Jay Garden
Many of the world's most beloved hymns were written centuries ago. Because of that, some people are surprised to learn that In Christ Alone is a relatively recent hymn.Written by Keith Getty and Stuart Townend in 2001, it has become one of the most widely sung modern hymns in churches...
Jay Garden
“Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty! Early in the morning our song shall rise to Thee.”These words have been sung by Christians around the world for generations. But the man who wrote them lived a surprisingly quiet life for much of his ministry—and never lived to see how widely his...
Jay Garden
More than a thousand years before Be Thou My Vision was sung in churches around the world, it began as a prayer in ancient Ireland.In the sixth and seventh centuries, Irish monks lived in remote monasteries where they preserved Scripture, copied manuscripts, and wrote prayers and poetry in Old Irish....
Jay Garden
When Fanny Crosby lost her sight as an infant, few could have imagined what God would do through her life.Though she never regained her sight, Crosby became one of the most beloved hymn writers in Christian history. Her hymns, including Blessed Assurance, have encouraged generations of believers around the world.A...
Jay Garden
Few hymns are as widely loved as It Is Well with My Soul. Its familiar melody and enduring message have comforted generations of believers around the world.Yet the story behind those words is one of profound personal loss. Knowing what Spafford endured gives the hymn's message of peace an even...