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A Mighty Fortress Is Our God | Audio

One of the greatest songs associated with the Reformation and Martin Luther is Ein’ feste Burg ist unser Gott (A sure stronghold our God is He). Ein’ feste Burg ist unser Gott was written by Martin Luther somewhere between 1527 and 1529, approximately a decade after he presented his theses to the Archbishop. It was only later, in 1852, when Frederick Hedge translated the text to the more familiar A Mighty Fortress Is Our God.

The Love of God | Audio

Our hymn focus this month is The Love of God by Frederick Lehman. Although this hymn may not be that familiar to you, the subject matter, and its unique 900 year history, make it one that you will want to Partner to Remember with your family this month.

The Solid Rock | Audio

Our hymn focus this month is The Solid Rock by Edward Mote and William Bradbury. Now, while William Bradbury might be a name people recognize within hymnody, Edward Mote is not a name that many people might recognize; however, the testimony of his life is one that should inspire all Christians.

His Eye Is On the Sparrow – Audio

As Civilla would later recall, the train ride to Elmira, New York, would be the most important trip she had ever taken. Upon her arrival, she attempted to cheer her friend anyway she knew how. She read the Bible to her, and prayed and talked openly with her about her debilitating condition. In the end though, it was Civilla who was the one encouraged, humbled, and deeply impressed by the joyful spirit that the Doolittle’s maintained in spite of their severe adversity.

O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing – Audio

O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing was written in 1739 on the occasion of Charles’s first anniversary of his conversion experience. It was written as both as an expression of the necessity of preaching the Gospel, and a celebration of God’s Spirit working within his own life. It is thought to have been inspired by a chance remark by his friend Peter Böhler, who exclaimed, "Had I a thousand tongues, I would praise Christ Jesus with all of them."

Praise to the Lord the Almighty – Audio

Praise to the Lord, the Almighty is a free paraphrase of Psalm 103:1-6, and Psalm 150, and was written towards the end of Joachim Neander's life while battling tuberculosis. It is exceedingly rich in biblical allusions and piety, and anchors our life and our worship in the doctrine of God’s sovereignty, His creation, His providence, His goodness, His mercy, and His lovingkindness. It is a joyful, triumphant...

Rock of Ages – Audio

Rock of Ages has long been considered one of the most popular and best known hymns ever written. It has been described as a “…hymn that meets the spiritual needs of all sorts and conditions of men, from the derelict snatched from the gutter by the Salvation Army, to Prime Minister Gladstone, at whose funeral it echoed through the dim spaces of Westminster Abbey.” Where most hymns though have been written out of some deep personal need, or experience, this hymn was born in...