Hymn Stories

IN THIS EPISODE: "All People That on Earth Do Dwell" by William Kethe (d. 1594) The story of Old Hundredth begins in the Swiss city of Geneva, where many of the residents have spoken French instead of German over the centuries. In 1536 John Calvin arrived there to help with the Reformation. He knew that one of the best ways to waken the hearts of the people was to get them singing songs of faith....

IN THIS EPISODE: Help from Hymnals At the beginning of creation the angels sang unto the Lord, at the new creation the angels and saints will sing unto the Lord in heaven, and saved souls are exhorted to sing unto the Lord from new birth to the grave. (Job 38:7; Revelation 5, 14; Psalm 149:1) So, sing! Pour out your heart before the Lord in melody and meter. Show Notes: "Come Ye Sinners Poor and N...

A brief recording of my 4th-5th grade Bible class singing the modern version of "Let Us Love and Sing and Wonder" by John Newton.  Find more helps at www.ryanbush.org Hymn Stories is a part of the Media Gratiae podcast network. 

IN THIS EPISODE: "Let Us Love and Sing and Wonder" by John Newton (1725-1807) In this hymn, Newton explains why we ought to praise Christ. The undergirding motivation is that Christ has washed us with his blood that we might come to God. Each stanza ends with some expression of that unfathomable glorious truth.  Show Notes:  "Let Us Love and Sing and Wonder" by Happy Hymnody (https://happyhymnody....

IN THIS EPISODE: "Pleading His Gracious Name" by John Newton (1725-1807) A reflection and song from the Church and Family Life Conference held at Ridgecrest in Black Mountain, NC.  Show Notes: "Piano Rounds" by Yeti Music Church and Family Life: https://churchandfamilylife.com/ Find more helps at www.ryanbush.org. Hymn Stories is a part of the Media Gratiae Podcast Network.

IN THIS EPISODE: "From Greenland's Icy Mountains" by Reginald Heber (1783-1826) This hymn, while very popular for some time, has vanished from many modern hymnals. It is now considered a period piece by many. Not only are some of the geographical references outdated, but some see in it imperialism and racial overtones. I don’t. I see a burning heart for the glory of God among the nations.  Show No...

"And Must I Part with All I Have" by Benjamin Beddome (1717-1795) Find more helps at www.ryanbush.org. Hymn Stories is a part of the Media Gratiae Podcast Network.

IN THIS EPISODE: "And Must I Part With All I Have" by Benjamin Beddome (1717-1795) and the Story of William Carey (1761-1834) At a meeting of ministers held at Northhampton, Carey suggested as a topic for discussion, the duty of Christians to attempt the spread of the Gospel among the heathen. All of a sudden Mr. Ryland Senior sprang to his feet and exclaimed, “Young man, sit down! When God please...

IN THIS EPISODE: The Martyrdom of John Huss “Into thy hands, O Lord, I commit my spirit. Thou hast redeemed me. Assist me that with a firm mind, by the most powerful grace, I may undergo this most awful death, to which I am condemned for preaching Thy most holy gospel. Amen.” Show Notes:  "Requiem" by Enzalla "Psalm 59" in the Genevan Psalter "Resolution" by Caleb Fincher Find more helps at www.ry...

"When Once I Mourned a Load of Sin" Written by Charles Spurgeon; Arranged and Performed by Heath Walton Find it on SoundCloud: https://bit.ly/3MyKUhi Find more helps at www.ryanbush.org. Hymn Stories is a part of the Media Gratiae Podcast Network.

IN THIS EPISODE: "When Once I Mourned a Load of Sin" by Charles Spurgeon (1834-1892) He noticed the strange young man, and fastening his eyes on him, he said, “Young man, you look very miserable and you will always be miserable, in life, in death and in eternity, if you don’t obey the text.” Lifting his hands, raising his voice in true Primitive Methodist fervor, he shouted, “Young man, look to Je...

IN THIS EPISODE: "We Rest on Thee, Our Shield and Our Defender" by Edith G. Cherry (1872-1897) "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose." —Jim Elliot Show Notes:  "Under the Shadow of the Almighty" by Elizabeth Elliot "We Rest on Thee" by 20Schemes Music "Something Greater" by Caleb Fincher "Poco" by Roo Walker Find more helps at www.ryanbush.org. Hymn Stories is a...

IN THIS EPISODE: Excerpts from my interview with John Snyder, Pastor of Christ Church New Albany and Director of Media Gratiae.  Watch the full interview here: https://youtu.be/59wKlnL0k1Y Find more helps at www.ryanbush.org. Hymn Stories is a part of the Media Gratiae Podcast Network.

IN THIS EPISODE: "Just As I Am" by Charlotte Elliott (1789-1871) When I first read it to her, I had no sooner finished than she said very earnestly: ‘That is the very thing for me.’ At least ten times that day she asked me to repeat it, and every morning from that day until her death. Show Notes:  "Edge of Silence" by Alan Spiljack "Light Blue" by Alan Spiljack "Just As I Am" by Sounds Like Reign...

IN THIS EPISODE: "Just As I Am" by Charlotte Eliott (1789-1871) Has the Lord ever used a hymn to bring you comfort in times of suffering, affliction, or tragedy? I found this moving account of how the hymn "Just As I Am" was a balm for affliction in the life of a humble, nameless family.  Show Notes:  "Just As I Am" performed by Amanda Bush "Hemel" by Sjors Mans Find more helps at www.ryanbush.org...

IN THIS EPISODE: "Just As I Am" by Charlotte Elliott (1854-1871) The next day the troubles of the night came back upon her with such force that she felt they must be met and conquered in the grace of God. She gathered up in her soul the grand certainties, not of her emotions, but of her salvation: her Lord, His power, His promise. Show Notes:  "North" by Roger Gabalda "Just As I Am" by Charlotte E...

IN THIS EPISODE: "Dark Was the Night and Cold the Ground" by Thomas Haweis (1734-1820) When the session came to examine the candidates, one of the elders asked a little girl of twelve years, whose name was Maggie, this question: ‘Maggie, what first interested your heart in the Savior?’ Show Notes:  "Come and Welcome" by Indelible Grace Music Theology for the People by William Swan Plumer "Dark Was...

IN THIS EPISODE: "O God Our Help in Ages Past" by Isaac Watts (1674-1748) Watts’ rendition of Psalm 90 continues to be a help to souls today as they sing unto the Lord. Many hymnals still include this song. It is in the common meter and has traditionally been sung to the tune ST ANNE. It was originally made up of nine stanzas. The BBC played this hymn across the radio waves of England World War II...

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IN THIS EPISODE: "Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus" by Helen Howarth Lemmel (1863-1961) Turn full your soul’s vision to Jesus, and look and look at Him, and a strange dimness will come over all that is apart from Him… For “He is worthy” to have all there is to be had in the heart that He has died to win. Show Notes:  "The Bride" an Algerian Folk Song "Blossoming" by Locran "Something Greater" by Caleb Fi...

IN THIS EPISODE: "Lord, I Am Thine!" by Samuel Davies (1723-1761) The captain knew time was of the essence and ordered the crew to cast anchor. They did so, but it immediately broke. He ordered them to cast the second anchor. They obeyed the command, but it dragged. There was one more anchor left, and the captain ordered it cast. Show Notes: "Lost in Thought" by AK Find more helps at www.ryanbush....

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IN THIS EPISODE: "Depth of Mercy! Can There Be" by Charles Wesley (1707-1788) The tune was sweet and simple, but that’s not what drew her in. The words riveted her attention, and she stood motionless. After a moment, a woman in the group noticed her and invited her to come in.  Show Notes:  "Depth of Mercy" performed by Suzanne Smith (Miss Evans' performance) "Nadir" by REW "New Beginnings" by Are...

IN THIS EPISODE: "I Have Decided to Follow Jesus" by Sadhu Sundar Singh (1889-1929) The village chief grew angry at this sudden turn of events. He felt that the foreigner’s religion had no place among his people and he aimed to put a stop to it. So, he summoned all the families to the center of the village. Then, he singled out the family that first accepted Christ and told them to step forward. H...