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Hymn History: Sweeter as the Years Go By Author: Lelia Naylor Morris “Choosing to avoid the spotlight and content in her labours as a homemaker, Lelia N. Morris … was often composing while doing housework.” (Melody Publications) The Origin of the Hymn “Sweeter as the Years Go By” The hymn “Sweeter as the Years Go By” has long Read more...
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Hymn History: The Beautiful Garden of Prayer Author: Eleanor Allen Schroll “There’s a garden where Jesus is waiting, There’s a place that is wondrously fair; … ’Tis that beautiful garden of prayer.” (Eleanor Allen Schroll) The Origin of the Hymn “The Beautiful Garden of Prayer” The hymn “The Beautiful Garden of Prayer” is a cherished treasure in the Read more...
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Hymn History: The Haven of Rest Author: Henry Lake Gilmour “Today I woke up singing the old hymn, ‘The Haven of Rest’! It was written by Henry Lake Gilmour.” (Judy Weltin) The Origin of the Hymn “The Haven of Rest” “The Haven of Rest” is a deeply beloved hymn of the Christian faith, expressing the refuge and peace Read more...
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Hymn History: The Rock That Is Higher Than I Author: Erastus Johnson “Many banks failed … Erastus Johnson wrote the hymn ‘The Rock That Is Higher Than I’ to encourage those present…” (Robert Cottrill) The Origin of the Hymn “The Rock That Is Higher Than I” “The Rock That Is Higher Than I” is one of the most Read more...
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Hymn History: The Star-Spangled Banner Author: Francis Scott Key “The patriot who feels himself in the service of God, who acknowledges Him in all his ways, has the promise of Almighty direction, and will find His Word in his greatest darkness.” (Francis Scott Key) The Origin of the Hymn “The Star-Spangled Banner” “The Star-Spangled Banner” is not just Read more...
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Hymn History: There Is Power in the Blood Author: Lewis Edgar Jones “Little did the modest man know that his hobby of hymn writing would be his most enduring legacy.” (Don Chapman) The Origin of the Hymn “There Is Power in the Blood” The hymn “There Is Power in the Blood” is one of the most enduring and Read more...
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Hymn History: There’s a Song in the Air Author: Josiah Gilbert Holland “In 1872 … writing a special Christmas hymn … He described how wonderful it was ‘in the homes of the nations’ who declare that ‘Jesus is King!’” (Inspiration Ministries) The Origin of the Hymn “There’s a Song in the Air” The hymn “There’s a Song in Read more...
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William Leroy Pettingill “He received only a fourth-grade education … yet traveled across North America, Central America, and Europe sharing his gift of stirring people to action from the Word.” (Christian Hall of Fame) William Leroy Pettingill: A Defender of the Faith and Teacher of Grace William Leroy Pettingill (1886–1950) was among the early twentieth century’s most influential Bible Read more...
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From Builder of Bridges: The more I have read of Dr. Bob’s meetings, the more I have come to realize that regardless of how much men try to “blow up” meetings today to make them look big, they fade into insignificance when compared with the meetings of Dr. Bob and other evangelists during the horse-and-buggy days. Neither time nor space Read more...
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Charles Edward Fuller “To know the Word of God, to live the Word of God, to preach the Word, to teach the Word, is the sum of all wisdom, the heart of all Christian service.” (Charles Edward Fuller) Early Life and Conversion Charles Edward Fuller was born April 25, 1887, in Los Angeles, California, into a family engaged in Read more...
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Hymn History: No One Ever Cared for Me Like Jesus Author: Charles Frederick Weigle “He continued to write music in his old age. … The last time I saw Dr. Weigle … he was sitting in his chair reading the Word of God and putting little notations … at 95 years of age!” (Dr. Lee Roberson) Early Life Read more...
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Robert Pierce Shuler “As I come to the end of my ministry … I can assure you that I have never swerved to the right or left of the fundamental Word of God.” (Robert Pierce Shuler) Robert Pierce Shuler: The Fiery Prophet of Los Angeles Robert Pierce Shuler (1880–1965) was one of the most outspoken, controversial, and influential Protestant Read more...
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Martin R. DeHaan “The Lord endowed him with the ability to make Bible truth simple and easily understood.” (Christian Hall of Fame) Martin R. DeHaan: The Physician Who Became a Healer of Souls Dr. Martin Ralph DeHaan (1891–1965) was a man who bridged two worlds — medicine and ministry — with a heart wholly dedicated to the Gospel of Read more...
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Ernest Isaac “Pappy” Reveal Sr. “As a speaker Reveal was earnest, though not eloquent, practical, though not polished, preaching the Gospel in language men of the rescue mission could understand. A deep love for Christ and a compassion for the spiritual and physical needs of the under-privileged prompted Reveal to spend much of his life in prayer.” (Christian Hall of Read more...
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Mordecai Fowler Ham Jr. “His surrender to the ministry … (he) described himself as ‘a hog‐jowl and turnip green’ preacher — simple, plain, and always to the point, often bluntly so.” (David R. Stokes) Early Life and Calling Mordecai Fowler Ham Jr. was born on April 2, 1877 (or according to some records 1878) in Allen County, Kentucky, on Read more...
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Louis Entzminger “His life could well be summed up in the words of another: ‘Life’s race well won, life’s work well done, life’s crown well won, now, comes rest.’” (Christian Hall of Fame) Early Life and Call Louis Entzminger was born in 1876 in Columbia, South Carolina, to John Nelson and Sarah Catherine Rice Entzminger. From childhood he was Read more...
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John Elward Brown Sr. “The future has for each of us greater privilege, greater opportunity, greater responsibility and greater challenge.” (John Elward Brown Sr.) Early Life and Conversion John Elward Brown Sr. was born on April 2, 1879, near Center Point, Iowa, into a modest family whose father, John Franklin Brown—a Civil War veteran—struggled with health issues and financial Read more...
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William Reed Newell “Few men have had a clearer grasp of God’s grace in Christ or have been able to convey it with such lasting results.” (Christian Classics Ethereal Library) Early Life and Education William Reed Newell was born on May 22, 1868, in Savannah, Ohio. He pursued his undergraduate education at the College of Wooster in Ohio, graduating Read more...
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Lewis Sperry Chafer “Through all the acclaim and accomplishments, his students remember best his deep reverence for the Word, and a daily, humble dependence on the Holy Spirit.” (Wholesome Words) Early Life and Conversion Lewis Sperry Chafer was born on February 27, 1871, in Rock Creek, Ohio. His upbringing was humble: his father, Thomas Chafer, served as a pastor Read more...
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Alva Jay McClain “He will long be remembered as scholar, theologian, educator, master teacher, and Christian gentleman.” (lifecoach4God) Early Life and Conversion Alva Jay McClain was born on March 30, 1888, in Aurelia, Iowa, and later spent part of his youth in Sunnyside, Washington. Initially a gifted athlete—he attended the University of Washington and was active in sports—his trajectory Read more...