What you'll learn

to know the background of the hymn writers
to know the circumstances in which the hymns were written
to be able to better appreciate hymns
to glorify God and enjoy Him forever

Course content

3 sections • 13 lectures • 50m total length

Introduction1:37
This lecture introduces this course on Hymn Stories. Find out more about 10 different hymn writers and their hymns.
Hymn Stories Slides21:00
The slides used in this course are provided for you in this lecture.

Alas! And Did My Saviour Bleed (1707)2:54
Alas! And Did My Saviour Bleed is a grand old consecration hymn that was sung during the conversion of another famous hymn writer named Fanny Crosby.
Come, Thou Fount Of Every Blessing (1758)2:10
Robert Robinson was conversion some time after hearing the famous preacher George Whitefield. He later became a preacher himself and wrote this hymn at age 23 for his sermon on Pentecost Sunday.
There Is A Fountain (1772)2:47
This hymn was instrumental in helping the author recover from his deep depression.
Amazing Grace (1779)2:36
John Newton was saved by the Amazing Grace of God and this hymn speaks of his conversion.
Just As I Am (1836)2:23
There is nothing that we can do to earn our Salvation. We have to come to God just as we are, sinful and wretched, and receive forgiveness through His Son, the Lord Jesus Christ.
What A Friend We Have In Jesus (1855)3:08
Despite the many tragedies in the life of Joseph Scriven he was able to overcome them through prayer. This hymn was originally a poem for his mother but has become a world famous hymn.
He Leadeth Me (1862)3:10
This hymn was inspired by Psalm 23:1-2

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.

May we always trust God to lead us through life.
Jesus Paid It All (1865)2:23
This hymn was definitely created by the providence of God.
Safe In The Arms Of Jesus (1868)3:18
Fanny Crosby composed more than 9000 hymns in her lifetime. This is one of her most popular hymns that has ministered greatly to the hearts of the grieving.
Standing On The Promises (1886)2:42
This hymn speaks of God's Promises which are ever true.

Rom 3:4 "..let God be true, but every man a liar.."

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Description

Learn about the backgrounds of famous hymn writers and about how some of our well loved hymns came to be written.

There are more than 500,000 Christian hymns that have been written but most of us only regularly sing about 50 of them. We know much less about the hymn writers and the amazing circumstances in which the hymns were written.

In this course, you will be able to watch and listen to narratives on how these timeless hymns came to be written. The narratives are accompanied with soothing piano renditions of the hymn being explained.

The hymns explained in this course are:

Alas! And Did My Saviour Bleed
Come, Thou Fount Of Every Blessing
There Is A Fountain
Amazing Grace
Just As I Am
What A Friend We Have In Jesus
He Leadeth Me
Jesus Paid It All
Safe In The Arms Of Jesus
Standing On The Promises

Who this course is for:

those interested in Christian hymns
home schoolers
Christians
Church members
Church musicians

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Course content

Introduction2 lectures • 23min

Hymn Stories10 lectures • 28min

Conclusion1 lecture • 1min

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