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One Hundred and One Hymn Stories

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Carl F. Price, a pioneering hymnologist, historian, and author, says, "Every real hymn has its story, if only we could discover it.." This book takes behind the scenes with glimpses of the hymn writers to give us those stories. The hymns range from those from familiar hymnologists such as Charles Wesley and Isaac Watts to earlier writings such as from Saint Stephen the Sabaite, and Bernard of Cluny. Here you will find the story behind "A Mighty Fortress Is Our God," "Onward, Christian Soldiers," "All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name." - Summary by Larry Wilson (3 hr 47 min)

Chapters

Dedication and Preface

3:48

Read by Larry Wilson

My Faith Looks up to Thee by Ray Parmer, 1808-1887

1:52

Read by Cel Pena

Peace, Perfect Peace by Bishop Edward Henry Bickersteth, 1825 - 1906

1:58

Read by Cel Pena

Where Cross the Crowded Ways of Life by Frank Mason North, 1850 -

1:57

Read by Cel Pena

Sweet the Moments, Rich in Blessing by Walter Shirley, 1725 - 1786

1:55

Read by Cel Pena

Hark, thee Voice of Jesus Calling by Dantet Marcuh, 1816 - 1909

2:09

Read by Cel Pena

I Love to Steal an Hour Away by Phebe Hinsdale Brown, 1783 - 1861

2:21

Read by TotalEcho

Praise to the Holiest in the Height by John Henry Newman, 1801 - 1890

2:24

Read by TotalEcho

How Are Thy Servants Blest, O Lord by Joseph Addison, 1672 - 1719

2:27

Read by TotalEcho

Depth of Mercy Can Thee Be by Charles Wesley, 1707 - 1788

2:04

Read by TotalEcho

O Little Town of Bethlehem by Phillips Brooks, 1835 - 2893

2:09

Read by BettyB

Another Year Is Downing by Frances Ridley Havergal, 1836 - 1879

2:43

Read by nighthawks

Just as I Am, Without One Plea by Charlotte Elliott, 1789 - 1871

2:08

Read by Larry Wilson

"Almost Persuaded," Now to Believe by Phillip Bliss, 1838 - 1876

1:57

Read by Larry Wilson

The Whole Worth Was Lost in the Darkness of Sin by Phillip Bliss, 1838 - 1876

2:11

Read by sgoetz73

Blest Be the Tie That Binds by John Fawcett, 1739 - 1817

2:22

Read by Rebecca Lindsey

Be Not Dismayed Whate'er Betide by C.D. Martin

2:08

Read by Shelly Weingart

O Beautiful for Spacious Skies by Katharine Lee Bates, 1859 -

1:49

Read by BettyB

Fling Out the Banner, Let It Float by George Washington Doane, 1799 - 1859

1:47

Read by Cel Pena

Glory Be to the Father

2:21

Read by Rebecca Lindsey

I was a Wandering Sheep by Horatius Bonar, 1808 - 1889

2:09

Read by Corrie Giffone

Come, O Thou All-Victorious Lord by Charles Wesley, 1707 - 1788

2:29

Read by Corrie Giffone

Saviour, Breathe an Evening Blessing by James Edmeston, 1791 - 1867

2:22

Read by Corrie Giffone

There's a Friend for Little Children by Albert Midlane, 1825 - 1909

2:07

Read by Corrie Giffone

I'm But a Stranger Here by Thomas Rawson Taylor, 1807 - 1835

2:27

Read by Corrie Giffone

From Every Stormy Wind that Blows by Hugh Stowell, 1799 - 1865

2:05

Read by Cel Pena

Our Thought of Thee Is Glad with Hope John Greenleaaf Whittier, 1807 - 1892

2:46

Read by nighthawks

Servant of God, Well Done by James Montgomery, 1771 - 1854

1:39

Read by Cel Pena

God of Our Fathers, Known of Old by Rudyard Kipling, 1865 -

2:28

Read by Shelly Weingart

My Lord, Now Full of Sweet Contennt by Madame Guyon, 1648 - 1717

2:05

Read by Cel Pena

Jesus, Where'er Thy People Meet by William Cowper, 1731 - 1800

2:10

Read by Larry Wilson

Jesus, Lover of my Soul, by Charles Wesley, 1707 - 1788

2:00

Read by Larry Wilson

When I Survey the Wondrous Cross by Isaac Watts, 1674 - 1748

2:09

Read by Larry Wilson

All Glory, Laud, and Honor by Saint Theodulph, - 821

2:02

Read by Shelly Weingart

The Day of Resurrection by John of Damascus

2:46

Read by nighthawks

All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name by Edward Perronet, 1726 - 172

2:03

Read by Larry Wilson

Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus by George Duffield, Jr., 1818 - 1888

2:11

Read by Larry Wilson

From Greenland's Icy Mountains by Reginald Heber 1783 - 1826

1:57

Read by Cel Pena

O Love that Will Not Let Me Go by George Matheson 1842 - 1906

1:53

Read by Larry Wilson

Now Thank We All Our God by Martin Rinkart, 1586 - 1649

1:56

Read by Holls

Golden Harps Are Sounding by Frances Ridley Havergal 1836 - 1879

2:00

Read by Holls

Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah by William Williams, 1717 - 1791

2:47

Read by Alan Mapstone

Thy Life Was Given for Me by Frances Ridley Havergal 1836 - 1879

2:52

Read by Holls

Come Unto Me, Ye Weary by William Chatterton Dix, 1837 - 1898

2:00

Read by Holls

Welcome, Happy Morning, Age to Age Shall Say by Venantius Honorius Clementianus…

3:11

Read by nighthawks

Shepherd of Tender Youth by Clement of Alexandria, ca. 170 - 220

2:32

Read by proboomer

Flung to the Heedless Winds by Martin Luther, 1483 - 1546

2:05

Read by Holls

Behold the Saviour of Mankind by Samuel Wesley, 1662 - 1735

2:09

Read by Larry Wilson

Onward, Christian Soldiers by Sabine Baring-Gould, 1834 -

3:00

Read by Alan Mapstone

Tell Me the Old, Old Story by Katherine Hankey, (1866)

1:57

Read by Larry Wilson

Jesus, They Blood and Righteousness by Count Nicolaus Ludwig von Zinzendorf, 17…

2:32

Read by Robert Gordon

Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory of the Coming of the Loard by Julia Ward Howe, 18…

3:32

Read by BettyB

Jesus Shall Reign Where'er the Sun by Isaac Watts, 1674 - 1748

1:56

Read by Larry Wilson

Lead, Kindly Light, Amid th' Encircling Gloom by John Henry Newman, 1801 - 1890

2:35

Read by Alan Mapstone

Gentle Jesus, Meek and Mild by Charles Wesley, 1707 - 1788

2:03

Read by GodsDreamer

In the Cross of Christ I Glory by John Bowring, 1792 - 1872

1:59

Read by GodsDreamer

Oft in Danger, Oft in Woe by Henry Kirke White, 1785 - 1806, Frances Sara Collq…

2:07

Read by GodsDreamer

My Country, 'Tis of Thee by Samuel Francis Smith, 1808 - 1895

2:08

Read by BettyB

O Say, Can You See by the Dawn's Early Light by Francis Scott Key, 1779 - 1843

2:06

Read by BettyB

Jerusalem the Golden by Bernard of Cluny, 12th Century

2:10

Read by proboomer

O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing by Charles Wesley, 1707 - 1788

2:07

Read by Holls

Christians, Awake, Salute the Happy Morn by John Byrom, 1692 - 1763

2:25

Read by Robert Gordon

I'll Praise My Maker While I've Breath by Isaac Watts, 1694 - 1748

2:38

Read by Robert Gordon

Break Thou the Bread of Life by Mary Ann Lathbury, 1841 - 1913

2:06

Read by Holls

There Is a Land of Pure Delight by Isaac Watts, 1694 - 1748

2:15

Read by Robert Gordon

Strong Son of God, Immortal Love by Alfred, Lord Tennyson, 1809 - 1892

2:26

Read by Robert Gordon

Lord, I Hear of Showers of Blessing by Elizabeth Codner

2:44

Read by Robert Gordon

O Jesus, Thou Art Standing by Bishop William Walsham How, 1823 - 1897

2:27

Read by Robert Gordon

Jesus, Saviour, Pilot Me by Edward Hopper, 1818 - 1888

2:21

Read by Robert Gordon

Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing by Robert Robinson, 1735 - 1790

2:29

Read by Robert Gordon

Sow in the Morn Thy Seed by James Montgomery, 1771 - 1854

1:38

Read by jomb

Glorious Things of The Are Spoken by John Newton, 1725 - 1807

1:44

Read by jomb

Hark, My Soul, It Is the Lord by William Cowper, 1731 - 1800

1:30

Read by jomb

Sun of My Soul, Thou Saviour Dear by John Keble, 1792 - 1866

1:36

Read by jomb

The Morning Light Is Breaking by Samuel Francis Smith, 1808 - 1895

1:47

Read by jomb

Take My Life, and Let It Be by Frances Ridley Havergal 1836 - 1879

2:16

Read by proboomer

I Think, When I Read That Sweet Story of Old by Jemima Luke, 1813 - 1906

2:09

Read by Robert Gordon

A Mighty Fortress Is Our God by Martin Luther, 1483 - 1546

2:41

Read by Alan Mapstone

Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow by Bishop Thomas Ken, 1637 - 1710

2:22

Read by Rebecca Eden Walker

What a Friend We Have in Jesus by Joseph Scriven, 1820 - 1886

1:53

Read by Holls

O God, My Powers Are Thine by Frederick Watson Hannan, 1865 -

2:12

Read by Robert Gordon

Alas, and Did My Saviour Bleed by Isaac Watts, 1674 - 1748

2:21

Read by Larry Wilson

The Sands of Time Are Sinking by Anne Ross Cousin, 1824 - 1906

2:35

Read by DShieber

Art Thou Weary, Art Thou Languid by Saint Stephen the Sabaite, 725 - 794

2:33

Read by Robert Gordon

The Day of Wrath, That Dreadful Day by Thomas of Celano, ? - 1255

2:20

Read by Larry Wilson

O King of Kings, O Lord of Hosts by Henry Burton, 1840 -

2:24

Read by Robert Gordon

Faith of Our Fathers, Living Still by Frederick William Faber, 1814 - 1863

2:37

Read by Robert Gordon

Through the Night of Doubt and Sorrow by Bernhardt Severin Ingleman, 1789 - 1862

2:18

Read by Larry Wilson

The Spacious Firmament on High by Joseph Addison, 1672 - 1719

2:22

Read by Larry Wilson

Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me by Augustus Montague Toplady, 1740 - 1778

1:56

Read by Holls

Abide with Me, Fast Falls Eventide by Henry Francis Lyte, 1796 - 1847

2:17

Read by Beeswaxcandle

Christ for the World We Sing by Samuel Wolcott, 1813 - 1886

1:58

Read by Beeswaxcandle

Forward, Be Our Watchword by Henry Alford, 1810 - 1871

1:52

Read by Beeswaxcandle

Come, Thou Almighty King - Author Unknown

1:48

Read by Beeswaxcandle

He Leadeth Me, O Blessed Thought by Joseph Henry Gilmore, 1834 -

1:51

Read by Beeswaxcandle

Hail to the Lord's Anoinnted by James Montgomery, 1771 - 1854

1:44

Read by Beeswaxcandle

We Plow the Fields, and Scatter by Matthias Claudius, 1740 - 1815

1:56

Read by Beeswaxcandle

The God of Abraham Praise by Thomas Olivers, 1725 - 1799

2:01

Read by Beeswaxcandle

Nearer, My God, to Thee by Sarah Flower Adams, 1805 - 1848

2:09

Read by Beeswaxcandle

Hark, the Herald Angels Sing by Charles Wesley, 1707 - 1788

2:02

Read by Beeswaxcandle

Awake, My Soul, and with the Sun by Bishop Thomas Ken, 1637 - 1711

2:17

Read by Larry Wilson

God Be with You Till We Meet Again by Jeremiah Eames Rankin, 1828 - 1904

2:15

Read by Larry Wilson