Hymn Story: Thou Who Wast Rich

Hymn Story: Thou Who Wast Rich

“Thou Who Wast Rich Beyond All Splendor” “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” – John 3:16 (ESV) This beautiful hymn was written to honor and esteem missionaries...
Hymn Story: All Praise to Him

Hymn Story: All Praise to Him

“All Praise to Him” The Father has never been without His Son, or without His Holy Spirit. For They are all three co-eternal and co-essential. There is neither first nor last; for They are all three one, in truth, in power, in goodness, and in mercy. –...
Hymn Story: Oh the Deep, Deep Love

Hymn Story: Oh the Deep, Deep Love

“Oh the Deep, Deep Love” Who is a God like you, pardoning iniquity and passing over transgression for the remnant of his inheritance? He does not retain his anger forever, because he delights in steadfast love. He will again have compassion on us; he will...
Hymn Story: Be Thou My Vision

Hymn Story: Be Thou My Vision

“Be Thou My Vision” This ancient Celtic tune has been throughout history one the most beloved and sung hymns of the church. This sung prayer is rich with imagery of a high view of Christ, the unequaled treasure of finding Him, and our total surrender to...
Hymn Story: Lord, From Sorrows Deep I Call

Hymn Story: Rock of Ages

“Rock of Ages” And he said, “I will make all my goodness pass before you and will proclaim before you my name ‘The LORD.’ And I will be gracious to whom I will be gracious, and will show mercy on whom I will show mercy. But,” he said, “you cannot see my...