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A companion volume to 101 Hymn Stories, this is an inspiring collection of the stories behind your favorite hymns. The events that motivated these hymns are brought to life in inspiring detail. Some of the hymns included are: "My Jesus, I Love Thee," "Joy to the World," "Trust and Obey," and "Worthy is the Lamb."

18 Come, Ye Thankful People Author—Henry Alford, 1810–1871 Composer—George J. Elvey, 1816–1893 Tune Name—“St. George’s, Windsor” Meter—77.77 doubled Scripture References—Matthew 13:24–30; 36–43; Mark 4:26–29 It is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord, and to sing praises unto Thy name, O most high. Psalm 92:1 “Come, Ye Thankful People” is considered to be one of the most choice harvest-thanksgiving hymns in all of hymnody. It was written for the English harvest festivals, a movable feast varying