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Come, Oh Come, with Thy Broken Heart

By John BJ Hall
 
Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Matthew 5:4
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At some point in life, everyone comes to a time when they have a broken heart. It might be a lost love. It could be a relationship that has gone sour. Or it could be the …

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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…

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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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Let the Lower Lights Be Burning

By John BJ Hall

So that you will prove yourselves to be blameless and innocent, children of God above reproach in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you appear as lights in the world. Philippians 2:15
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Jesus said “Let your light shine before men in…

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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…

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He Keeps Me Singing

By John BJ Hall

Praise the Lord in song, for He has done excellent things; Let this be known throughout the earth. Isaiah 12:5
Speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody with your heart to the Lord; Ephesians 5:19
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Crown Him with Many Crowns

By John BJ Hall

His eyes are a flame of fire, and on His head are many diadems; and He has a name written on Him which no one knows except Himself. Revelation 19:12
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Crowns are not merely decorative headwear for kings. They represent power, authority, and honor due to the king. …

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He Lifted Me

By John BJ Hall

He brought me up out of the pit of destruction, out of the miry clay; And He set my feet upon a rock making my footsteps firm. Psalm 40:2
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The Psalmist was prophesying concerning the death burial and resurrection of the Messiah. But in a very real sense, he…

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Ivory Palaces

By John BJ Hall

All Thy garments are fragrant with myrrh and aloes and cassia; Out of ivory palaces stringed instruments have made Thee glad. Psalm 45:8
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The passage in the 45th Psalm is prophetic in nature. It speaks of the coming King, His coronation, and the wedding fe…

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Brethren, We Have Met to Worship

By John BJ Hall

Then the LORD said to Moses, “Behold, I will rain bread from heaven for you; and the people shall go out and gather a day’s portion every day, that I may test them, whether or not they will walk in My instruction. Exodus 16:4
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There is much conjecture abou…

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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…

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I Hear Thy Welcome Voice


By John BJ Hall

Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded. James 4:8
Behold, I stand at the door and knock; if anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and will dine with him, and he with Me. R…

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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…

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He Leadeth Me! O Blessed Tho't!

By John BJ Hall

Do not fear, for I am with you; I will bring your offspring from the east, And gather you from the west.                         Isaiah 43:5

In Thy lovingkindness Thou hast led the people whom Thou hast redeemed….                       Exodus 15:13a…

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Glory to His Name

By John BJ Hall
And through Him to reconcile all things to Himself, having made peace through the blood of His cross; through Him, I say, whether things on earth or things in heaven. Colossians 1:20
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It is believed that Elisha Hoffman was a new widower with thr…

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Work for the Night Is Coming

By John BJ Hall

We must work the works of Him who sent Me as long as it is day; night is coming when no one can work. John 9:4
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Annie Louise Walker-Coghill was from England. Her brothers immigrated to Canada. She went to visit them. During her time there she realize…

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Are You Washed in the Blood?

By John BJ Hall 

And I said to him, “My lord, you know.” And he said to me, “These are the ones who come out of the great tribulation, and they have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.

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Jesus Paid It All

By John BJ Hall
 
Even as the Father knows Me and I know the Father; and I lay down My life for the sheep. John 10:15
Knowing that you were not redeemed with perishable things like silver or gold from your futile way of life inherited from your forefathers, but with precious bloo…

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We'll Work Till Jesus Comes

Therefore let us be diligent to enter that rest, so that no one will fall, through following the same example of disobedience.          Hebrews 4:11

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We know that we are not saved by works. (Ephesians 2:8) But we also know that we were saved in order to do go…

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I Love to Tell the Story

By John BJ Hall
 
How lovely on the mountains Are the feet of him who brings good news, Who announces peace And brings good news of happiness, Who announces salvation, And says to Zion, “Your God reigns!” Isaiah 52:7
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Katherine Hankey’s original poem included 58 stanzas. It told…

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