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Hymn Story: At the Name of Jesus
Caroline Marie Noel was born in 1817 England to an Anglican clergyman and hymn writer. As a teenager, Caroline Noel began to write hymns. By the time she reached adulthood health issues prevailed and she stopped writing. Yet, she continued to read scripture and seek the Lord. Later she returned to writing hymns and poetry to encourage herself and others. She later wrote that “At the Name of…
Hymn Story: Take Time to Pray
Alfred Barratt wrote the him “Take Time to Pray.” Sometimes it goes by the first line “O weary heart take time to pray.” Barratt was born in Lancashire, England on October 25, 1879. He immigrated to the United States as a young man and ordained in late 1913. In 1937, Bob Jones College awarded him a Doctor of Literature degree. On November 26, 1962, he wrote the undersigned: “For 39 long years I…
Hymn Story: Jesus Whispers Peace
Jesus Whispers Peace was written by Della McChain Warren and Paul Mickelson. I’ve been unable to find any additional information on the songwriters. “And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:7 George Beverly Shea is known for singing this hymn.
Hymn Story: Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us
Dorothy A. Thrupp wrote many hymns, often under a pseudonym. One of her best known hymns is “Savior, like a Shepherd Lead Us.” She was born in London on June 20, 1779. Little is known about her life other than she wrote many hymns. Often in hymnals she’s listed as “D.A.T.” or under a pseudonym. It is said that she preferred to let her lyrics speak for herself. “Savior, like a Shepherd Lead Us”…
Hymn Story: Lord, Take My Hand and Lead Me
“Lord, Take My Hand and Lead Me” was written by Julie Katharina von Hausmann. She was born in 1826 in Riga, Latvia. She worked as a governess, but later cared for her father, who had gone blind. After his deatih in 1864, she lived with her sisters in Germany, Southrn France, and St. Petersburg, Russia. Her hymn “Lord, Take My Hand and Lead Me” shared her desire to linger at Jesus’ feet and how…
Hymn Story: The Nail-Pierced Hands
The Nail-Scarred Hand was written by Baylus B. McKinney in 1924. He was born on July 22, 1886 in Heflin, Louisiana, attended the Bush Conservatory of Music and awarded an honorary Doctor of Music degree by Oklahoma Baptist University in 1942. McKinney served as music editor for the Robert H. Coleman company from 1918-1935 and served on the faculty of the School of Sacred Music at Southwestern…
Hymn Story: More Love to Thee
Elizabeth Prentiss knew a lot of pain and loss in her life. Born in 1818 Maine to a minister, her father died when she was about nine. The family would later moved to New York City. In 1838, she opened a small girls’ school in her home. Two years later, she accepted a position as deprtment head at a girls’ boarding school in Richmond, Virginia. She married George Lewis Prentiss in 1845. He…
Hymn Stories: Glorious Shepherd of the Sheep
Henry Francis Lyte wrote the hymn “Glorious Shepherd of the Sheep.” Lyte was born in 1793 in Ednam, Scotland. While at University at Trinity college in Dublin, Ireland, he made a name for himself when he won the English Prize Poem on three seperate occassions. He took Holy Orders in 1815. Then in 1818, he underwent a great spiritual change, that influenced and shaped the remainder of his life.…
Hymn Story: By Simple Faith
The hymn “By Simple Faith” was written by Edgar P. Stites. The hymn first appared in an 1881 hymnal. Prehaps it was inspired by Ephesians 2:8-9, “By grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: not of works, lest any man should boast.” Sites was born on March 22, 1836 in Cape May, New Jersey. He served in Pennsylvania in the Civil War and worked as a…
Hymn Story: I Have Entered Beulah Land
Isaiah 62:4 says, “You will be called Hepzibah, and your land Beulah.” Fanny Crosby wrote the lyrics to the hymn “I Have Entered Beulah Land.” The song was first published in 1886. John R. Sweney wrote the melody. He was born on December 31, 1837 in West Chester, Pennsylvania. As a body he began to teach music in the public schools and Sunday school performances. He took piano and voilin…
Hymn Story: Into the Depths of the Sea
Eliza Edmunds Hewitt spent most of her life as an invalid as she suffered from spinal issues. However, she was also a prolific hymn writer. In 1905, the words of the prophet Micah, inspired her to pen the hymn “Into the Depths of the Sea.” Those words are from Micah 7:19, “He will again have compassion on us, and will subdue our iniquities. You will cast all our sins into the depths of the…
Hymn Story: No One Knows but Jesus
William Howard Doane was a prolic composer providing the melody for over two thousand hymns. He wrote with many of the leading hymn writers of his day including Fanny Crosby, Eliza Edmunds Hewitt, and Edgar Stites to name a few of his co-writers. While a gifted musician, he made his living as president of the J.A. Fay woodworking machinery company. By all accounts Doane was an extremely…
Release Day: Forever Changed
My second novel, Forever Changed, releases today. Here’s a summary: At the pinnacle of her Broadway career, Danielle Davis is savoring her success. Just as her dreams are now within grasp, tragedy forces her to return home to South Carolina. Following her sister’s and brother-in-law’s untimely deaths, Danielle finds herself now responsible for seven children, two grandmothers, and a farm she…
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Author Spotlight: Anna Grace Miller
It’s an honor to welcome Anna Grace Miller to today’s author spotlight. We’ve been in a critique group for over 5 years now (how is that possible?) and grown together in our craft. Jonah: The Belly of Hell takes up back to the Biblical character but Anna has so much history and other threads woven in that you will not want to miss reading her book. Welcome Anna! Tell us about your latest…
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Author Spotlight: Joy Avery Melville
Happy Thanksgiving! It is my privilege to welcome Joy Avery Melville. I’ve so enjoyed getting to know her and so many of her answers have resonated with me. Hopefully her story will speak to your heart as well. Blog post – Joy Avery Melville – Kept for Her – Book 2 of the Intended for Her Series As this post is set for Thanksgiving Day, I want to especially express my deep thanks to Leagh for…
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Guest Post: Finding Peace in Each Day by Barbara M. Britton
Finding Peace in Each Day By Barbara M. Britton In a novel, conflict and tension keep readers turning pages to see what happens to their beloved characters. I am always throwing troubles in the paths of my main characters. It’s fun to send imaginary people on these adventures. But what happens when the troubles come fast and numerous in your real life? Life isn’t very fun. I send my latest…