2 Corinthians 12:9

BLESSED ASSURANCE


Tweet Dearly Beloved, Fanny Crosby was undoubtedly one of the most prolific Christian hymn writers in history. She had many popular inspiring hymns to her credit. Interestingly, she was blind for the most part of her life! In spite of her physical disability, she had a story to tell. She told the story in one …

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THE FIRST NOEL


Tweet Dearly Beloved, “And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid. I bring you good …

Luke 2:10-12

MERRY CHRISTMAS


Tweet “Best of all, Christmas means a spirit of love, a time when the love of God and love of our fellow men should prevail over all hatred and bitterness, a time when our thoughts and deeds and the spirit of our lives manifest the presence of God.” ~ George F. McDougall. The first purpose …

Psalm 35:28

O FOR A THOUSAND TONGUES TO SING


Tweet Dearly Beloved, Charles Wesley is known as the co-founder (with his brother, John Wesley) of the Methodist Church, however, he is more known for his hymns. He is the author of some 6000 hymns which after more than 200 years are showing no sign of losing their appeal. One of his hymns is titled …

Psalm 100:1-2

THE HUNDREDTH PSALM


Tweet Dearly Beloved, Psalm hundred is one of the most popular psalms. Many people have memorized it. In fact I have learnt it since my primary school days. Why is the five-verse psalm popular? The reason is that it is a thanksgiving psalm. Recently, the beauty of this praise poem stirs my heart. “Shout for …

Psalm 50:15

PASS ME NOT, O GENTLE SAVIOR


Tweet Dearly Beloved, Undoubtedly, the hymn, “Pass Me Not, O Gentle Savior,” is one of the most popular hymns of all time. Interestingly, it was composed (like many other popular hymns) by Fanny Jane Crosby (1820-1915), a woman that became blind at six weeks of age. There are two stories associated with this hymn. One, …