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This is an inspiring collection of the stories behind your favorite hymns. The exciting events that motivated these hymns are brought to life in inspiring detail. Some of the well-known hymns included are: "A Mighty Fortress," "Fairest Lord Jesus," "How Great Thou Art," "Jesus Loves Me," "Silent Night," and "Amazing Grace."

Author—Isaac Watts, 1674–1748, with alterations by others Music—From Gesangbuch der Herzogl, Württemberg, 1784 Tune Name—“Ellacombe” Meter—CMD (86.86 Doubled) He shall have dominion also from sea to sea, and from the rivers unto the ends of the earth. Psalm 72:8 Isaac Watts, the father of English hymnody, was frail in health during much of his life. For the last thirty years of his life he was more or less an invalid at the home of his friend, Sir Thomas Abney, where