Blessed Assurance

Fanny J. Crosby’s Inspirational and Sacred Song of Faith
© Tel Asiado
Jun 11, 2008
 

Notes on the popular Christian hymn “Blessed Assurance” by hymn-writer Fanny Crosby and composer Phoebe Knapp.
 
The hymn “Blessed Assurance” was written by Fanny J. Crosby and composed by Phoebe P. Knapp. The scripture reference is found in Hebrews 10: 22 “Let us draw [...]

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The Good Samaritan

The Good Samaritan
by Tel Asiado
Originally written, 05/02/06
(Reprinted from FaithWriters.com)
The story of “The Good Samaritan” in the Bible has been a lifelong favourite of mine, with its heartwarming message implanted through the years.
Who is the good Samaritan? He is a person who voluntary and without any strings attached, offers help or sympathy in times of trouble. [...]

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Higher Ground

God gives us courage and strength, and paths impassable from our grasp, so we can move beyond the storm of life.
Our life is a gift.
We move on higher ground.
Notes on Higher Ground Hymn
The hymn “Higher Ground” was written by Johnson Oatman, Jr. and composed by Charles H. Gabriel. The Bible reference is Philippians 3:14, to [...]

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This is My Father’s World

What significant way to reflect on Father’s Day, in celebration of the Dads in the world, than to give thanks and laud him, the greatest and most awesome father of all, our Father God Almighty!
Here’s a brief history of the hymn “This is My Father’s World.”
Hymn by Maltbie Babcock and Franklin Sheppard, Tune “Terra Beata”
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When I Survey the Wondrous Cross

Here’s another lifelong favourite… “When I survey the wondrous cross, on which the Prince of Glory died…”
Famous Hymn by Isaac Watts and Lowell Mason, “Hamburg” Tune
© Tel Asiado
Mar 15, 2008

Notes on “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross,” a sacred song often sung on Good Friday.
“When I Survey the Wondrous Cross” was written by English text author [...]

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The Old Rugged Cross Notes

George Bennard’s Best-Loved Sacred Song Often Sung on Good Friday
© Tel Asiado
Mar 14, 2008

History of a favorite loved hymn “The Old Rugged Cross” and brief biography of the writer and composer George Bennard.
“The Old Rugged Cross” is an all-time loved gospel hymn. George Bennard wrote and composed the words and music in 1913. A sentimental [...]

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Joy to the World, the Lord is Come!

Nativity Song and Hymn by Watts and Mason
© Tel Asiado
Dec 7, 2007

Written by Isaac Watts and tune adapted from Handel’s “Messiah” by Lowell Mason, this Advent and Christmas carol remains one of the best-known and best-loved songs.
The most popular Christmas carol “Joy to the World,” was written by English text author Isaac Watts (1674-1748), with [...]

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Beyond the Sunset

The song “Beyond the Sunset” was born at the dinner table one night in 1936. Before dinner, hymn-writer Virgil Brock and his wife Blanche watched a very unusual sunset at Winona Lake, Indiana, with a blind guest (his cousin Horace Burr) and his wife, Grace. Apparently, a large area of the water appeared ablaze with [...]

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Be Still My Soul

Brief biography of hymn-writer Katharine von Schlegel and history of spiritual revival hymn “Be Still, My Soul” to the tune of tone poem ‘Finlandia’ by Jean Sibelius.
Here’s the full article… [Be Still My Soul]

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Count Your Blessings

“Count your Blessings” has remained one of the most familiar hymns. It is also a best-loved thanksgiving song to this day.
Let’s count our many blessings, see what God has done.
Here’s the full article… [Count Your Blessings]

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