“Jesus Saves” is often known with its opening line “we have heard the joyful sound”. The hymn was written by Priscilla J. Owens. She was born on July 21, 1829Continue readingJesus Saves

“All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name” written by Edward Perronet. He was born in England in 1726, the grandson of a French immigrant. His father, Vincent, was a clergymanContinue readingAll Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name

A Little Spot In Heaven written and sung by Marty Robbins in September 2010

Harriett Buell wrote the words for A Child of the King one Sunday morning while walking home from her Methodist church service. She sent her text to the Northern ChristianContinue readingA Child of the King

“Up from the Grave He Arose” Robert Lowry“  Robert Lowry (1826-1899), the Philadelphia-born author and composer of this hymn, was a popular Baptist preacher and educator who served churches inContinue readingUp from the Grave He Arose

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“Abide with me” – One of the most well-known hymns, which is associated with a special occasion and which is often sung at funerals, expresses great anguish felt by theContinue readingAbide With Me

Song Worship leader leader Brooke Ligertwood co-penned this praise anthem “King of Kings” with her husband, Scott Ligertwood, and Jason Ingram. The song’s simple and repetitive melody enabled its writersContinue readingKing of Kings

“All Glory, Laud and Honour” is an English translation by the Anglican clergyman John Mason Neale of the Latin hymn “Gloria, laus et honor”, which was written by Theodulf ofContinue readingAll Glory, Laud and Honour

Lydia Baxter lived her life in bed as an invalid for the majority of her adult life. However, she is said to have had a “cheerful and patient” manner.She wasContinue readingPrecious Name Oh How Sweet!