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I HEARD THE VOICE OF JESUS SAY
This hymn by Horatius Bonar celebrates the grace of Jesus, inviting all to find rest and joy in Him. Bonar, a renowned 19th-century Scottish minister and author, emphasized the universal appeal of embracing Christ’s teachings, especially among children. The scriptural references in the content reinforce the message of finding peace and revival in Jesus.
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ART THOU WEARY?
Amazing Grace John M. Neale, 1818–1866 Adapted from the Greek of Stephen the Sabaite, 725–815 The Spirit and the bride say, “Come.” And let him who hears say, “Come!” Whoever is thirsty, let him come; and whoever wishes, let him take the free gift of the water of life. (Revelation 22:17) I have read in…
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THERE’S A WIDENESS TO GOD’S MERCY
Amazing Grace Frederick W. Faber, 1814–1863 But Thou, O Lord, art a God full of compassion, and gracious longsuffering, and plenteous in mercy and truth. (Psalm 86:15 KJV) A wealth of truth about the depth of God’s love and mercy is expressed simply but eloquently in this choice two-line hymn text written by Frederick William…
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Morning & Evening
Some Christians are sadly prone to look on the dark side of everything, and to dwell more upon what they have gone through than upon what God has done for them. Ask for their impression of the Christian life, and they will describe their continual conflicts, their deep afflictions, their sad adversities, and the sinfulness…
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DEPTH OF MERCY
Amazing Grace Charles Wesley, 1707–1788 You are kind and forgiving, O Lord, abounding in love to all who call on You. (Psalm 86:5) Although Charles Wesley had been trained for the Anglican church ministry and had been active in religious activities, there came a time when he realized that he had never personally experienced God’s…
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WONDERUL GRACE OF JESUS
Amazing Grace Words and Music by Haldor Lillenas, 1885–1959 For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, so that you through His poverty might become rich. (2 Corinthians 8:9) The wonderful grace of Jesus will be the theme that will echo…
