25 Most Treasured Gospel Hymn Stories

Award-winning author Kenneth W. Osbeck tells the dramatic stories behind twenty-five gospel songs, including "The Old Rugged Cross"; "His Eye Is on the Sparrow"; and "Precious Lord, Take My Hand."

(Foreword by Cliff Barrows) More inspiring stories behind the hymns of past and contemporary favorites.

Insights into the stories of pain and hope that are behind the hymns that have inspired generations of Christians. CD and cassette tape include powerful renditions of each song in the book.

This revised best-seller is an inspiring daily devotional based on 366 great hymns of the faith. It contains a portion of each hymn along with Scripture readings, meditations, and practical applications.

This full-color, illustrated gift edition includes twenty-eight of Osbeck's most popular hymn-story devotions, including "Amazing Grace"; "Great Is Thy Faithfulness"; "Holy, Holy, Holy"; and "It Is Well with My Soul."

From best-selling author Kenneth Osbeck comes the heartwarming stories behind twenty-five songs of God, home, and country.

"Hymn singing reflects a congregation's spiritual vitality and their response to God's grace.

This book shares the inspiring true stories behind 101 favorite hymns. With a collection of uplifting, informative hymn stories, 101 Hymn Stories includes each hymn's full text and musical score, as well as information about the author, composer, and Scripture that inspired the song. Some of the hymns included are: - A Mighty Fortress - Amazing Grace - Fairest Lord Jesus - Holy, Holy, Holy - How Great Thou Art - It Is Well with My Soul - Jesus Loves Me - Rock of Ages - Silent Night - The Old Rugged Cross Excellent for uses like devotional reading, sermon illustrations, and bulletin inserts, as well as historical or biographical research, 101 Hymn Stories has been a beloved resource for forty years. Now a new generation can discover the beautiful foundations of faith upon which these songs were built. "A fascinating book that is enjoyable for general reading or reference." --Christian Life "This book is a valuable source of illustrations for pastors and teachers, and it provides a wealth of background information for song leaders. But it should be introduced to all Christians as a personal and family devotional book." --Bookstore News