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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—Maltbie D. Babcock, 1858–1901 Composer—Franklin L. Sheppard, 1852–1930 Tune Name—“Terra Beata” Meter—SM (66.86 Doubled) He loveth righteousness and judgment: The earth is full of the goodness of the Lord. Psalm 33:5 This hymn is taken from a sixteen-verse poem written by the Rev. Maltbie D. Babcock and published posthumously in 1901. The first line of each of the sixteen stanzas begins with “This is my Father’s world.” Maltbie D. Babcock was born in Syracuse,