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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…
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…
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…
By John BJ Hall
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…
By John BJ Hall
By John BJ Hall
By John BJ Hall
By John BJ Hall
By John BJ Hall
I love the Lord, because He hears My voice and my supplications. Psalm 116:1
§§§§§§§§§
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…
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…
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…
By John BJ Hall
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
§§§§§§§
Peter Bilhorn had been a popular singer in the beer halls of Chicago. During a revival held by George F. Penteco…
By John BJ Hall
By John BJ Hall
By John BJ Hall
By John BJ Hall
By John BJ Hall
I love the Lord, because He hears My voice and my supplications. Psalm 116:1
§§§§§§§§§
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…
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…
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
§§§§§§§§§§§
Philip P Blis…
By John BJ Hall
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
§§§§§§§
Peter Bilhorn had been a popular singer in the beer halls of Chicago. During a revival held by George F. Penteco…
By John BJ Hall
By John BJ Hall
By John BJ Hall
By John BJ Hall
By John BJ Hall
I love the Lord, because He hears My voice and my supplications. Psalm 116:1
§§§§§§§§§
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…
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…
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
§§§§§§§§§§§
Philip P Blis…
By John BJ Hall
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
§§§§§§§
Peter Bilhorn had been a popular singer in the beer halls of Chicago. During a revival held by George F. Penteco…
By John BJ Hall
By John BJ Hall
By John BJ Hall
By John BJ Hall
By John BJ Hall
I love the Lord, because He hears My voice and my supplications. Psalm 116:1
§§§§§§§§§
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…
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…
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
§§§§§§§§§§§
Philip P Blis…
By John BJ Hall
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
§§§§§§§
Peter Bilhorn had been a popular singer in the beer halls of Chicago. During a revival held by George F. Penteco…
By John BJ Hall
By John BJ Hall
By John BJ Hall
By John BJ Hall
By John BJ Hall
I love the Lord, because He hears My voice and my supplications. Psalm 116:1
§§§§§§§§§
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 “traveling refrain.” It would be sung in conjunction with other hymns like Amazing Grace or Alas and Did My Savior Die.
At some point, the refrain was merged with the verses of Oh, How I Love Jesus. This marvelous hymn revolves around the name of Jesus. What a wonderful name! The name of Jesus promises us great blessings from the Father.
We are instructed to pray in the name of Jesus (John 14:13-14; Ephesians 5:20). It is through and by His name that we are justified (1 Corinthians 6:11: Acts 4:12). In Jesus name we find healing (James 5:14)
There is no name so precious as that of Jesus. He came to live among us and die for us. What a wonderful name!
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Father, I come to You in the precious name of my Lord and Savior, Jesus. Through His name, I come boldly to the throne of grace. His blood has washed me and made me a new creature. I give myself to serve You and thank You for saving me in the name of Jesus. Amen.
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 in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me. Galatians 2:20
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Here we have a song of joy for those who have trusted in Christ and have Him living in them. In Philippians 4:8 Paul wrote, “ Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, dwell on these things.” Certainly one of those truths is the wonderous thought that Christ lives in me.
In the original poem the first stanza lyrics were “As lives the flow’r within the seed, As in the cone the tree, So, praise the God of truth and grace, His Spirit dwelleth in me.” One day that seed will spring forth and we will stand before our Lord and “We will be like Him, because we will see Him just as He is.” (1 John 3:2)
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Father, I praise You for sending Your Son to die for me, and Your Spirit to dwell in me. Thank You for giving the Light, to show me the way. Help me to live so that others will see You through me. Amen.
__________________
This is an excerpt from the soon-to-be-published HYMNS OF PRAISE VOL 4: A Devotional Guide to the Hymns of Our Faith. © Copyright 2024 by Passages Ministries Publications.
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
§§§§§§§§§§§
Philip P Bliss left home as a child. He worked in lumber camps and taught music while he attended a music academy in New York. He was saved at 12 years of age in a revival meeting. Shortly thereafter he published his first song. The great D. L. Moody encouraged him to become a singing evangelist. Moody and his musical team used many songs that were written by this young man.
This hymn is based on Jesus words in John 8. In the first stanza he tells of the darkness of sin and the lostness of man. Yet into this dark world a light was shone. (John 1:1-5) But the world did not understand it.
Jesus said, that those who follow Him would not walk in darkness. Jesus also said that we should shine the light on others. (Matthew 5:16)
The third stanza is a call to repentance. Come to the Light and be washed so that light can shine through you.
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Father, thank You for the Light that drives out the darkness of sin from my life. Please help me to lift my candle high so that others can see the way to peace and forgiveness. Amen
_____________________________________
This is an excerpt from the soon-to-be-published book HYMNS OF PRAISE VOL 4: A Devotional Guide to the Hymns of our Faith, © Copyright 2024 by Passages Ministries Publications.
By John BJ Hall
_______________________________________
This is an excerpt from the soon-to-be-published book "Hymns of Praise Vol 4: A Devotional Guide to the Hymns of Our Faith" © Copyright 2024 by Passages Ministries Publications.
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
§§§§§§§
Peter Bilhorn had been a popular singer in the beer halls of Chicago. During a revival held by George F. Pentecost, he was saved. He traveled with Rev. Pentecost in his evangelistic work. One day their train was stopped due to an accident. The elderly lady it hit left a pool of blood where she lay.
Evangelist Daniel Webster Whittle remarked that the only thing Jesus left on earth was His blood for our justification. Bilhorn replied, “This is what gives us sweet peace.” He wrote the lyrics upon his return to the train.
The first stanza tells us that the sweet strain of peace should dwell in our hearts. When it does it brings gladness and joy. The second talks of the foundation of our peace being Christ’s death which paid our debt.
Finally, in the third stanza, we find that to maintain that peace we must abide in Christ. That peace then draws us closer to Him and guards our hearts.
§§§§§§§
Father, thank You for the blood of Christ that brought me justification and reconciliation with You. Thank You for the sweet peace that You brought into my heart. Amen.
_________________
This is an excerpt from the soon-to-be-published, Hymns of Praise Vol 4: A Devotional Guide to the Hymns of Our Faith, by John BJ Hall. © Copyright 2024 by Passages Ministries Publishing.
By John BJ Hall
By John BJ Hall
By John BJ Hall
___________________________
This is an excerpt from Hymns of Praise Vol 2: A Devotional Guide to the Hymns of Our Faith. © Copyright 2023 by John BJ Hall. Assigned to Passages Ministries Publishing.
By John BJ Hall
_______________________________________
This is an excerpt from Hymns of Praise Vol 2: A Devotional Guide to the Hymns of Our Faith. © Copyright 2023 by John BJ Hall (Assigned to Passages Ministries Publishing)
By John BJ Hall
I love the Lord, because He hears My voice and my supplications. Psalm 116:1
§§§§§§§§§
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 “traveling refrain.” It would be sung in conjunction with other hymns like Amazing Grace or Alas and Did My Savior Die.
At some point, the refrain was merged with the verses of Oh, How I Love Jesus. This marvelous hymn revolves around the name of Jesus. What a wonderful name! The name of Jesus promises us great blessings from the Father.
We are instructed to pray in the name of Jesus (John 14:13-14; Ephesians 5:20). It is through and by His name that we are justified (1 Corinthians 6:11: Acts 4:12). In Jesus name we find healing (James 5:14)
There is no name so precious as that of Jesus. He came to live among us and die for us. What a wonderful name!
§§§§§§§§§
Father, I come to You in the precious name of my Lord and Savior, Jesus. Through His name, I come boldly to the throne of grace. His blood has washed me and made me a new creature. I give myself to serve You and thank You for saving me in the name of Jesus. Amen.
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 in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me. Galatians 2:20
§§§§§§§§
Here we have a song of joy for those who have trusted in Christ and have Him living in them. In Philippians 4:8 Paul wrote, “ Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, dwell on these things.” Certainly one of those truths is the wonderous thought that Christ lives in me.
In the original poem the first stanza lyrics were “As lives the flow’r within the seed, As in the cone the tree, So, praise the God of truth and grace, His Spirit dwelleth in me.” One day that seed will spring forth and we will stand before our Lord and “We will be like Him, because we will see Him just as He is.” (1 John 3:2)
§§§§§§§§
Father, I praise You for sending Your Son to die for me, and Your Spirit to dwell in me. Thank You for giving the Light, to show me the way. Help me to live so that others will see You through me. Amen.
__________________
This is an excerpt from the soon-to-be-published HYMNS OF PRAISE VOL 4: A Devotional Guide to the Hymns of Our Faith. © Copyright 2024 by Passages Ministries Publications.
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
§§§§§§§§§§§
Philip P Bliss left home as a child. He worked in lumber camps and taught music while he attended a music academy in New York. He was saved at 12 years of age in a revival meeting. Shortly thereafter he published his first song. The great D. L. Moody encouraged him to become a singing evangelist. Moody and his musical team used many songs that were written by this young man.
This hymn is based on Jesus words in John 8. In the first stanza he tells of the darkness of sin and the lostness of man. Yet into this dark world a light was shone. (John 1:1-5) But the world did not understand it.
Jesus said, that those who follow Him would not walk in darkness. Jesus also said that we should shine the light on others. (Matthew 5:16)
The third stanza is a call to repentance. Come to the Light and be washed so that light can shine through you.
§§§§§§§§§§§
Father, thank You for the Light that drives out the darkness of sin from my life. Please help me to lift my candle high so that others can see the way to peace and forgiveness. Amen
_____________________________________
This is an excerpt from the soon-to-be-published book HYMNS OF PRAISE VOL 4: A Devotional Guide to the Hymns of our Faith, © Copyright 2024 by Passages Ministries Publications.
By John BJ Hall
_______________________________________
This is an excerpt from the soon-to-be-published book "Hymns of Praise Vol 4: A Devotional Guide to the Hymns of Our Faith" © Copyright 2024 by Passages Ministries Publications.
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
§§§§§§§
Peter Bilhorn had been a popular singer in the beer halls of Chicago. During a revival held by George F. Pentecost, he was saved. He traveled with Rev. Pentecost in his evangelistic work. One day their train was stopped due to an accident. The elderly lady it hit left a pool of blood where she lay.
Evangelist Daniel Webster Whittle remarked that the only thing Jesus left on earth was His blood for our justification. Bilhorn replied, “This is what gives us sweet peace.” He wrote the lyrics upon his return to the train.
The first stanza tells us that the sweet strain of peace should dwell in our hearts. When it does it brings gladness and joy. The second talks of the foundation of our peace being Christ’s death which paid our debt.
Finally, in the third stanza, we find that to maintain that peace we must abide in Christ. That peace then draws us closer to Him and guards our hearts.
§§§§§§§
Father, thank You for the blood of Christ that brought me justification and reconciliation with You. Thank You for the sweet peace that You brought into my heart. Amen.
_________________
This is an excerpt from the soon-to-be-published, Hymns of Praise Vol 4: A Devotional Guide to the Hymns of Our Faith, by John BJ Hall. © Copyright 2024 by Passages Ministries Publishing.
By John BJ Hall
By John BJ Hall
By John BJ Hall
___________________________
This is an excerpt from Hymns of Praise Vol 2: A Devotional Guide to the Hymns of Our Faith. © Copyright 2023 by John BJ Hall. Assigned to Passages Ministries Publishing.
By John BJ Hall
_______________________________________
This is an excerpt from Hymns of Praise Vol 2: A Devotional Guide to the Hymns of Our Faith. © Copyright 2023 by John BJ Hall (Assigned to Passages Ministries Publishing)
By John BJ Hall
I love the Lord, because He hears My voice and my supplications. Psalm 116:1
§§§§§§§§§
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 “traveling refrain.” It would be sung in conjunction with other hymns like Amazing Grace or Alas and Did My Savior Die.
At some point, the refrain was merged with the verses of Oh, How I Love Jesus. This marvelous hymn revolves around the name of Jesus. What a wonderful name! The name of Jesus promises us great blessings from the Father.
We are instructed to pray in the name of Jesus (John 14:13-14; Ephesians 5:20). It is through and by His name that we are justified (1 Corinthians 6:11: Acts 4:12). In Jesus name we find healing (James 5:14)
There is no name so precious as that of Jesus. He came to live among us and die for us. What a wonderful name!
§§§§§§§§§
Father, I come to You in the precious name of my Lord and Savior, Jesus. Through His name, I come boldly to the throne of grace. His blood has washed me and made me a new creature. I give myself to serve You and thank You for saving me in the name of Jesus. Amen.
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 in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me. Galatians 2:20
§§§§§§§§
Here we have a song of joy for those who have trusted in Christ and have Him living in them. In Philippians 4:8 Paul wrote, “ Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, dwell on these things.” Certainly one of those truths is the wonderous thought that Christ lives in me.
In the original poem the first stanza lyrics were “As lives the flow’r within the seed, As in the cone the tree, So, praise the God of truth and grace, His Spirit dwelleth in me.” One day that seed will spring forth and we will stand before our Lord and “We will be like Him, because we will see Him just as He is.” (1 John 3:2)
§§§§§§§§
Father, I praise You for sending Your Son to die for me, and Your Spirit to dwell in me. Thank You for giving the Light, to show me the way. Help me to live so that others will see You through me. Amen.
__________________
This is an excerpt from the soon-to-be-published HYMNS OF PRAISE VOL 4: A Devotional Guide to the Hymns of Our Faith. © Copyright 2024 by Passages Ministries Publications.
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
§§§§§§§§§§§
Philip P Bliss left home as a child. He worked in lumber camps and taught music while he attended a music academy in New York. He was saved at 12 years of age in a revival meeting. Shortly thereafter he published his first song. The great D. L. Moody encouraged him to become a singing evangelist. Moody and his musical team used many songs that were written by this young man.
This hymn is based on Jesus words in John 8. In the first stanza he tells of the darkness of sin and the lostness of man. Yet into this dark world a light was shone. (John 1:1-5) But the world did not understand it.
Jesus said, that those who follow Him would not walk in darkness. Jesus also said that we should shine the light on others. (Matthew 5:16)
The third stanza is a call to repentance. Come to the Light and be washed so that light can shine through you.
§§§§§§§§§§§
Father, thank You for the Light that drives out the darkness of sin from my life. Please help me to lift my candle high so that others can see the way to peace and forgiveness. Amen
_____________________________________
This is an excerpt from the soon-to-be-published book HYMNS OF PRAISE VOL 4: A Devotional Guide to the Hymns of our Faith, © Copyright 2024 by Passages Ministries Publications.
By John BJ Hall
_______________________________________
This is an excerpt from the soon-to-be-published book "Hymns of Praise Vol 4: A Devotional Guide to the Hymns of Our Faith" © Copyright 2024 by Passages Ministries Publications.
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
§§§§§§§
Peter Bilhorn had been a popular singer in the beer halls of Chicago. During a revival held by George F. Pentecost, he was saved. He traveled with Rev. Pentecost in his evangelistic work. One day their train was stopped due to an accident. The elderly lady it hit left a pool of blood where she lay.
Evangelist Daniel Webster Whittle remarked that the only thing Jesus left on earth was His blood for our justification. Bilhorn replied, “This is what gives us sweet peace.” He wrote the lyrics upon his return to the train.
The first stanza tells us that the sweet strain of peace should dwell in our hearts. When it does it brings gladness and joy. The second talks of the foundation of our peace being Christ’s death which paid our debt.
Finally, in the third stanza, we find that to maintain that peace we must abide in Christ. That peace then draws us closer to Him and guards our hearts.
§§§§§§§
Father, thank You for the blood of Christ that brought me justification and reconciliation with You. Thank You for the sweet peace that You brought into my heart. Amen.
_________________
This is an excerpt from the soon-to-be-published, Hymns of Praise Vol 4: A Devotional Guide to the Hymns of Our Faith, by John BJ Hall. © Copyright 2024 by Passages Ministries Publishing.
By John BJ Hall
By John BJ Hall
By John BJ Hall
___________________________
This is an excerpt from Hymns of Praise Vol 2: A Devotional Guide to the Hymns of Our Faith. © Copyright 2023 by John BJ Hall. Assigned to Passages Ministries Publishing.
By John BJ Hall
_______________________________________
This is an excerpt from Hymns of Praise Vol 2: A Devotional Guide to the Hymns of Our Faith. © Copyright 2023 by John BJ Hall (Assigned to Passages Ministries Publishing)