Lifespring! Hymnstories

Today we’ll find out the story behind ‘Hark! the Herald Angels Sing’, which shouldn’t really be the title at all! Music Theme: Bryan Duncan and the NehoSoul Band…”This Christmas” Background: Download “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” (mp3) from “The Spirit of Christmas” by Pittsburgh Symphony Brass Four Winds Entertainment, Inc. Buy at iTunes Music Store... The post HS23: Lifespring! HymnStories and Day 15 – Lifespring! Advent Calendar “Hark The Herald Angels Sing” first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

Today we’ll find out the history behind ‘Silent Night’, it might not be what you think! Find out more about Silent Night at whychristmas?com Music Theme: Bryan Duncan and the NehoSoul Band…”This Christmas” Background guitar: Michael Silvestri Download “Silent Night” (mp3) from “Christmas In New England – Guitar Celebrations For The Holidays” by Michael Silvestri... The post HS22: Lifespring! Carol Stories/Advent Calendar Day 9 “Silent Night” first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

from “Hymns – The Old Made New” by Scott Wesley Brown This song has come to be associated with the American Thanksgiving holiday. It’s a beautiful hymn of gratitude to God, and you will enjoy the wonderful rendition by Scott Wesley Brown. Text: Folliot S. Pierpoint 1. For the beauty of the earth, for the... The post HS21: Lifespring! HymnStories “For The Beauty Of The Earth” first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

Written nearly 300 years ago, this beautiful hymn was written by Isaac Watts. Charles Wesley reportedly said he would rather have written it than all of his own. Sung by Jilleen. “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross” When I survey the wondrous cross On which the Prince of glory died, My richest gain I count... The post HS20: Lifespring! HymnStories “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross” first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

Wil L. Thompson – From failure to fame to a life dedicated to service. Softly and Tenderly Music and Lyrics: Wil L. Thompson Song perfomed by: Jilleen Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling, Calling for you and for me; See, on the portals He’s waiting and watching, Watching for you and for me. Come home,... The post HS19: Lifespring! HymnStories “Softly And Tenderly” first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

Today?s HymnStories is a bit different. Normally, using Robert J. Morgan?s book ?Then Sings My Soul?, I tell you the background behind a popular Christian hymn and its author. Today, I?m not going to do that. Let me tell you why. Today I went to a funeral. Please, don?t be too concerned. The woman who... The post HS18: Lifespring! HymnStories “Just A Closer Walk With Thee” first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

This beautiful hymn was written by Frances Havergal at the age of 36. A singer in great demand she came to devote every aspect of her life to Christ. Listen for the whole story. Take My Life And Let It Be? Lyrics: Frances Havergal Sung by: Chelsie Boyd Take my life and let it be... The post HS17: Lifespring! HymnStories “Take My Life And Let It Be” first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

One of my favorite hymns, this was written in 1779. When first released, the author was anonymous. It later came to be credited to Rev. Edward Perronet. Listen to the show for the rest of the story. Artist: Bob Bennett…from the CD “The View From Here” Lyrics: Edward Perronet All hail the pow?r of Jesus?... The post HS16: Lifespring! HymnStories “All Hail The Power…” first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

Written in 1744 by an anonymous German Catholic priest, this beautiful hymn of worship was translated into English one hundred years later by Edward Caswall. The hymn is beautifully performed here by: Hymns – The Old Made New Scott Wesley Brown Devotion Music Buy at iTunes Music Store Buy at Napster Buy at RealNetworks /... The post HS15: Lifespring! HymnStories “When Morning Gilds The Skies” first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

Some of the details of this hymn, written in 1677, are lost in the mists of time, and yet… Today’s artist is Jilleen. Thanks to Robert J. Morgan for his permission to use the book, “Then Sings My Soul”. Links to the book are in the right hand margin of this page. Fairest Lord Jesus... The post HS14: Lifespring! HymnStories “Fairest Lord Jesus” first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

The story behind this wonderful old hymn is one of giving to a friend in need. You’ll enjoy the story, and this new rendition. Strangely Looking Forward Daniel’s Window Cul De Sac Records Buy at iTunes Music Store Buy at Napster Buy at RealNetworks / Rhapsody Buy at eMusic Download “The Solid Rock” (MP3, 192kbps)... The post Lifespring! HymnStories 13 “The Solid Rock” first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

The author of this hymn was well acquainted with heartbreat and tragedy. Listen to hear his story. Music on the show: David Neubauer’s CD “Sweet and Sacred” What A Friend We Have In Jesus Lyrics: Joseph M. Scriven Music: Charles C. Converse What a friend we have in Jesus, All our sins and griefs to... The post Lifespring! HymnStories 12 “What A Friend We Have In Jesus” first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

Amazing Grace is possibly the best known and most performed hymn ever written. Listen to this show to learn about its author, and the writing of this beloved song. Music on the show: Leon Siu and David Kahiapo of Aloha Ke Akua. The CD is Slack Key Praise. Chelsie Boyd Amazing Grace John Newton Amazing... The post Lifespring! HymnStories 11 “Amazing Grace” first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

Special thanks to: Robert J. Morgan, author of Then Sings My Soul, the source material for this podcast. Heidi Henninger, Worship Director and pianist at the LifeSpring! church in Riverside, CA. O For A Thousand Tongues To Sing 1739 Lyrics: Charles Wesley Music: Carl G. Gl?ser Arr.: Heidi Henninger O for a thousand tongues to... The post Lifespring! HymnStories 10 “O For A Thousand Tongues To Sing” first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

“This Is My Fathers’s World” was written by a wonderfully gifted young man. You’ll wonder how he had time to write when you hear his story! This Is My Father’s World Maltbie D. Babcock This is my Father’s world, and to my listening ears all nature sings, and round me rings the music of the... The post Lifespring! HymnStories 9 “This Is My Father’s World” first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

The story behind the 1826 hymn “Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty”. Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty! Lyrics: Reginald Heber Music: John B. Dykes Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty! Early in the morning our song shall rise to Thee; Holy, holy, holy, merciful and mighty! God in three Persons, bless?d Trinity! Holy, holy,... The post Lifespring! HymnStories 8 “Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty” first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

The backstory behind the 1680 hymn “Praise Ye The Lord – The Almighty”. There’s a very interesting twist to this story that will surprise you! Special thanks to Robert J. Morgan for the use of his book, “Then Sings My Soul”. Music: Jilleen…”Praise To The Lord” Praise To The Lord – The Almighty Lyrics: Joachim... The post Lifespring! HymnStories 7 “Praise Ye The Lord – The Almighty” first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

The story of the great Fanny Crosby’s moving “Blessed Assurance”. Music Matt Brady…”Blessed Assurance” ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The post Lifespring! HymnStories 6 “Blessed Assurance” first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

A regular edition of the HymnStories show will be out later this week, but I thought you would like to hear this interview with Mr. George Beverly Shea… A full show today! Introducing the Earthlink Challenge, great music and a conversation with a shining star…   Guest George Beverly Shea of the Billy Graham Evangelistic... The post A special edition… first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

“Great Is Thy Faithfulness”, popularized by George Beverly Shea and the Billy Graham Crusade choirs. Thomas O. Chisholm William M. Runyan Arrangement: Heidi Henninger Great is Thy faithfulness, O God my Father; There is no shadow of turning with Thee; Thou changest not, Thy compassions, they fail not; As Thou hast been, Thou forever will... The post Lifespring! HymnStories 5 “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” first appeared on Lifespring! Media.