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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."

40 I Need Thee Every Hour Authors—Annie S. Hawks, 1835–1918 Chorus—Robert Lowry, 1826–1899 Composer—Robert Lowry, 1826–1899 Scripture Reference—John 15:5 In the day of my trouble I will call upon Thee; for Thou wilt answer me. Psalm 86:7 This deeply, personal hymn was written out of the daily experiences of a busy housewife and mother, Annie Hawks, in the year 1872. Annie Sherwood Hawks was born in Hoosick, New York, on May 28, 1835. At a very early age, she displayed a gift for writing verse and