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Hymn Story: Blessed Jesus at thy Word

February 7, 2021 Leave a comment

Blessed Jesus, at Thy word was written by Tobias Clausnitzer. He was born in 1619 Saxony. In 1644 he was appointed chaplain to a Swedish regiment. He preached the sermon at the accession of Christina as Queen of Sweden and the service for the conclusion of Peace at Westphalia in early 1649. In 1649, he was appointed first pastor at […]

Hymn Story: Bread of the world in mercy broken

January 31, 2021 Leave a comment

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Bread of the world in mercy broken is a communion song. The hymn was written by Reginald Heber. Heber was born in 1783 to a wealthy, educated family. He became rector of his father’s church in the village of Hodnet in the west of England. He remained there for sixteen years and was appointed Bishop of Calcutta in 1823. He […]

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Hymn Story: Blessed Jesus at thy Word

Hymn Story: Bread of the world in mercy broken