The Doxology is a simple but beautiful hymn of praise, fitting because Doxa (glory), logo (saying) is literally “saying glory.” It calls for universal praise – from those below, and those above, to Him “from Whom all blessings flow.” And finally – it recognizes the Triune nature of Him Who is worthy of Praise. Praise God, from Whom all blessings Read more...

Edith Margaret Clarkson, usually known as Margaret Clarkson, was a Canadian best known for her hymn, “So Send I You.” “Billy Graham has called [it] ‘the finest hymn of our generation.'” (Mennonite Weekly Review). “Later in life, she rejected it as ‘spiritually immature,’ and begged churches to replace it with some newly-written lines.” (Ottawa Citizen). The original version opens: So Read more...

Wikipedia: He composed many tunes, including those for “He Leadeth Me”; “Just As I Am“; “Sweet Hour of Prayer” (attributed to William W. Walford, 1772–1850);[4] “Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us” and “My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less“, all of which can still be found in hynmbooks and songbooks today. FindAGrave: Born in York County, Maine, the son of Sophia Read more...

From Broadbent Studio: The aim was to create a memorial sculpture, inspired by the life of the former slave ship captain and Liverpool Harbour Master – John Newton, for the new Mersey Ferry Terminal building, at Liverpool’s Pier Head…. John Newton, following a religious conversion in 1748, an event which is believed to have inspired the writing of ‘Amazing Grace’, Read more...

From Wikipedia: The Cowper and Newton Museum is a museum in Olney, north Buckinghamshire, England, around 8 miles (13 km) north-east of Central Milton Keynes. Celebrating the work and lives of two famous local residents: William Cowper (1731–1800), a celebrated 18th-century poet; and John Newton (1725–1807), a slave trader and subsequently a prominent abolitionist, who was curate in the local church.[1] Together, Cowper and Newton wrote the Olney Hymns, including one of the world’s Read more...

John Newton was the pastor here from 1780-1807. William Wilberforce was part of the congregation during that time. Even though he was originally buried here, around 1900 the City & South London Railroad was going to demolish the church for an Underground (subway) stop. The church remained due to public outcry, but the vault/crypt/cemetery was removed, and Newton’s body was Read more...

Viewing Point: Opened on 4 October 2013, the Amazing Grace viewing point in Buncrana is the perfect place for visitors to look out over Lough Swilly and to consider the inspirational story of John Newton and Amazing Grace. This story of transformation is symbolised by the transformation of an ugly concrete platform into a beautiful place designed to blend in and enhance the stunning natural Read more...

Sierra Leone Heritage: Destined by his parents for a post in a merchant’s office in Jamaica, he was seized during a drunken orgy by a Naval Press Gang in 1743. His father instead of buying him out had him made midshipman. His bad behaviour soon caused him to be degraded to the forecastle and in 1744, he sailed as an Read more...

From Wikipedia: The third holy structure in Kifl Haris, standing at some distance in the southwest of the town, is a large open shrine dedicated to Prophet Dhul-Nun, identified with Yunus (Jonah). Jews see in it the tomb of Nun, the father of Joshua. From Israel National News: We passed three hareidi-religious men, in their late twenties and early thirties, from Read more...

From Wikipedia: The shrine considered by Jews to be the tomb of Caleb is seen by Muslims to be the maqam of Prophet Dhu al-Kifl, from whom they consider the first part of the town’s name to be derived.[3] Photo Shuki / released to Public Domain Read more...

From Wikipedia: According to Joshua 24:30, Joshua was buried in Timnath-serah,[21] which is considered by Orthodox Jews to be the current location of Kifl Haris, where a Jewish tradition also places the tombs of Caleb and Nun.[22] Thousands make the pilgrimage to the tombs on the annual commemoration of Joshua’s death,[22] 26th of Nisan on the Hebrew calendar.[21] According to a Samaritan tradition, noted in 1877, the tombs of Joshua and Caleb were in Kifl Haris.[23] The Read more...

Author of: Nearer, my God, to Thee, nearer to Thee! E’en though it be a cross that raiseth me; Still all my song shall be nearer, my God, to Thee, Chorus: Nearer, my God, to Thee, nearer to Thee! From Wikipedia: “Nearer, My God, to Thee” is a 19th-century Christian hymn by Sarah Flower Adams, which retells the story of Jacob’s dream. Genesis 28:11–12 can be translated Read more...

Moody Church: Many a lost soul has been won to the Lord by wandering over the cobblestones of memory’s lane and hearing again the sweet hymns of the church. When the roll is finally called up yonder, Avis B. Christiansen will find stars in her crown never dreamed of. As poetess and hymn writer, her inspired words have brought easing Read more...

This site used to be Memorial Presbyterian Church, but according to PA Historic Preservation: Unfortunately, the size of the congregation declined in the late 20th century and eventual decreased to twenty-five members. The Memorial Church was formally dissolved by action of the Presbytery of Lackawanna on May 19, 2009. In 2011 the Presbytery of Lackawanna sold the property to King’s College for $125,000. Read more...

Inscription: B.B. McKinney was born here on July 22, 1886. He was a gospel song writer, evangelistic singer, teacher, and music editor. He composed 149 songs and was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 1982. Some of his best-loved hymns are “The Nail Scarred Hand,” “Let Others See Jesus in You,” “Satisfied With Jesus,” “Speak to My Read more...