Tag: 366 Inspirational Hymns

  • MORE ABOUT JESUS

    Amazing Grace Eliza E. Hewitt, 1851–1920 I want to know Christ and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of sharing in His sufferings, becoming like Him in His death, and so, somehow, to attain to the resurrection from the dead. (Philippians 3:10, 11) The Christian gospel is thrilling to contemplate. It is so…

  • CLEANSE ME

    Amazing Grace J. Edwin Orr, 1912–1988 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. (1 John 1:9) The inspiration of a thrilling revival in New Zealand prompted the late J. Edwin Orr to blend the 23rd and 24th verses of Psalm…

  • O FOR A CLOSER WALK WITH GOD

    Amazing Grace William Cowper, 1731–1800 So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in Him, rooted and built up in Him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness. (Colossians 2:6) The Christian life begins with a step of faith for salvation. Then it continues step…

  • MAY THE MIND OF CHRIST, MY SAVIOR

    Amazing Grace Kate B. Wilkinson, 1859–1928 Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 2:5) In the home Christ-likeness is kindness;In business it is honesty;Toward the weak it is burden bearing;Toward the sinner it is evangelism;Toward ourselves it is self-control;Toward God it is reverence, love and worship.— Unknown Each day…

  • I NEED THEE EVERY HOUR

    Amazing Grace Annie S. Hawks, 1835–1918Refrain added by Robert Lowry In the day of my trouble I will call to You, for You will answer me. (Psalm 86:7) This deeply personal hymn came from the heart of a busy housewife and mother who had no idea of the spiritual strength that her own hastily written…

  • NEARER MY GOD TO THEE

    Amazing Grace Sarah R. Adams, 1805–1848 Draw nigh to God, and He will draw nigh to you. (James 4:8 KJV) This well-loved hymn was written by a talented and charming English woman who lived only 43 years. In spite of her delicate health, Sarah Flower Adams had an active and productive life. After a successful…

  • HAVE THINE OWN WAY, LORD

    Amazing Grace Adelaide A. Pollard, 1862–1934 Yet, O Lord, you are our Father, We are the clay, You are the potter; we are all the work of Your hand. (Isaiah 64:8) An elderly woman at a prayer meeting one night pleaded, “It really doesn’t matter what you do with us, Lord, just have your way…

  • TAKE TIME TO BE HOLY

    Amazing Grace William D. Longstaff, 1822–1894 But just as He who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy.” (1 Peter 1:15, 16) The valuable guidelines given in this hymn for living a holy life are just as pertinent for believers today…

  • JESUS, I MY CROSS HAVE TAKEN

    Amazing Grace Henry F. Lyte, 1793–1847 Then Jesus said to His disciples, “If anyone would come after Me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow Me.” (Matthew 16:24) Every believer has a cross of some kind that Christ expects him to carry cheerfully each day as a demonstration of his discipleship.…

  • DEEPER AND DEEPER

    Amazing Grace Words and Music by Oswald J. Smith, 1890–1986 I delight to do Thy will, O my God: Yea, Thy law is within my heart. (Psalm 40:8) These beautifully worded lines with their soulful melody flowed from the heart of Oswald J. Smith after many difficult experiences during the early years of his ministry.…