Hymn Story Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty Hymn Lists by book of Bible "Holy, Holy, Holy" was written by Reginald Heber, an Anglican clergyman, nearly two centuries ago.  He wrote hymns in an attempt to improve the singing in his little congregation at Hodnet, near Birmingham, England. Most congregations in those days sang [...]

Hymn Story His Eye Is on the Sparrow Hymn Lists by book of Bible Marriages tend to work especially well when husband and wife have shared interests—and even more so if their shared interests have a creative bent.  That was the case for Walter Stillman Martin (1862-1935) and his wife, Civilla (1866-1948).  They had [...]

Hymn Story He Leadeth Me, O Blessed Thought Hymn Lists by book of Bible Pastor Joseph Gilmore intended to speak on the 23rd Psalm during a Wednesday evening service at the First Baptist Church in Philadelphia.  As he reflected on that Psalm, the words "He leadeth me" kept coming to his mind.  "He leadeth [...]

Hymn Story He Is Exalted Hymn Lists by book of Bible Twila Paris (born 1958) writes and sings Christian songs.  She released her first album in 1965, when she was only seven years old.  Since that time, she has written a number of songs that have become Christian standards, has produced nearly two dozen [...]

Hymn Story Hark, the Herald Angels Sing Hymn Lists by book of Bible The brothers, John and Charles Wesley, had a tremendous impact in the 18th century—an impact that continues even today.  John, of course, was the great preacher and evangelist.  Charles was the great writer of hymns.  His hymns include "O for a [...]

Hymn Story Hark, the Glad Sound! Hymn Lists by book of Bible This hymn was written by Philip Doddridge in 1735.  Doddridge was a pastor of a Dissenting church, which means that he did not accept the authority of the Church of England.  He wrote this hymn and many others—perhaps 400 in all—not for publication [...]

Hymn Story Hail to the Lord's Anointed Hymn Lists by book of Bible This hymn was written by James Montgomery (1771-1854), who was born in Scotland of Irish parents.  His father, John Montgomery, was a Moravian pastor—apparently the only Moravian pastor serving in Scotland at the time. Montgomery's parents felt a call to serve as [...]

Hymn Story Hail, Thou Once Despised Jesus! Hymn Lists by book of Bible John Bakewell was born in 1721 in Derbyshire, England, and died in 1819 at the age of 98.  His tombstone in London says, "He adorned the doctrine of God, our Saviour, eighty years, and preached His glorious gospel about seventy years." [...]

Hymn Story Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah Hymn Lists by book of Bible William Williams (1717-1781) was born the son of a prosperous farmer in Wales.  He intended to become a physician, but at a revival meeting conducted by the evangelist, Howell Harris, committed himself to ministry.  In doing so, he solved a [...]

Hymn Story Great Is Thy Faithfulness Hymn Lists by book of Bible Thomas Obediah Chisholm was born in a log cabin in Franklin, Kentucky in 1866.  He received his education in a little country schoolhouse, and at age 16 began teaching there.  He became a Christian at age 27, and with no college or [...]