Names of God: Jehovah Raah
Jehovah Raah means the Lord my Shepherd Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel, thou that leadest Joseph like a flock; thou that dwellest between the cherubims, shine forth. Psalm 80:1 But his bow abode in…
Hymn Story: Salvation Unto Us Has Come
Salvation Unto Us Has Come was written by Paulus Speratus. He was born in 1484 in Swabia, part of Medieval Germany. He often styled himself as “a Rutilis” or “von Rötlen” leading to…
Names of God: Jehovah Qanna
Jehovah Qanna means the Lord is Jealous or the Lord is Zealous. Simplified it means Jealous God. Take care, lest you forget the covenant of the LORD your God, which he made with you, and…
Hymn Story: The Day of Resurrection
The Day of Resurrection was originally written in Greek. St. John Damascene, known also as John of Damascus, was born somewhere around AD 655 and died around AD 745. Some historians believe he may have…
Names of God: Jehovah Ori
Jehovah Ori means the Lord my light The Lord is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear?The Lord is the stronghold of my life— of whom shall I be afraid? Psalm 27:1
Hymn Story: Lamb of God
Lamb of God was written and made popular by Twila Paris. The song is copyrighted 1985 by Straightway music. Twila Paris is a contemporary Christian music singer, songwriter, author and pianist. She has released twenty-two…
Names of God: Jehovah Nissi
Jehovah Nissi means the Lord my Banner Moses built an altar and called it The Lord is my Banner Exodus 17:15
Hymn Story: Jesus Thy Blood and Righteousness
Jesus Thy Blood and Righteousness was written by Count Nicolaus Ludwig Zinzendorf, the founder of the religious community of Herrnhut and the apostle of the United Brethren. He was born at Dresden , Germany on…
Names of God: Jehovah Naheh
Jehovah Naheh means the Lord who smites I will not look on you with pity; I will not spare you.I will repay you for your conduct and for the detestable practices among you. “‘Then you will know…
Hymn Story: Haven of Rest
The Haven of Rest was written by H. L. Gilmour. Gilmour was born in Londonderry, Ireland in 1836 and emigrated to America as a teenager. He married Letitia Pauline Howard in 1858. After serving in…
Names of God: Jehovah M’gaddishcem
Jehovah M’gaddishcem means the Lord my sanctifier “Say to the Israelites, ‘You must observe my Sabbaths. This will be a sign between me and you for the generations to come, so you may know that…
Names of God: Jehovah Misqabbi
Jehovah Misqabbi means the Lord my strong tower. He said “The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer” 2 Samuel 22:2
Hymn Story: Lord Take My Hand and Lead Me
Lord Take My Hand and Lead Me was written by Julie Katharina von Hausmann. She was born in 1826 in Riga {now in Latvia}. Her father was a teacher and after he went blind, she…
Hymn Story: Christ the Life of All the Living
Christ the Life of all the Living was written by Ernst C. Homburg. Homburg was born in 1605 in Germany. He often wrote love and drinking songs before a family illness led to his conversion…
Hymn Story: Rejoice the Lord is King
Rejoice the Lord is King was written by Charles Wesley. He wrote the song Easter and Ascension in six stanzas. It was first published John Wesley’s Moral and Sacred Poems and again the text in…
Names of God: Jehovah Metsudhathi
Jehovah Metsudhathi means the Lord my high tower. The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my…
Hymn Story: The Tree of Life
The Tree of Life, How Sweet the Fruit comes from the account of the Tree of life as recorded in the book of Genesis. I’ve been unable to uncover any information on who wrote the…
Names of God: Jehovah Mephalti
Jehovah Mephalti means the Lord my deliverer The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. …
Hymn Story: These Are the Days of Elijah
These Are the Days of Elijah is another popular Contemporary Christian song. It was written by Robin Mark and copyrighted 1997 by Daybreak Music Ltd. The song refers to the Old Testament prophet, Elijah.
Names of God: Jehovah Mekoddishkem
Jehovah Mekoddishkem means the Lord who sanctifies you. “Speak also to the children of Israel, saying: ‘Surely My Sabbaths you shall keep, for it is a sign between Me and you throughout your generations, that…