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Reginald Heber and "From Greenland's Icy Mountains" [Hymn]
OF the fifty-nine elegant hymns written by Bishop Heber none are so widely known or so frequently sung as his missionary hymn. In 1819, a royal letter authorized collections to be taken in every church and chapel in England connected with the establishment, in furtherance of the Society for Propagating the Gospel.
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The Blessing of Despair
It’s easy to be discouraged, and even to fall into despair sometimes. Yet in these darkest times, we can choose to remember the goodness and faithfulness of our Father, the one true God who made you, and cares for you.
The Church's One Foundation
The Church’s One Foundation was written in response to a serious heresy which surfaced in South Africa in the 1860’s. The hymn writer Samuel Stone patterned his verse on the phrase The holy Catholic church, the communion of saints found in the Apostles' Creed.
Redefining Evangelical Christianity - A Great Message from Pastor Bob DeWaay [Video]
“This video begins with a 2018 update on the appeal we [Rev. Bob DeWaay] had made to Rick Warren to preach Christ. This appeal was obviously rejected because he continues to preach his unbiblical, man-centered message.
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The Story of Lady Huntingdon and Her Famous Hymn
When Thou, My Righteous Judge Shalt Come. Lady Huntingdon not only left to the world one of the brightest examples of a life wholly consecrated to Christ, but also the above hymn, that has been echoing in the praises of the sanctuary for over a century.
Why the Fascination with the Church Fathers?
A friend writes,
“I don’t understand the fascination of the Church Fathers for some people. If they taught correctly, great; if they didn’t, they were sinners who were capable of false teaching, just like myself and everybody else.
Praise to the Lord, The Almighty, The King of Creation [Hymn]
This hymn is based on Psalm 103:1-6 and Psalm 150, and has been a beloved song of praise to God by individuals and congregations since it was first published in 1680.
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Be Something and Stand For It
Be Something and Stand For It “God’s truth is too plain to have a thousand opinions about doctrine. Let us find out what God teaches, and believe it, and tell the people.
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