We know that Luther Bridgers wrote it, but history debates the when and the why.  Regardless of such historical detail, we as Bible-believers have all been enjoyed by this joyous anthem.  Hear the story in the episode!  

We know that Luther Bridgers wrote it, but history debates the when and the why.  Regardless of such historical detail, we as Bible-believers have all been enjoyed by this joyous anthem.  Hear the story in the episode!

He Keeps Me Singing

Bankrupt and on the verge of complete failure "The Messiah" became  reality in but 24 days of musical genius. This is the story of George Frederic Handel in this episode of Heritage Hymns

Bankrupt and on the verge of complete failure "The Messiah" became  reality in but 24 days of musical genius. This is the story of George Frederic Handel in this episode of Heritage Hymns

Hallelujah Chorus

Dr. Robert Lowry did not want to be known as a musician; he wanted to be remembered as a preacher.  However, we remember him as a great hymn writer, and his song is an essential song on a sacred resurrection day.  Hear the story of "Christ Arose" in this episode!

Dr. Robert Lowry did not want to be known as a musician; he wanted to be remembered as a preacher.  However, we remember him as a great hymn writer, and his song is an essential song on a sacred resurrection day.  Hear the story of "Christ Arose" in this episode!

Christ Arose

Were are not really sure who the first believer was to say it out loud, but we have all felt it and thought it.  Why should we worry about the prosperity of those around us?  We are headed to Heaven one day!  This is the story of "Farther Along" in today's episode!  

Were are not really sure who the first believer was to say it out loud, but we have all felt it and thought it.  Why should we worry about the prosperity of those around us?  We are headed to Heaven one day!  This is the story of "Farther Along" in today's episode!

Farther Along

Only in Christ could a song written about God's faithfulness in Franklin, Kentucky, encourage a missionary couple from Chicago as they gave their lives for Christ in China.  This is the story of "Great is Thy Faithfulness" in today's episode of Heritage Hymns!  

Only in Christ could a song written about God's faithfulness in Franklin, Kentucky, encourage a missionary couple from Chicago as they gave their lives for Christ in China.  This is the story of "Great is Thy Faithfulness" in today's episode of Heritage Hymns!

Great is Thy Faithfulness

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."  

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."

The Old Rugged Cross

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow contributed to the American poetic lexicon in a nation-altering way, but he also wrote a hymn sponsored by his private pain.  Here's the story of "I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day" in this episode.

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow contributed to the American poetic lexicon in a nation-altering way, but he also wrote a hymn sponsored by his private pain.  Here's the story of "I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day" in this episode.

I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day

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."

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."

The Love of God

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!  

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!

Grace Greater than our Sin

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.  

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.

Sweet Hour of Prayer

Heritage Hymns is an insightful, historical journey into the life and times of the gospel hymn writers and the music that forms much of our sacred, traditional, and conservative heritage.  Each podcast, less than ten minutes in length, will expose this generation to hymnists like Fanny Crosby, Isaac Watts, P.P. Bliss and countless others.  How can we know where we are going without first understanding from whence we came?  Thanks for listening!

I love this podcast! I have listened to all but one, and I plan to listen to it close to Christmas; AWAY IN A MANGER. I hope there will be some new hymns soon added.

Phyllis

Love the stories as well as the exposure to hymns I’ve never been exposed to. I listen with my kids as part of our music appreciation in our homeschool. Perfect length for the little ones.

Great for all!

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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!  

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!

Holy, Holy, Holy

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!

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!

Leaning on the Everlasting Arms

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!

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!

Mansion Over the Hilltop

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.

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.

Come Thou Fount

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!

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!

No One Ever Cared for Me Like Jesus

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.

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.

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!  

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!

Lord, I'm Coming Home

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.

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.

10,000 Angels

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 Thomas Ken.  Thomas Ken was used of God to write the beloved hymn "Doxology."

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."

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."

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.

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.

Amazing Grace

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!

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!

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 Ray Palmer.  Ray Palmer was used of God to write the beloved hymn "My Faith Looks Up To Thee."

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."

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."

In the Garden

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

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

Draw Me Nearer

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."

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."

Ninety and Nine

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