[434 in Motion] Hit in the Head with a Hymn Book (s1e8) - He Wrote One of the Most Famous Hymns, But Never Heard It

Maltby Babcock was the "Superman" of the early 1900s—a star athlete, a brilliant musician, and a beloved pastor who seemed to have it all. But beneath his winning personality lay a soul deeply connected to nature and the struggle of the ministry.In this episode of "Hit in the Head with the Hymn Book", we explore the fascinating life of the man behind "This Is My Father's World." From his scenic runs in upstate New York to his tragic, untimely death in Italy at age 42, discover how a private poem found in a desk drawer became a global anthem of praise—a song the author himself never got the chance to sing on earth.#ThisIsMyFathersWorld #HymnHistory #StoryBehindTheSong #ChristianHistory #MaltbyBabcock