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Never Far from God
Higher Ground
By John BJ Hall
I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:14
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Many people go through life without ever realizing their full potential. Think of people, in the winter of life, who look back onl…
I Would Be True

Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to cast some of you into prison, so that you will be tested, and you will have tribulation for ten days. Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life. Revelation 2:10
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Howard Wa…
Peter’s Story

By John BJ Hall
I had gone to bed that night, but I was sure I did not sleep. My heart was filled with tears, and I knew that if I closed my eyes, I would lose control.
I lay there for what seemed like forever, but the sun refused to shine. Surely, it was morning. But why were there no sounds in…
Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee
By John BJ Hall
I have set the LORD continually before me; Because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken. 9 Therefore my heart is glad and my glory rejoices; My flesh also will dwell securely. Psalm 16:8–9
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Bernard of Clairvaux believed that we should love God, for …
Near to the Heart of God
By John BJ Hall
But as for me, the nearness of God is my good; I have made the Lord God my refuge, That I may tell of all Your works. Psalm 73:28
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Cleland B McAfee wrote this hymn in 1901 shortly after two of his nieces died of diphtheria. During his time of grief, he foun…
Oh, How I Love Jesus

By John BJ Hall
I love the Lord, because He hears My voice and my supplications. Psalm 116:1
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The melody of this hymn most likely came from a time in American history when Christians would conduct camp meetings. The chorus in particular was considered a “trav…
Come, Oh Come, with Thy Broken Heart

Christ Liveth in Me
By John BJ Hall
To whom God willed to make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. Colossians 1:27
I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live…
The Light of the World Is Jesus
By John BJ Hall
Then Jesus again spoke to them, saying, “I am the Light of the world; he who follows Me will not walk in the darkness, but will have the Light of life. John 8:12
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Philip P Blis…
Let the Lower Lights Be Burning
By John BJ Hall
Sweet Peace, the Gift of God's Love
By John BJ Hall
For He Himself is our peace, who made both groups into one and broke down the barrier of the dividing wall, Ephesians 2:14
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Peter Bilhorn had been a popular singer in the beer halls of Chicago. During a revival held by George F. Penteco…
He Keeps Me Singing
By John BJ Hall
Crown Him with Many Crowns
By John BJ Hall
He Lifted Me
By John BJ Hall
Ivory Palaces
By John BJ Hall
Brethren, We Have Met to Worship
By John BJ Hall
Lord, I'm Coming Home
By John BJ Hall
The bird also has found a house, And the swallow a nest for herself, where she may lay her young, Even Your altars, O Lord of hosts, My King and my God. Psalm 84:3
‘I will get up and go to my father, and will say to him, “Fath…
I Hear Thy Welcome Voice
By John BJ Hall
More About Jesus Would I Know
By John BJ Hall
But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory, both now and to the day of eternity. Amen. 2 Peter 3:18
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The songwriter, Eliza Hewitt, had a spinal condition that put her in a body cast for most of her adul…