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This is an inspiring collection of the stories behind your favorite hymns. The exciting events that motivated these hymns are brought to life in inspiring detail. Some of the well-known hymns included are: "A Mighty Fortress," "Fairest Lord Jesus," "How Great Thou Art," "Jesus Loves Me," "Silent Night," and "Amazing Grace."

Author—John Newton, 1725–1807 Music—From Carrell and Clayton’s “Virginia Harmony,” 1831 Tune Name—“Amazing Grace” Meter—CM (86.86) Scripture Reference—1 Chronicles 17:16, 17 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God: not of works, lest any man should boast. Ephesians 2:8, 9 In a small cemetery of a parish churchyard in Olney, England, stands a granite tombstone with the following inscription: “John Newton, clerk, once an infidel and
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