, he was banished.

Show Notes:

"All People That on Earth Do Dwell" performed by Keith and Kristen Getty at Sing! Conference
"Kapoho" by REW
"A Little Breeze" by Simon Folwar

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Hymn Stories is a part of the Media Gratiae Podcast Network.

In Their Hearts a Song Mar 02, 2023

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IN THIS EPISODE: Help from Hymnals

At the beginning of creation the angels sang unto the Lord, at the new creation the angels and saints will sing unto the Lord in heaven, and saved souls are exhorted to sing unto the Lord from new birth to the grave. (Job 38:7; Revelation 5, 14; Psalm 149:1) So, sing! Pour out your heart before the Lord in melody and meter.

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"Come Ye Sinners Poor and Needy" by Sovereign Grace Music (https://sovereigngracemusic.org/)
"Before the Throne of God Above" by Grace Community Church
"I Asked the Lord that I Might Grow" by Sovereign Grace Music (https://sovereigngracemusic.org/)

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Hymn Stories is a part of the Media Gratiae Podcast Network.

Let Us Love and Sing and Wonder (Field Recording) Feb 28, 2023

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A brief recording of my 4th-5th grade Bible class singing the modern version of "Let Us Love and Sing and Wonder" by John Newton.

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Hymn Stories is a part of the Media Gratiae podcast network.

Let Us Love and Sing and Wonder Feb 27, 2023

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IN THIS EPISODE: "Let Us Love and Sing and Wonder" by John Newton (1725-1807)

In this hymn, Newton explains why we ought to praise Christ. The undergirding motivation is that Christ has washed us with his blood that we might come to God. Each stanza ends with some expression of that unfathomable glorious truth.

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