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Behind the Hymn: Rescue the Perishing ⋆ Diana Leagh Matthews
Rescue the Perishing was written by Fanny Crosby in 1869. This hymn became the theme song for the home mission’s movement. Crosby was attending weekly meetings by the interdenominational New York City Mission in July 1869. A young man was converted through her testimony, which inspired Crosby to write the words to Rescue the Perishing. The title was based on […]
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