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    Author: hymntime

    The most important thing you should know about me is recorded by Paul in Romans 7. "What a wretched man am I! Who will save me from this body of sin and death? Thanks be to you, O God - through Jesus Christ our Lord!" I pray that these amateur reflections on my favorite hymns will lift your spirits and you may grow in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ. Amen

    And Can It Be

    March 4, 2021May 8, 2021 by hymntime

    This was perhaps the first of Charles Wesley’s hymns and follows his realization that faith, not works, is the path to salvation. This meditation focuses on the wonder of that grace which is freely given to all of us.

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    Eternal Father, Strong to Save

    February 28, 2021February 28, 2021 by hymntime

    This favorite hymn reminds us of the power of the sea. But that power comes from our creator — the all-powerful and sovereign God. This meditation explores the sovereignty of God.

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    Great is Thy Faithfulness

    February 20, 2021February 20, 2021 by hymntime

    God’s faithfulness to us is beyond measure. This hymn, made popular during the Billy Graham crusades, praises God for his love and mercy, What this hymn says about forgiveness is the topic of this meditation.

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    God of Our Fathers (of the Ages)

    February 17, 2021February 17, 2021 by hymntime

    This hymn composed to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Constitution speaks to our religious heritage. What do the biblical principles suggested in the lyrics say to us as Christians today?

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    The Midnight Cry

    February 12, 2021February 13, 2021 by hymntime

    The Midnight Cry visualizes the second coming of Christ. Will it be at midnight? Maybe. But as this song and the Bible remind us, no one knows the time, so we must be ready when the Son of God returns.

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    God of Grace and God of Glory

    January 31, 2021 by hymntime

    The words of this classic hymn speak clearly to us about our role as Christians and how to demonstrate kingdom love to help soothe the rancor and bridge divides in this country.

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    The Hallelujah Chorus

    January 29, 2021 by hymntime

    The Hallelujah Chorus is a truly inspired work by George Frederick Handel. This hymn meditation beckons us to consider our own relationship with Jesus Christ.

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    I Stand Amazed

    January 19, 2021 by hymntime

    Who can not be amazed after knowing the awesome power of Jesus? This hymn meditation explores His miracles as recorded in John.

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    Alas And Did My Savior Bleed

    January 13, 2021January 13, 2021 by hymntime

    This hymn meditation explores three questions raised by the verses by Isaac Watts. The answers can be found in the lyrics and the book of Hebrews.

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    Behold Our God

    January 11, 2021 by hymntime

    God is always there. All we have to do is look for Him. Behold Him. This worship hymn reminds us of God’s awesome majesty and power that is ever present.

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