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James W. Acuff Grave

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Hymn History: Just Over in the Glory Land & Author: James Warren Acuff “He was a well-known singer and song writer among the Churches of Christ in Texas. He wrote several popular Gospel songs, often led the singing for protracted meetings, and helped compile hymnals for the Firm Foundation Company of Austin, Texas.” (NetHymnal)   The Origin of the Hymn Read more...
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John Dwight Grave

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Hymn History: Who Is He in Yonder Stall? & Author: John Dwight “The Bible is a window in this prison of hope, through which we look into eternity.” (John Dwight)   The Origin of the Hymn “Who Is He in Yonder Stall?” Among the many hymns that celebrate the birth of Christ, “Who Is He in Yonder Stall?” stands out Read more...
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Ellen Oliver Van Fleet Grave

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Hymn History: The Wanderer’s Prayer & Author: Ellen Oliver Van Fleet “From her mother she inherited domestic tendencies, together with an unswerving regard for duty. From her father she inherited a strong literary taste.” (Wikisource)   The Origin of the Hymn “The Wanderer’s Prayer” In the rich treasury of nineteenth-century American hymnody, “The Wanderer’s Prayer” occupies a special place as Read more...
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Lydia Baxter Grave

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Hymn History: Take the Name of Jesus with You & Author: Lydia Baxter “I have a very special armor. I have the name of Jesus. When the tempter tries to make me blue or despondent, I mention the name of Jesus, and He can’t get through to me anymore.” (Lydia Baxter)   The Origin of the Hymn “Take the Name Read more...
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Will Lamartine Thompson Grave

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Hymn History: Softly and Tenderly & Author: Will Lamartine Thompson “No matter where I am, at home or hotel, at the store or traveling, if an idea or theme comes to me that I deem worthy of a song, I jot it down in verse. In this way I never lose it.” (Hymnary)   The Origin of the Hymn “Softly Read more...
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Mary Ann Thomson Grave

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Hymn History: O Zion Haste & Author: Mary Ann Thomson “By some mistake 1891 is given instead of 1871 as the date of the hymn in the (Episcopal) Hymnal. I do not think it is ever sung to the tune for which I wrote it. Rev. John Anketell told me, and I am sure he is right, that it is Read more...
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Annie Sherwood Hawks Grave

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Hymn History: I Need Thee Every Hour & Author: Annie Sherwood Hawks “Suddenly, I became so filled with the sense of nearness to the Master that, wondering how one could live without Him, either in joy or pain, these words were ushered into my mind, the thought at once taking full possession of me – ‘I Need Thee Every Hour Read more...
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Johnson Oatman Jr. Grave

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Hymn History: No Not One & Author: Johnson Oatman Jr. “’No, Not One’ was written in 1895. Composer George Hugg wrote the music the same year. The hymn was so popular it was published in 35 hymnbooks within a year. The song stresses the preeminence of Jesus: ‘There is not a friend like the lowly Jesus/ No, not one! No, Read more...
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James Waddel Alexander Grave

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Hymn History: O Sacred Head Now Wounded & Translator: James Waddel Alexander “He translated a number of hymns from Greek, Latin, and German but is mainly known today for his translation of ‘O Sacred Head, Now Wounded.’” (Hymnary)   The Origin of the Hymn “O Sacred Head, Now Wounded” Among all the hymns that contemplate the suffering and sacrifice of Read more...
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Ray Palmer Grave

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Hymn History: My Faith Looks Up to Thee & Author: Ray Palmer “He wrote the lines of verse as what he called his ‘Self-Consecration,’ simply putting down how he felt, ‘with a deep consciousness of my own needs, without the slightest thought of writing for another eye.’” (Robert Cottrill)   The Origin of the Hymn “My Faith Looks Up to Read more...
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Elizabeth Payson Prentiss Grave

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Hymn History: More Love to Thee & Author: Elizabeth Payson Prentiss “There is no wilderness so dreary but that His love can illuminate it, no desolation so desolate but that He can sweeten it. I know what I am saying. It is no delusion. I believe the highest, purest happiness is known only to those who have learned Christ in Read more...
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Pauline Gilmour Hatch Grave

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Hymn History: Jesus, Refuge of My Soul & Author: Pauline Gilmour Hatch “Among her best and most popular compositions are Volunteers, to the Front, Our Dearly Loved Banner, Jesus, Refuge of My Soul and Peace Hymn of Nations — all of which show talent of a high order, coupled with thorough scholarship.” (A. J. Showalter)   The Origin of Pauline Read more...
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Elvina Mable Hall Grave

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Hymn History: Jesus Paid It All & Author: Elvina Mable Hall “Elvina Mable Hall is remembered for one hymn, ‘I hear the Savior say.'” (The Canterbury Dictionary of Hymnology) The Origin of the Hymn “Jesus Paid It All” Few hymns capture the profound simplicity of the gospel as memorably as “Jesus Paid It All.” Its message of atonement and complete Read more...
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Edmund Hamilton Sears Grave

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Hymn History: It Came Upon the Midnight Clear & Author: Edmund Hamilton Sears “How sweeps the song of solemn joy O’er Judah’s sacred hills! “Glory to God!” The sounding skies Loud with their anthems ring; ‘Peace on the earth; good-will to men, From heaven’s eternal King!’” (Edmund Hamilton Sears)   The Origin of the Hymn “It Came Upon the Midnight Read more...
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Carrie Elizabeth Ellis Breck Grave

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Hymn History: Face to Face & Author: Carrie Elizabeth Ellis Breck “I penciled verse under all sorts of conditions—over a mending basket, with a baby in arms, and sometimes even when sweeping or washing dishes, my mind moved to meter.” (Carrie Elizabeth Ellis Breck)   The Origin of Carrie Breck’s Hymn “Face to Face with Christ, My Savior” Hymns about Read more...

 

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