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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."

63 Near to the Heart of God Author and Composer—Cleland B. McAfee, 1866–1944 Draw nigh to God, and He will draw nigh to you... James 4:8 One simple but valid definition of an effective hymn might be: “A spiritual expression that comes from the heart and then reaches the hearts of others.” This particular hymn could certainly be cited as a good example of that truth. “Near to the Heart of God” was written and composed by Cleland B.McAfee, in 1901, while he was pastoring the large First Presbyterian
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