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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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Hymn History: Jesus Loves the Little Children & Author: Clarence Herbert Woolston “A pastor, gospel songwriter, and sleight-of-hand magician, Clarence Herbert Woolston (1856-1927) claimed that he had ‘addressed many more than 1,000,000 children’.” (C. Michael Hawn) The Origin of the Hymn “Jesus Loves the Little Children” Among the simplest and most cherished hymns of childhood, “Jesus Loves the Little Read more...
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Hymn History: I’d Rather Have Jesus & Author: George Beverly Shea “He was a gentle spiritual giant, whose sweet spirit and tender timber of a voice prepared audiences for Graham’s message around the world for more than six decades.” (A. Larry Ross) The Origin of the Hymn “I’d Rather Have Jesus” Few hymns express Christian devotion as simply and Read more...
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Hymn History: Room at the Cross for You & Author: Ira F. Stanphill ‘The basic reason I have written songs is that I love God and Christ has loved me. Most of my songs are the outgrowth of real experiences with Christ. I think they appeal to people because I have had trials, heartaches, and sorrow in my own life, Read more...
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Hymn History: Sheltered in the Arms of God & Author: Dottie Rambo “Hardly any modern hymnal fails to include one or more of her songs … Having written over 2,500 published songs, Dottie ranks with the beloved Fanny Crosby among the women who have had the greatest impact in the field of gospel music.” (Kentucky Music Hall of Fame) Read more...
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Hymn History: How Long Has It Been? & Author: Mosie Lister “Mosie Lister was a study in contrasts. He wrote more happy songs than almost any other writer. He gave our feet songs to dance to when we were ‘feelin’ mighty fine.’ He seemed to feel the happy rhythms of life itself, and how he loved rhythms—intricate, syncopated, grin-making rhythms! Read more...