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Behind the Hymn: Be Still My Soul

September 30, 2018 Leave a comment

Be Still, My Soul was a favorite of Eric Liddell, of Chariots of Fire fame. As he lay dying, this was the last song he requested. Katharina von Schlegel wrote the original lyrics in German. She was born in 1697. Little is known about her other than she was connected with a small court at Köthen, north of Halle, in […]

Faithful Heroes: Eric Liddell

September 11, 2018 Leave a comment

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Eric Liddell was brought to the world’s attention through the 1981 film Chariots of Fire. However, there is so much more to his story and he continued to stand up for his faith until the end. Eric Liddell was born on January 16, 1902 in Tientsin, China. He was the second son of Rev. and Mrs. James Dunlop Liddell, […]

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Behind the Hymn: Be Still My Soul

Faithful Heroes: Eric Liddell