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Come Thou Fount Hymn Story | Victory Baptist Carthage MO

On a bright Sunday morning here in Carthage, Missouri, the sanctuary at Victory Baptist Church fills with the warm sounds of familiar praise. As the pianist begins the introduction, voices across the pews lift in unison: “Come, Thou Fount of every blessing, tune my...

Praise to the Lord, the Almighty: The Story Behind the Hymn

Discover the remarkable story behind Joachim Neander’s 1680 masterpiece — written in exile in a limestone cave in Germany, rooted in Psalms 103 and 150, translated by Catherine Winkworth in 1863, and still ringing out in churches 345 years later. Plus: the extraordinary Neanderthal connection.

Goodness of God: The Story Behind the Song

Discover the true story behind Bethel Music’s ‘Goodness of God’ — how Jenn Johnson sang it into her phone on a country road after adopting her son Ryder Moses, and how it became Song of the Year at the 2023 GMA Dove Awards and a #1 Billboard Gospel hit through CeCe Winans.

The Story Behind the Song: Awesome God

The Story Behind the Song: Awesome God

The Story Behind the Song: Awesome God How a drowsy drive on an American highway gave the world the greatest worship anthem of the modern era The Man Who Yelled Into the Wind It was sometime in 1987, and a tired young man named Richard Wayne Mullins was driving alone...

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Story Behind The Hymn-Before The Throne Of God Above

Story Behind The Hymn-Before The Throne Of God Above

Few hymns in modern Christian worship carry the depth of theology, poetic beauty, and enduring relevance like “Before the Throne of God Above.” Though many believers today associate the song with contemporary worship, its origins trace back more than 160 years. The...

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Most Popular Hymns Of All Time

Most Popular Hymns Of All Time

The Most Popular Hymns Of All Time 1. Amazing Grace 2. How Great Thou Art 3. Great Is Thy Faithfulness 4. It Is Well with My Soul 5. Blessed Assurance 6. The Old Rugged Cross 7. What a Friend We Have in Jesus 8. Holy, Holy, Holy 9. Be Thou My Vision 10. Rock of Ages...

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Some Great Hymns To Start The New Year Off Right

Some Great Hymns To Start The New Year Off Right

"Amazing Grace" - This is a well-known hymn that is often used to start the new year off on a spiritual note. "I Will Sing of My Redeemer" - This hymn is a tribute to Jesus Christ and His role as our redeemer. It is a great choice for starting the new year with a...

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