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Behind the Hymn: I Will Sing of My Redeemer

April 23, 2017 One comment

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God tells us that he will use our trials and tragedies for his good. I Will Sing of My Redeemer was born of tragedy, but had the lasting effect of good. I Will Sing of My Redeemer was written by Philip Paul Bliss was an American conductor, composer, Gospel singer and hymn writer. Philip Bliss was born on July 9, […]

Behind the Hymn: He Lives

April 16, 2017 One comment

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Can you imagine what the disciples and followers of Jesus must have said as word spread that he was not in the tomb? The words, “He lives” seem to be one option that is plausible. The hymn was composed in 1933 by Alfred Henry Ackley. Alfred Ackley was born on January 21, 1887. His father was a Methodist Minister who […]

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Behind the Hymn: I Will Sing of My Redeemer

Behind the Hymn: He Lives