Hymn Story Above All Hymn lists by book of Bible The song, "Above All," celebrates the way that Christ is above the things that the world calls great—kings, thrones, and treasures. This song had its beginning when Paul Baloche (born 1962) was reflecting on how much greater Christ is than the things that the world counts [...]

Hymn Story Abide with Me Hymn lists by book of Bible Henry Francis Lyte (1793-1847) was an Anglican clergyman who served nearly half his life as vicar of a church at Brixham, a fishing village in Devonshire, on the southwest coast of England (he died at the age of 54, and served that congregation for [...]

Hymn Story A Mighty Fortress is Our God Hymn lists by book of Bible Martin Luther was familiar with conflict.  An Augustinian monk, his understanding of the Christian faith was radically reshaped by his reading about faith and grace in the book of Romans -- setting the stage for his opposition when the Pope [...]

Hymn Story A Charge to Keep I Have 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 [...]