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Lifespring! HymnStories
by Steve Webb
The stories behind the great Chistian hymns.
Episodes
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HS63: Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing
. This Episode’s Artist Sarah NoëlleLinks: YouTube | Facebook Thanks to Robert J. Morgan As always, I want to thank Pastor Robert J Morgan for giving his permission to use his books Then Sings My Soul volumes 1 and 2 as the source material for Lifespring! HymnStories. Without that, this show…
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HS62: How Firm A Foundation
This Episode’s Artist Wendell KimbroughLinks: YouTube | Website | Twitter | Facebook | bandcamp Thanks to Robert J. Morgan As always, I want to thank Pastor Robert J Morgan for giving his permission to use his books Then Sings My Soul volumes 1 and 2 as the source material for Lifespring!...
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HS61: Nearer, My God, To Thee
This hymn is one of my favorites, and one aspect of the story behind it is one of the most famous there is. This Episode’s Artist Anna RicheyLinks: YouTube | Website | Instagram Thanks to Robert J. Morgan As always, I want to thank Pastor Robert J Morgan for giving his permission to use his...…
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HS60: Jesus, Lover Of My Soul
Today’s hymn story is that of “Jesus, Lover Of My Soul”. Lyrics by Charles Wesley and music by Simeon B. Marsh. I think you’ll like it, and the version of the song I play for you. This Episode’s Artists The Living Stones QuartetLinks: YouTube Spotify Amazon Music Apple Music Thank you to Robert…
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HS59: Lifespring! HymnStories “Revive Us Again”
Today’s hymn is Revive Us Again, and I think you’re really going to like the performance by today’s artists. The lyrics of Revive Us Again were written by William P. Mackay, and the music by John J. Husband. This Episode’s Artists The Akins, a father, David. and his two sons, Nick and Eli. If...
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HS58: Lifespring! HymnStories “I Am Thine, O Lord”
Our hymn today is I Am Thine, O Lord, with lyrics by Fanny J Crosby and Wm. H. Doane. I’ll tell you the story behind the hymn, and then I’ll play a lovely rendition of the song by Nathan Drake of Reawaken Hymns. Special thanks to Nathan Drake of Reawaken Hymns for allowing me to... The post HS58:...
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HS57: Lifespring! HymnStories “Savior, Like A Shepherd Lead Us”
Our hymn today is Savior, Like A Shepherd Lead Us, attributed to Dorothy A. Thrupp, with music by William B. Bradbury. Special thanks to Kaoma Chende for allowing me to use his marvelous recording of this hymn. Please visit his website here! Also, thanks to Robert J. Morgan for allowing me to use...
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HS56: Lifespring! HymnStories “Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus”
Written by Charles Wesley in 1744, this hymn first appeared in the 1745 “Hymns for the Nativity of Our Lord”. Listen for the story behind the song. . Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus Text: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Music: Rowland H. Pritchard Come, thou long expected Jesus, born to set thy people...
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HS55: Lifespring! HymnStories “Jesus Shall Reign”
This is a show dedicated to renewing love for the great hymns of the Christian faith. In this episode I tell the story behind the hymn “Jesus Shall Reign”, which was written in 1719 by Isaac Watts, with the music being written by John Hatton. The version of the song played in this episode is...…
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HS54: Lifespring! HymnStories “How Great Thou Art”
Carl Boberg, a 26-year-old Swedish minister, wrote a poem in 1885 which he called “O Store Gud” (“O Mighty God”). The words, literally translated to English, said: When I the world consider Which Thou has made by Thine almighty Word And how the web of life Thou wisdom guideth And all creation...
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HS53: Lifespring! HymnStories “Jesus Loves Me – Revisited”
Take Two Revisiting the story behind “Jesus Loves Me”, perhaps the best known children’s hymn of all time. The reason we’re doing this is that, when I did it in HymnStories #2, I didn’t have a version of the music with the lyrics that was cleared for play in a podcast. Now that more music... The...
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HS52: Lifespring! HymnStories “Away In A Manger”
Away In A Manger Was written in 1887, and is commonly known as “Luther’s Cradle Hymn.” But did the great German Reformer, Martin Luther, really write the words? Did he sing them by the cradle of his little son, Hans? Listen to the show for a possible answer. This hymn is beautifully performed by...
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HS51: Lifespring! HymnStories “He Hideth My Soul”
Bouncing back- that’s a quality to be cultivated, because life is full of struggles. How do we become resilient? Unsinkable? Joyful amid the blows and burdens of life? This hymn tells us: A wonderful Savior is Jesus my Lord, He taketh my burden away; He holdeth me up, and I shall not be moved,...
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HS50: Lifespring! HymnStories “Jesus, I Come”
Jesus, I Come 1887 One of the best histories of the gospel song era is George Stebbins’ autobiography, Reminiscences and Gospel Hymn Stories. Stebbins was born in the mid-1880s in New York and showed early musical prowess. At age twenty-three, he moved to Chicago where he worked in churches and...
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HS49: Lifespring! HymnStories “His Eye Is On The Sparrow”
Jesus must have been a bird watcher, because we see Him refer to birds many times in scripture. Listen to the show for the story of how this encouraging hymn was inspired. Our hymn is performed beautifully by Natalie Nicole Gilbert. His Eye Is On The Sparrow Lyrics: Civilla D. Martin Music…
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HS48: Lifespring! HymnStories “A Tribute To Dottie Rambo”
Dottie Rambo went to be with the Lord on May 11, 2008. This episode of Lifespring! HymnStories is dedicated to the memory of one of this generation’s most prolific writers of Christian music. The post HS48: Lifespring! HymnStories “A Tribute To Dottie Rambo” first appeared on Lifespring! Media.
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HS47: Lifespring! HymnStories “He Leadeth Me”
Written during the darkest hour of the American Civil War, this hymn is based on the twenty-third Psalm. Listen to the show for the author’s own account of its writing. Music on the show: The London Fox Singers “He Leadeth Me” (mp3) from “Hymn styles – Praise Ensemble” (Classic Fox Records) Buy…
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HS46: Lifespring! HymnStories “The Church’s One Foundation”
Troubles within the church inspired this stirring hymn. Listen to the show for the whole story, and a great rendition of the song. Today’s Music Worship Service Resources James Morrison “The Church’s One Foundation” (mp3) from “James Morrison: Gospel Collection Volume Two” (Classic Fox Records)…
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HS45: Lifespring! HymnStories “Rescue The Perishing”
Fanny Crosby was one of the most prolific hymn writers the church has seen. This song is part of one of the most gratifying experiences of her life. Listen to the show to hear the story. Rescue The Perishing Lyrics: Fanny J. Crosby Music: William H. Doane Rescue the perishing, care for the dying,...
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HS44: Lifespring! HymnStories “I Need Thee Every Hour”
This wonderful song has been an inspiration for generations. Even the author of the lyrics found comfort years after writing the song. Music: OneVoice “I Need Thee Every Hour” (mp3) from “A Cappella Hymns” (IMI) Buy at Rhapsody More On This Album David Berchtold…”Serenity” I NEED THEE EVERY HOUR...
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HS43: Lifespring! HymnStories “Rock Of Ages”
Today we learn about the classic “Rock Of Ages”. There’s a surprising twist at the end of today’s narrative. Music The London Fox Singers “Rock Of Ages” (mp3) from “Hymn styles – Down-Home Gospel” (Classic Fox Records) Buy at Napster More On This Album Instrumental music was Jim Fidler’s…
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HS42: Lifespring! HymnStories “What Child Is This?”
Our carol today is “What Child Is This.” This, this is Christ the King, Whom shepherds guard and angels sing; Haste, haste, to bring Him laud, The Babe, the Son of Mary. What words of triumph and joy! Despite the melancholic melody, this song is a song of celebration of the birth of the King...…
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HS41: Lifespring! HymnStories “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel”
The origins of this plaintive carol date to medieval times. In the 800s, a series of Latin hymns were sung each day during Christmas Vespers from December 17 to 23. To hear how John Mason Neale came to write this hymn, and how it is related to the Latin hymns, listen to the show. Karmyn... The…
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HS40: Lifespring! HymnStories “It Came Upon A Midnight Clear”
Today, we’re going to hear the story behind the beautiful Christmas carol, “It Came Upon a Midnight Clear.” Written in 1849 by Edmund Hamilton Sears, a Unitarian minister, this was the second of two “twin” carols. (Listen to the show for more.) Lyrics “It Came Upon A Midnight Clear” It came upon...
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The stories behind the great Chistian hymns.
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Steve Webb
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