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Milton Stewart (1838-1923) was described in the 1924 American Biography as: A Christian layman who gave the greater part of a vast fortune and the best thought of a keen and prescient mind to the advancement of the Kingdom to which he yielded devoted allegiance. Milton Stewart furthered great practical and religious projects in a manner distinctively his own, frequently Read more...
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On our road trip filming the first season of Our Christian Heritage TV, we had just interviewed a Philip Bliss impersonator, who shared the life and songs of the second most famous Christian hymnwriter. Philip Bliss (1838-1876), wrote many songs in our hymnals, including “Almost Persuaded,” “Wonderful Words of Life,” “Let the Lower Lights Be Burning,” “I am so glad Read more...
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Watch a short video about Phillip Bliss filmed on location From the Marker: “Near this site, an iron truss bridge collapsed into the Ashtabula River during a blizzard, plunging a passenger train with 160 on board into the gulf below. Nearly 100 people were killed in this, one of the worst train disasters in American history. The most well Read more...
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Palestine Park is a unique historical and educational attraction located within the grounds of the Chautauqua Institution in western New York State. Designed in the late nineteenth century, the park is a full-scale model of the Holy Land as it was understood in biblical geography, offering visitors a physical representation of the landscapes described in Scripture. The park was developed Read more...
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Three-time Democrat Nominee for President, William Jennings Bryan, was born in the small town of Salem, Illinois. Myron Lloyd and Jim Koehler from the William Jennings Bryan Boyhood Home discuss his life on Our Christian Heritage. Owned and operated by the City of Salem, Illinois, this home was constructed in 1852 for Illinois State Senator Silas Bryan. In 1860, Silas’ Read more...
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William Jennings Bryan Park, along with the nearby statue and historical marker dedicated to William Jennings Bryan, forms an important commemorative landscape in Lincoln. These sites preserve the memory of one of America’s most influential orators and political figures of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, honoring both his public achievements and his deep connections to Nebraska. The park Read more...
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Ira D. Sankey (1840–1908), often remembered as the “sweet singer of Methodism,” experienced a conversion that profoundly shaped not only his own life but also the direction of gospel music in the late nineteenth century. His spiritual turning point was neither dramatic in outward spectacle nor sudden in timing; rather, it was the result of steady influence, personal reflection, and Read more...
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Referred to in the Moody Bible Institute archives. The story of the Ninety and Nine, one of Ira Sankey’s most beloved hymns is recorded in this beautiful stained glass window. Ira Sankey Stained Glass Window (Image Credit: Northeast – Sussman Architectural Products LLC. sussmanarchitectural.com/gallery/northeast.) This was a gift of Frances Victoria Edwards, Sankey’s wife, and was manufactured by Tiffany and Read more...
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On the east side of the river is a path to the bridge with additional information on the train wreck. Ashtabula Park, Marker on the Railroad Disaster. Photo by Randy Melchert Ashtabula Railroad Bridge, Photo by Randy Melchert Hymns by Philip Bliss found in Great Hymns of the Faith: #127 – Hallelujah, What a Savior! #197 – Hallelujah, Read more...
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Phillip Bliss and his wife were headed from their home in Rome, Pennsylvania, to Chicago to reunite with the evangelist D. L. Moody. On December 29th, 1876, their train, the Pacific Express was crossing a trestle bridge near Ashtabula, Ohio. The bridge collapsed, and the train cars fell into the ravine. In that day, each train car had a stove Read more...
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Listen to an audio narrative of the Ashtabula Train Disaster and learn more about Phillip Bliss in front of the hospital that was built as a result of the horrific disaster. Hymns by Philip Bliss found in Great Hymns of the Faith: #127 – Hallelujah, What a Savior! #197 – Hallelujah, ‘Tis Done! #203 – Whosoever Will #205 – Once Read more...
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Ballard Baptist Church, Seattle, WA We’re here in Seattle at Ballard Baptist Church, built in 1919, where Helen Lemmel was a member while she wrote Turn Your Eyes upon Jesus. She was born Mary Helen Howarth in the Manchester area of England, November 14, 1863, to a Methodist Minister. Her father took the family from England to Whitewater, Wisconsin Read more...
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Born in Kellyville, Texas, Stuart Hamblen made his way to Hollywood. A “singing cowboy” – he wrote the hit song “I won’t go hunting Jake (but I’ll go chasing women)” that placed #3 in the US for 1950. At Billy Graham’s 1949 Los Angeles Crusade, the “original juvenile delinquent” and alcoholic was converted, quit doing alcohol commercials, gambling, and horse Read more...
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Born in Kellyville, Texas, Stuart Hamblen made his way to Hollywood. A “singing cowboy” – he wrote the hit song “I won’t go hunting Jake (but I’ll go chasing women)” that placed #3 in the US for 1950. At Billy Graham’s 1949 Los Angeles Crusade, the “original juvenile delinquent” and alcoholic was converted, quit doing alcohol commercials, gambling, and horse Read more...
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J. Vernon McGee (1904–1988) was a widely respected pastor, theologian, and radio broadcaster whose voice reached millions through his long-running Bible teaching ministry. Known for his plainspoken style, firm doctrinal convictions, and deep commitment to Scripture, McGee became one of the most influential evangelical teachers of the twentieth century, particularly through his radio program Thru the Bible. Born in Hillsboro, Read more...
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Fairview stands as one of the most meaningful historic residences associated with William Jennings Bryan, a towering figure in American political and religious life at the turn of the twentieth century. Located in Lincoln, Fairview was not only Bryan’s home but also a center of public thought, hospitality, and influence during some of the most formative years of his career. Read more...
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James H. Brookes (1830–1897) was a prominent pastor, author, and conference leader whose influence helped shape evangelical thought in the United States during the late nineteenth century. Known for his careful study of Scripture, strong doctrinal convictions, and leadership in the emerging prophetic movement, Brookes played a significant role in both the pulpit and the broader religious life of his Read more...
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Frederick Muhlenberg, son of the “father of the Lutheran Church in North America,” Rev. Henry Melchior Muhlenberg, was the pastor of Christs Church, also known as the Old Swamp Church. On July 2nd, 1776, Muhlenberg left the city. Following the Battle of Brooklyn Heights, sources say the church burned, likely during the Great Fire of New York City. Read more...
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Frederick Muhlenberg House, located in the historic village of Trappe, preserves the memory of Frederick Augustus Muhlenberg, a figure whose life bridged both ministry and the early political development of the United States. The house, constructed in the mid-18th century, reflects the modest yet purposeful lifestyle of a colonial pastor and offers insight into the religious and civic life of Read more...
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Frederick Muhlenberg stands as one of the steady, formative figures of Lutheranism in early America. Though he later became widely known for his service in public life, his roots were firmly planted in the church. As a Lutheran pastor in colonial America, he carried forward the spiritual and cultural heritage brought from Germany while helping shape a distinctly American Lutheran Read more...