Heritage Hymns Podcast

Do you cherish the old rugged cross?  If you do, you are bound to cherish this great hymn.  Here's the story of George Bennard, the author of "The Old Rugged Cross."  

Reginald Heber never saw the fruits of his devotional labor.  Time with Christ in God's Word produced a song that has long outlived his earthly journey.  Hear the story of "Holy, Holy, Holy" in this episode!  

Seeking just the right words to give to two friends who had suffered the loss of their wives, Mr. Showalter encouraged them through the words of Dueteronomy 33:27.  Lean on the everlasting arms!   Hear the story in this episode!

Just like that nine year old boy in the poor country of Texas, my father is building me a mansion just over the hilltop!  Hear the story in today's episode!

Few songs are as beloved as Robert Robinson's "Come Thou Fount."  Listen to Pastor Cox tell the brief history of Robinson's classic hymn.

Charles Weigle overcame the loss of his loved ones by remembering that "No One Ever Cared for Me Like Jesus."  Hear the episode in today's episode!

A brief history of the life and songwriting ministry of songwriter Frances R. Havergal.  Frances Havergal was used of God to write the beloved hymn Take My Life and Let It Be.

William Kirkpatrick was so burdened for a soloist in a conference whom he did not believe knew the Lord.  Hear the story of the soloist's conversion in this episode!  

Julia Johnstone's life story is the story of the hymn.  Unlike other hymn stories, there is no great circumstance underlying its authorship-- just a  Christian who loved Christ and understood grace.  Listen to the story in today's episode!  

Ray Overholt was used of God to write the beloved song "10,000 Angels."  Listen to the fascinating story of how this wonderful song was used to bring its author to Jesus.

A brief history of the life and songwriting ministry of songwriter Thomas Ken.  Thomas Ken was used of God to write the beloved hymn "Doxology."

A brief history of the life and songwriting ministry of songwriter Wallace Willis.  Wallace Willis was used of God to write the beloved hymn "Swing Low Sweet Chariot."

John Newton was more than a slave owner between England and Africa, for at one point he was the servant of slaves in Africa.  Yet, by the marvelous grace of Christ, he was saved.  His song would later become one of the most popular songs around the world, sung by saints and sinners alike.  However, only the truly redeemed can understand its true meaning and power.  This is the story of "Amazing Grace" in today's episode of Heritage Hymns.

In 1707 Isaac Watts produced a new hymnal.  This publication served as a pivot-point for church music that still echoes through the pews of our day.  Hear the story of Isaac Watts and his masterful depiction of Calvary, When I Survey the Wondrous Cross!

A brief history of the life and songwriting ministry of songwriter Ray Palmer.  Ray Palmer was used of God to write the beloved hymn "My Faith Looks Up To Thee."

A brief history of the life and songwriting ministry of songwriter C. Austin Miles.  C. Austin Miles was used of God to write the beloved hymn "In the Garden."

What do you say after watching the sunset?  Fanny Crosby exclaimed, "Draw Me Nearer!"  Hear the story in today's episode.  

A brief history of the life and songwriting ministry of Ira Sankey.  Ira Sankey was used of God to write the beloved hymn "The Ninety and Nine."

The next time you sing this classic the dark hours of your life, think of a Jewish Rabbi who wrote it during the dark ages of genocide, who, as still incomplete, understood something of the love of God.  Here's the story of "The Love of God."

Today’s story is the tale of influence— the influence of a blind, lay preacher in a trinket shop in England…and the influence of a seasoned song writer on a universally-known singer.  This is the story of Sweet Hour of Prayer in today’s episode of Heritage Hymns.