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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."

8 Art Thou Weary? Author—John M. Neale, 1818–1866 Adapted from the Greek of Stephen the Sabaite, 725–815 Composer—Henry W. Baker, 1821–1877 Tune Name—“Stephanos” Meter—85.83 All that the Father giveth Me shall come to Me; and him that cometh to Me I will in no wise cast out. John 6:37 “Art Thou Weary?” is said to have been inspired by the life and writings of a Greek monk, named Stephen, who lived in the monastery of Mar Sabas, located in the wilderness of Judea, near the Dead Sea. This monastery,