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A weekly podcast about how our songs of faith came to be and how they have encouraged, comforted, and strengthened believers. Hymn Stories is a part of the Media Gratiae Podcast network.

Ryan Bush


    • May 18, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 7m AVG DURATION
    • 123 EPISODES


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    Be Thou My Vision (Short)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2023 2:25


    IN THIS EPISODE: "Be Thou My Vision"Show Notes: "Hemel" by Sjors MansFacebook: www.facebook.com/storiesofhymnsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hymn.stories/Hymn Stories is a part of the Media Gratiae Podcast Network.

    O Little Town of Bethlehem

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2022 11:34


    IN THIS EPISODE: "O Little Town of Bethlehem" by Phillips Brooks (1835-1893)Before dark, we rode out of town to the field where they say the shepherds saw the star. It is a fenced piece of ground with a cave in it (all the Holy Places are caves here), in which, strangely enough, they put the shepherds. The story is absurd, but somewhere in those fields we rode through the shepherds must have been.Show Notes:  "O Little Town of Bethlehem" performed by Ulrika A. Rosén "O Little Town of Bethlehem" sung at Grace Community Church "Cello Suite No. 1" by Bach performed by Arend "Cloud Postcards" by Luis Alvarez Facebook: www.facebook.com/storiesofhymnsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hymn.stories/Hymn Stories is a part of the Media Gratiae Podcast Network.

    Arise, My Soul, Arise

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2022 11:11


    IN THIS EPISODE: "Arise, My Soul, Arise" by Charles Wesley (1707-1788)In the year 1742, Charles Wesley wrote the hymn “Arise, My Soul, Arise.” This hymn has been an aid to souls since its publication. Christians will never tire of singing songs that remind us of our soul's redemption by the Lamb that was slain. Show Notes:  "Arise, My Soul, Arise" sung at Capitol Hill Baptist Church "Beyond the Willow Tree" by Holly Jones "Clapotis Dominique" by Chaprentier Facebook: www.facebook.com/storiesofhymnsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hymn.stories/Hymn Stories is a part of the Media Gratiae Podcast Network.

    Nearer, My God, to Thee (Reprise)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2022 8:42


    IN THIS EPISODE: "Nearer My God to Thee" by Sarah Flower Adams (1805-1848)A dread crept into Ethel's heart. “That's not for me….It means the old-time martyrs." She tried to shake off the feeling. How could the dark path bring her nearer to God?Show Notes:  "Nearer, My God, to Thee" performed by Sophia Bush "Requiem" by Sarah Spring "Sanctify" by Brock Hewitt Facebook: www.facebook.com/storiesofhymnsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hymn.stories/Hymn Stories is a part of the Media Gratiae Podcast Network.

    How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds (Reprise)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2022 9:12


    IN THIS EPISODE: "How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds" by John Newton (1725-1807)When her doctors told Francis Ridley Havergal that she shouldn't expect to live much longer, she said, "Beautiful! If I am really going, it is too good to be true!"Show Notes: "How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds" performed by Sophia Bush "How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds" performed by Grace Community Church "Light of Day" by Tobia Voigt "New Beginnings" by Arend Facebook: www.facebook.com/storiesofhymnsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hymn.stories/Hymn Stories is a part of the Media Gratiae Podcast Network.

    INTERLUDE: Before the Throne of God Above (Reprise)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2022 11:07


    IN THIS EPISODE: "Before the Throne of God Above" by Charitie Lees Smith (1841-1923)It appears that Charitie Lees Smith's hymn “Before the Throne of God” was especially meaningful to Spurgeon. He had an extraordinary ability to memorize hymns, and “Before the Throne of God” was one that he knew by heart.Show Notes:  "Before the Throne of God Above" performed by Sophia Bush "Before the Throne of God Above" performed by Grace Community Church "Light of Day" by Tobias Voigt Facebook: www.facebook.com/storiesofhymnsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hymn.stories/Hymn Stories is a part of the Media Gratiae Podcast Network.

    INTERLUDE: Holy! Holy! Holy! (Reprise)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2022 6:32


    IN THIS EPISODE: "Holy Holy Holy Lord God Almighty" by Reginald Heber (1783-1826)"I have never seen such tenderness, never such humble exercise of Christian love. Alas! How his spirit shames us all! I thank God that I have seen his tears, that I heard his prayers, his conversation with the afflicted mother, and his own private reflections upon it. It has made me love him more, and has given me a lesson of tenderness, in visiting the afflicted, that I trust will not be in vain.”Show Notes:  "Holy! Holy! Holy! performed by Sophia Bush "Holy! Holy! Holy! performed by Grace Community Church "Fantasy in My Mind" by Alan Spiljak Facebook: www.facebook.com/storiesofhymnsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hymn.stories/Hymn Stories is a part of the Media Gratiae Podcast Network.

    INTERLUDE: Amazing Grace (Reprise)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2022 8:12


    IN THIS EPISODE: "Amazing Grace (How Sweet the Sound)" by John Newton (1725-1807)At the age of 82, John Newton said, "My memory is nearly gone, but I remember two things: that I am a great sinner — and that Christ is a great Savior!"Show Notes:  "Amazing Grace" performed by Grace Community Church "Amazing Grace" performed by Sophia Bush "Cello Suit No. 1" by Bach, performed by Arend "Fading Sun" by Marcus Heier Facebook: www.facebook.com/storiesofhymnsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hymn.stories/Hymn Stories is a part of the Media Gratiae Podcast Network.

    INTERLUDE: Abide With Me (Reprise)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2022 7:54


    IN THIS EPISODE: "Abide With Me" by Henry Francis Lyte (1793-1847)Show Notes:  "Piecing Back Together" by Lake Isabel "Abide With Me" performed by Sophia Isabel Bush Facebook: www.facebook.com/storiesofhymnsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hymn.stories/Hymn Stories is a part of the Media Gratiae Podcast Network.

    INTERLUDE: The Lord Jehovah Reigns (Reprise)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2022 5:00


    IN THIS EPISODE: "The Lord Jehova Reigns" by Isaac Watts (1674-1748)Show Notes:  "Only You" by Northwestern "The Lord Jehovah Reigns" from Classic Songs from the Hymnal "The Lord Jehovah Reigns" from Ride! Ride! directed by Peter Coe Facebook: www.facebook.com/storiesofhymnsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hymn.stories/Hymn Stories is a part of the Media Gratiae Podcast Network.

    INTERLUDE: Just As I Am (Reprise)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2022 9:56


    IN THIS EPISODE: "Just As I Am" by Charlotte Elliott (1854-1871)The next day the troubles of the night came back upon her with such force that she felt they must be met and conquered in the grace of God. She gathered up in her soul the grand certainties, not of her emotions, but of her salvation: her Lord, His power, His promise.Show Notes: "North" by Roger GabaldaThis episode was originally published in Season One of Hymn StoriesFacebook: www.facebook.com/storiesofhymnsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hymn.stories/Hymn Stories is a part of the Media Gratiae Podcast Network.

    He Who Would Valiant Be

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2022 12:19


    IN THIS EPISODE: "He Who Would Valiant Be" by John Bunyan (1628-1688)"In a word, that man so told the story of Christian and his travels, that my heart fell into a burning haste to be gone after him; nor could father or mother stay me! So I got from them, and am come thus far on my way."Show Notes:  "Peicing Back Together" by Lake Isabel "Gypsy" by Augustine "He Who Would Valiant Be" by Wallingford Parish Church with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Facebook: www.facebook.com/storiesofhymnsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hymn.stories/Hymn Stories is a part of the Media Gratiae Podcast Network.

    FIELD RECORDING: Excerpts from Kenya

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2022 10:00


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    Here O'er the Earth as a Stranger I Roam

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2022 8:20


    IN THIS EPISODE: "Here O'er the Earth as a Stranger I Roam" by C. W. Ainsworth (1817-1851)Many years ago there lived a coal miner in Staffordshire, England. He and his wife had a dear little girl, the last of their five children. This daughter was the light of the coal miner's eyes. Each night, after traipsing from the pit, she would meet him at the door of their little cottage and welcome him home.Show Notes:  "A Quiet Harbor" by Moment Music "Hemel" by Sjors Mans Facebook: www.facebook.com/storiesofhymnsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hymn.stories/Hymn Stories is a part of the Media Gratiae Podcast Network.

    Jesus Shall Reign Where'er the Sun

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2022 8:07


    IN THIS EPISODE: "Jesus Shall Reign Where'er the Sun" by Isaac Watts (1674-1748)As the people remembered how they had been saved from cannibal horrors, one after another broke down in sobs over the bitter past from which the gospel had rescued them.Show Notes:  "I Think It Is" by Ben Mcelroy "Whisps of Whorles" by Kevin Macleod Facebook: www.facebook.com/storiesofhymnsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hymn.stories/Hymn Stories is a part of the Media Gratiae Podcast Network.

    I Lay My Sins on Jesus

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2022 6:09


    IN THIS EPISODE: "I Lay My Sins on Jesus" by Horatius Bonar (1808-1889)Show Notes:  "I Lay My Sins On Jesus" performed by ONU Orpheus Choir (1961) "A Beautiful Hope" by Ketsa "John G. Paton: Missionary to the New Hebrides" by John G. Paton Facebook: www.facebook.com/storiesofhymnsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hymn.stories/Hymn Stories is a part of the Media Gratiae Podcast Network.

    Jesus, Where'er Thy People Meet

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2022 10:29


    IN THIS EPISODE: "Jesus, Where'er Thy People Meet" by William Cowper (1731-1800)“My time and thoughts much engrossed today by an afflicting and critical dispensation at Orchard Side. I was sent for early this morning, and returned astonished and grieved. How mysterious are the ways of the Lord! How much seems now at stake! But while all is in His hands all is safe. Could hardly attend to anything else.”Show Notes:  "Songs of Iceland" by Ben Mcelroy "That Was the Day" by Ben Mcelroy Facebook: www.facebook.com/storiesofhymnsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hymn.stories/Hymn Stories is a part of the Media Gratiae Podcast Network.

    We Rest on Thee, Our Shield and Our Defender

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2022 10:33


    IN THIS EPISODE: "We Rest on Thee, Our Shield and Our Defender" by Edith G. Cherry (1872-1897)"He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose." —Jim ElliotShow Notes:  "Under the Shadow of the Almighty" by Elizabeth Elliot "We Rest on Thee" by 20Schemes Music "Something Greater" by Caleb Fincher "Poco" by Roo Walker Facebook: www.facebook.com/storiesofhymnsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hymn.stories/Hymn Stories is a part of the Media Gratiae Podcast Network.

    O God Our Help in Ages Past

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2022 9:43


    IN THIS EPISODE: "O God Our Help in Ages Past" by Isaac Watts (1674-1748)Watts' rendition of Psalm 90 continues to be a help to souls today as they sing unto the Lord. Many hymnals still include this song. It is in the common meter and has traditionally been sung to the tune ST ANNE. It was originally made up of nine stanzas. The BBC played this hymn across the radio waves of England World War II was officially declared. Later, it was sung at the funeral service of Winston Churchill. Show Notes:  "Hope is Alive" by Infraction "Early Spring" by Simon Folwar Facebook: www.facebook.com/storiesofhymnsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hymn.stories/Hymn Stories is a part of the Media Gratiae Podcast Network.

    I Have Decided to Follow Jesus

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2022 12:38


    IN THIS EPISODE: "I Have Decided to Follow Jesus" by Sadhu Sundar Singh (1889-1929)The village chief grew angry at this sudden turn of events. He felt that the foreigner's religion had no place among his people and he aimed to put a stop to it. So, he summoned all the families to the center of the village. Then, he singled out the family that first accepted Christ and told them to step forward. He said, “You have two choices: renounce Christianity or die.”  Show Notes:  "New Beginnings" by Arend "Caravan" by Arend Facebook: www.facebook.com/storiesofhymnsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hymn.stories/Hymn Stories is a part of the Media Gratiae Podcast Network.

    INTERLUDE: Indeed I Am (Reprise)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2022 6:14


    IN THIS EPISODE: "Weary of Wandering from My God" by Charles Wesley (1707-1788)For nearly 50 years Charles Wesley wrote hymns on the way from preaching point to preaching point all over England and Ireland offering to all “salvation through the blood of the Lamb.” Show Notes:  "The Quest" by Arend "Fading Sun" by Marcus Heier Facebook: www.facebook.com/storiesofhymnsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hymn.stories/Hymn Stories is a part of the Media Gratiae Podcast Network.

    INTERLUDE: Oft I Strayed (Reprise)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2022 5:30


    IN THIS EPISODE: "The King of Love My Shepherd Is" by H. W. Baker (1821-1877)Of all the hymns that have been crafted from Psalm 23, some say H. W. Baker's is the most beautiful. It certainly was meaningful to him, especially the third verse. Facebook: www.facebook.com/storiesofhymnsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hymn.stories/Hymn Stories is a part of the Media Gratiae Podcast Network.

    INTERLUDE: All People That on Earth Do Dwell

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2022 10:49


    IN THIS EPISODE: "All People That on Earth Do Dwell" by William Kethe (d. 1594)Show Notes: "All People That on Earth Do Dwell" performed by Keith and Kristen Getty at Sing! ConferenceFacebook: www.facebook.com/storiesofhymnsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hymn.stories/Hymn Stories is a part of the Media Gratiae Podcast Network.

    INTERLUDE: Let Party Names No More

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2022 11:38


    IN THIS EPISODE: "Let Party Names No More" by Benjamin Beddome (1717-1795)"Apply what you will, besides the blood of Christ, and it will poison the sore. You will find that you can't mortify sin truly if you have never seen Christ bleeding for you on the cross. Nothing can kill it but the beholding of Christ's righteousness." —THOMAS WILCOXShow Notes:  "Only You" by Northwestern "A Choice Drop of Honey" by Thomas Wilcox (https://freegracepress.com/products/a-choice-drop-of-honey-from-the-rock-of-christ) Facebook: www.facebook.com/storiesofhymnsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hymn.stories/Hymn Stories is a part of the Media Gratiae Podcast Network.

    READING: Before the Throne of God Above

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2022 6:47


    IN THIS EPISODE: A reading and congregational singing of Charitie Lees Bancroft's "Before the Throne of God Above"Show Notes:  "Forgotten" by Alan Spiljak Congregational Singing by Grace Community Church Facebook: www.facebook.com/storiesofhymnsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hymn.stories/Hymn Stories is a part of the Media Gratiae Podcast Network.

    John Huss

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2022 7:57


    IN THIS EPISODE: The Martyrdom of John Huss“Into thy hands, O Lord, I commit my spirit. Thou hast redeemed me. Assist me that with a firm mind, by the most powerful grace, I may undergo this most awful death, to which I am condemned for preaching Thy most holy gospel. Amen.”Show Notes:  "Requiem" by Enzalla "Psalm 59" in Genevan Psalter "Resolution" by Caleb Fincher Facebook: www.facebook.com/storiesofhymnsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hymn.stories/Hymn Stories is a part of the Media Gratiae Podcast Network.

    FIELD RECORDING: Pleading His Gracious Name (Black Mountain)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2022 8:02


    IN THIS EPISODE: "Pleading His Gracious Name" by John Newton (1725-1807)A reflection and song from the Church and Family Life Conference held at Ridgecrest in Black Mountain, NC. Show Notes: "Piano Rounds" by Yeti Music Church and Family Life: https://churchandfamilylife.com/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/storiesofhymnsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hymn.stories/Hymn Stories is a part of the Media Gratiae Podcast Network.

    SONG: The Sands of Time Are Sinking

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2022 3:36


    The sands of time are sinking,The dawn of heaven breaks;The summer morn I've sighed for,The fair, sweet morn awakes:Dark, dark hath been the midnight,But day-spring is at hand,And glory, glory dwellethIn Emmanuel's land.O Christ! He is the fountain,The deep, sweet well of love!The streams on earth I've tasted,More deep I'll drink above:There, to an ocean fulness,His mercy doth expand,And glory, glory dwellethIn Emmanuel's land.Oh, I am my Beloved's,And my Beloved's mine!He brings a poor vile sinnerInto His "house of wine."I stand upon His merit,I know no other stand,Not e'en where glory dwellethIn Emmanuel's land.The Bride eyes not her garment,But her dear Bridegroom's face;I will not gaze at glory,But on my King of grace.Not at the crown He givethBut on His piercèd hand,The Lamb is all the gloryOf Emmanuel's land.

    SHORT: Crabbed and Black Tree of the Cross

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2022 3:07


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    The Sands of Time Are Sinking

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2022 10:40


    "The Sands of Time Are Sinking" by Anne Ross Cousin (1824-1906) and Samuel Rutherford (1600-1661)Christ's honeycombs drop honey and floods of consolation upon my soul; my chains are gold. Were my blackness and Christ's beauty carded through other, His beauty and holiness would eat up my filthiness. The secret formula of the saints: When I am in the cellar of affliction, I look for the Lord's choicest wines.Show Notes:  "A Little Breeze" by Simon Folwar "The Wound Betwee Us" by Cory Alstad "I Can Hear the Ocean" by Vens Adams Facebook: www.facebook.com/storiesofhymnsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hymn.stories/Hymn Stories is a part of the Media Gratiae Podcast Network.

    Jesus, Thy Blood and Righteousness (Pt. 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2022 6:36


    IN THIS EPISODE: "Jesus, Thy Blood and Righteousness" by Nicolaus L. von Zinzendorf (1700-1760), trans. by John Wesley (1703-1791)What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare his own Son but gave him up for us all, how will he not also with him graciously give us all things? Who shall bring any charge against God's elect? It is God who justifies. Who is to condemn? Christ Jesus is the one who died—more than that, who was raised—who is at the right hand of God, who indeed is interceding for us.Show Notes:  "Clouds" by Luis Alva "North" by Roger Gabalda Facebook: www.facebook.com/storiesofhymnsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hymn.stories/Hymn Stories is a part of the Media Gratiae Podcast Network.

    Jesus, Thy Blood and Righteousness (Pt. 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2022 10:01


    IN THIS EPISODE: "Jesus, Thy Blood and Righteousness" by Nicolaus L. von Zinzendorf (1700-1760), trans. by John Wesley (1703-1791)They were not dismayed in reflecting on the smallness of their means and abilities, and that they hardly knew their way to the heathen whose salvation they so ardently longed for, nor by the prospect of enduring hardships of every kind and even perhaps the loss of their lives in the attempt. Yet their love to their Savior and their fellow sinners for whom He shed His blood, far outweighed all these considerations. They went forth in the strength of their God and He has wrought wonders in their behalf.Show Notes:  "Sanctify" by Brock Hewitt "Hemel" by Sjors Mans "Jesus, Thy Blood and Righteousness" by Grace Community Church "Jesus, Thy Blood and Righteousness" by The King's Daughters Facebook: www.facebook.com/storiesofhymnsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hymn.stories/Hymn Stories is a part of the Media Gratiae Podcast Network.

    Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2022 11:50


    IN THIS EPISODE: "Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus" by Helen Howarth Lemmel (1863-1961)Turn full your soul's vision to Jesus, and look and look at Him, and a strange dimness will come over all that is apart from Him… For “He is worthy” to have all there is to be had in the heart that He has died to win.Hymn Stories Spotify Playlist: https://spoti.fi/3hWLc2KShow Notes:  "The Bride" an Algerian Folk Song "Blossoming" by Locran "Something Greater" by Caleb Fincher "Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus" by Kendra Logozar "Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus" by Hope Church Bromley Borough Facebook: www.facebook.com/storiesofhymnsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hymn.stories/Hymn Stories is a part of the Media Gratiae Podcast Network.

    SONG: When Once I Mourned a Load of Sin

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2022 4:08


    "When Once I Mourned a Load of Sin" Written by Charles Spurgeon; Arranged and Performed by Heath WaltonFind it on SoundCloud: https://bit.ly/3MyKUhiFacebook: www.facebook.com/storiesofhymnsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hymn.stories/Hymn Stories is a part of the Media Gratiae Podcast Network.

    When Once I Mourned a Load of Sin

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2022 12:23


    IN THIS EPISODE: "When Once I Mourned a Load of Sin" by Charles Spurgeon (1834-1892)He noticed the strange young man, and fastening his eyes on him, he said, “Young man, you look very miserable and you will always be miserable, in life, in death and in eternity, if you don't obey the text.” Lifting his hands, raising his voice in true Primitive Methodist fervor, he shouted, “Young man, look to Jesus. Look and He will save you this moment. You have nothing to do but to look and live.” Show Notes:  "When Once I Mourned a Load of Sin" by Heath Walton https://bit.ly/3MyKUhi "North" by Roger Gabalda "The Wound Between Us" by Cory Alstad Facebook: www.facebook.com/storiesofhymnsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hymn.stories/Hymn Stories is a part of the Media Gratiae Podcast Network.

    An Anchor for the Soul

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2022 7:08


    Show Notes:  "Twighlight" by AK The Whole Counsel by Media Gratiae: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbO_BAAZC3XIFcADC73YlOQ Facebook: www.facebook.com/storiesofhymnsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hymn.stories/Hymn Stories is a part of the Media Gratiae Podcast Network.

    INTERLUDE: Not all the Blood of Beasts (Gospel Portions)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2022 9:43


    Show Notes:  Subscribe to Gospel Portions here: https://gospelportions.transistor.fm/subscribe Nowhere to Be by Cory Alstad Requiem by Sarah Spring Hymn Stories is a part of the Media Gratiae podcast network. 

    INTERLUDE: Be Thou My Vision

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2022 9:03


    Show Notes:  Scott Aniol's Article: https://religiousaffections.org/articles/hymnody/a-better-way-to-sing-be-thou-my-vision/ "Hemel" by Sjors Mans Facebook: www.facebook.com/storiesofhymnsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hymn.stories/Hymn Stories is a part of the Media Gratiae Podcast Network.

    INTERLUDE: Spurgeon's Psalter

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2022 11:41


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    FIELD RECORDING: He Has Washed Us With His Blood

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2022 1:29


    A brief recording of my 4th-5th grade Bible class singing the modern version of "Let Us Love and Sing and Wonder" by John Newton.

    INTERLUDE: He Has Hushed the Law's Loud Thunder

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2022 7:58


    In this hymn, Newton explains why we ought to praise Christ. The undergirding motivation is that Christ has washed us with his blood that we might come to God. Each stanza ends with some expression of that unfathomable glorious truth. Order "How We May Read Scriptures With Most Spiritual Profit" by Thomas Watson: https://bit.ly/3ItVYtMShow Notes:  "Let Us Love and Sing and Wonder" by Happy Hymnody (https://happyhymnody.wordpress.com/) "Cloud Postcards" by Sonder House Facebook: www.facebook.com/storiesofhymnsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hymn.stories/Hymn Stories is a part of the Media Gratiae Podcast Network.

    O Love That Wilt Not Let Me Go

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2022 7:51


    “It was written in the Manse of Innellan one summer evening of 1882. It was composed with extreme rapidity, and I felt myself rather in the position of one who was being dictated to than of an original artist. I was suffering from extreme mental distress, and the hymn was the fruit of pain.” Notes:  "O Love That Wilt Not Let Me Go" by 20 Schemes (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJOUtCModPI) "Twighlight" by AK Facebook: www.facebook.com/storiesofhymnsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hymn.stories/Hymn Stories is a part of the Media Gratiae Podcast Network.

    SHORT: Jesus, Lover of My Soul

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2022 1:53


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    Jesus, Lover of My Soul

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2022 11:16


    It is reported that Charles Wesley was sitting in his study one day when a little bird flew into his open window, it was being hunted by a hawk and the predator had almost overtaken his prey when the frightened bird escaped into Wesley's study. The story goes that Charles watched this scene unfold, let the bird out once it was safe, took his pen, and wrote: “Jesus, lover of my soul, Let me to Thy bosom fly!”Notes:  "Requiem" by Sarah Spring "Serenity" by Ilya Kuznetzov Facebook: www.facebook.com/storiesofhymnsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hymn.stories/Hymn Stories is a part of the Media Gratiae Podcast Network.

    He Leadeth Me! O Blessed Thought

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2022 8:56


    Joseph set out to give the congregation an exposition of the Twenty-third Psalm. He emphasized the blessedness of being led by God—of the mere fact of His leadership—altogether apart from the way in which He leads us, and what He is leading us to.  After the meeting, he wrote a hymn that landed squarely on the phrase, “He leadeth me beside the still waters.” Show Notes:  "Hypotheticals" by AK "Miner's Dust" by Locran Facebook: www.facebook.com/storiesofhymnsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hymn.stories/Hymn Stories is a part of the Media Gratiae Podcast Network.

    SONG: How Bless'd Thy Creature Is, O God

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2022 2:38


    "How Bless'd Thy Creature Is, O God" by William Cowper Arranged and Performed by Heath Walton Hymn Stories is a part of the Media Gratiae podcast network.

    How Bless'd Thy Creature Is, O God

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2022 8:54


    There he knelt down and poured out his heart unto the Lord in prayer and praise. It pleased the Savior to hear him, and to grant him at once a renewed sense of his presence, deliverance from his fears, and a sweet assurance that, wherever his lot might be cast, the God of all consolation would still be with him.Special thanks to Heath Walton for his work on setting this hymn to music and performing it. Show Notes:  "How Blest Thy Creature Is, O God" by William Cowper, performed by Heath Walton "Adagio" by Roo Walker "Lost in Thoughts" by AK "Two Acres" by Arend Facebook: www.facebook.com/storiesofhymnsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hymn.stories/Hymn Stories is a part of the Media Gratiae Podcast Network.

    SHORT: O Thou From Whom All Goodness Flows

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2022 1:15


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    SONG: O Thou From Whom All Goodness Flows

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2022 3:30


    "O Thou From Whom All Goodness Flows" by Thomas Haweis (1734-1820) Hymn Stories is a part of the Media Gratiae podcast network.

    O Thou From Whom All Goodness Flows (Pt. 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2022 12:08


    On May 11, 1685 a large crowd of spectators gathered on the bank of the tidal river called Bladnoch near Wigtown in Scotland. It was a Friday. The solemn assembly looked upon two women fastened to stakes in the muddy river bed, where the waters of Solway Firth would again make their appearance as low tide turned to high. Show Notes: "Requiem" by Enzalla "Bankrupcy" by AK Facebook: www.facebook.com/storiesofhymnsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hymn.stories/Hymn Stories is a part of the Media Gratiae Podcast Network.

    O Thou From Whom All Goodness Flows (Pt. 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2022 12:07


    O Thou, from whom all goodness flows,I raise my soul to Thee;In all my sorrows, conflicts, woes,Dear Lord, remember me!When in the solemn hour of deathI wait Thy just decree,Be this the prayer of my last breath,Dear Lord, remember me!And when before Thy throne I stand,And lift my soul to Thee,Then, with the saints at Thy right hand,Dear Lord, remember me!Show Notes: "Beautiful Hope" by Keta "Stronger" by Alan Spiljak "Clouds" by Alan Spiljak Facebook: www.facebook.com/storiesofhymnsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hymn.stories/Hymn Stories is a part of the Media Gratiae Podcast Network.

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