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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—Sarah F. Adams, 1805–1848 Composer—Lowell Mason, 1792–1872 Tune Name—“Bethany” Meter—64.64.6664 Scripture Reference—Genesis 28:10–22 Draw nigh to God, and He will draw nigh to you. James 4:8 “Nearer, My God, to Thee” is generally considered by students of hymnology to be the finest hymn ever written by any woman hymnwriter. Sarah Flower Adams was born at Harlow, England, on February 22, 1805. She died at the early age of forty-three. In this brief lifetime, however,