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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."

92 Trust and Obey Author—John H. Sammis, 1836–1919 Composer—Daniel B. Towner, 1850–1919 And Samuel said, Hath the Lord as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the Lord? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams. 1 Samuel 15:22 This favorite gospel hymn has long been cited as a choice example of a balanced biblical view of a believer’s faith in Christ and the resultant good works that should then be evident. We begin with