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101 More Hymn Stories

by Kenneth W. Osbeck

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Kregel

, 1985

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Overview

A companion volume to 101 Hymn Stories, this is an inspiring collection of the stories behind your favorite hymns. The events that motivated these hymns are brought to life in inspiring detail. Some of the hymns included are: "My Jesus, I Love Thee," "Joy to the World," "Trust and Obey," and "Worthy is the Lamb."

This collection of uplifting, informative stories behind your favorite hymns will warm your heart and revitalize your worship. Knowing who wrote the words, what occasion prompted the writing, and how the music was composed that carries the words on the melody and rhythm of song makes these beautiful hymns a more vital spiritual force in our lives. Learning the circumstances around which hymns have been written enables us to love them more. By loving them more we sing them better, bringing greater joy and blessing to all who need the message of the Gospel in song.

The sequel to the enormously popular 101 Hymn Stories, this new volume presents real-life stories surrounding selected favorites hymns, their authorship, and composition. Not only will the fascinating field of hymn lore offer profitable research and study, but it will also aid in an adequate and worthy use of the hymnal. Enrich your personal devotions and your congregation’s worship with the better understanding and appreciation of our musical heritage found in this book.

Each entry includes the hymn’s full text and the story of its composition
Information about all authors and composers
Data on the tune name and meter
Scriptural references listed for each hymns, with links to the Bibles in your digital library that you own
Illustrations
Selected bibliography for further reading and research in the field of hymnology

101 More Hymn Stories is the most inspiring reminder of faith that has gone before and of the value of great hymns.

—Booktalk

It is common knowledge that nothing breaks down the barriers between people as do songs and music. When these stories of the origin of the hymns we sing are added, it makes singing even more meaningful, increases understanding, and multiplies blessing.

—Provident Bookfinder

This book will be a blessing to all who read it.

—Mid-American Theological Journal

Title: 101 More Hymn Stories
Author: K.W. Osbeck
Publisher: Kregel
Publication Date: 1985
Pages: 328

101 More Hymn Stories contains entries for the following hymns:

A Charge to Keep I Have
A Shelter in the Time of Storm
According to Thy Gracious Word
After
All Glory, Laud and Honor
Am I a Soldier of the Cross
America the Beautiful
Art Thou Weary?
At Calvary
Be Thou My Vision
Because He Lives
Beyond the Sunset
Blessed Redeemer
Burdens Are Lifted at Calvary
Christ Arose
Cleanse Me
Come, Ye Disconsolate
Come, Ye Thankful People
Dear Lord and Father of Mankind
Depth of Mercy
Does Jesus Care?
Eternal (Almighty) Father, Strong to Save
Even Me
Face to Face
For All the Saints
Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken
God Be With You
God of Our Fathers
God Understands
God Will Take Care of You
Hark! the Herald Angels Sing
Have Thine Own Way, Lord!
He Lives
He the Pearly Gates Will Open
Higher Ground
His Way with Thee
Holy Ghost, With Light Divine
I Am Trusting Thee, Lord Jesus
I Must Tell Jesus
I Need Thee Every Hour
I Surrender All
I’d Rather Have Jesus
I Would Be True
In Jesus
In My Heart There Rings a Melody
In Times Like These
It Came Upon the Midnight Clear
Jesus Calls Us
Jesus, I My Cross Have Taken
Jesus Paid It All
Jesus, Savior Pilot Me
Joy to the World!
Leave It There
Let Jesus Come Into Your Heart
Let the Lower Lights Be Burning
Living for Jesus
More About Jesus
More Love to Thee
More Secure Is No One Ever
My Faith Looks Up to Thee
My Jesus, I Love Thee
My Sins Are Blotted Out, I Know!
Near to the Heart of God
Not What My Hands Have Done
Now I Belong to Jesus
O Day of Rest and Gladness
O for a Closer Walk With God
O Happy Day
O Perfect Love
O Sacred Head, Now Wounded
On Jordan’s Stormy Banks
Once for All
Our Great Savior
Room At the Cross for You
Satisfied
Saved by Grace
Shepherd of Eager Youth
Standing on the Promises
Still, Still With Thee
Surely Goodness and Mercy
Sweet By and By
Sweet Hour of Prayer
Sweet Peace, the Gift of God’s Love
Take the Name of Jesus With You
Thanks to God!
The Solid Rock
The Strife is O’er
There’s A Wideness in God’s Mercy
Thy Word Have I Hid in My Heart
’Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus
Trust and Obey
Trusting Jesus
Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus
We Gather Together
Whatever He Wants for Me
When He Cometh
When the Roll is Called Up Yonder
Wonderful Grace of Jesus
Worthy Is the Lamb
Ye Must Be Born Again

Kenneth W. Osbeck received his M.A. in music from the University of Michigan. His many years of Christian service include almost thirty-five years of teaching at the former Grand Rapids School of Bible and Music, at Grand Rapids Baptist College (now Cornerstone University), and at Grand Rapids Baptist Seminary. He has also served as music director for the Children’s Bible House and several churches. His other books include the national bestseller Amazing Grace: 366 Inspiring Hymn Stories for Daily Devotions, 52 Bible Characters Dramatized, Pocket Guide for the Church Choir Member, and 101 More Hymn Stories.