52 Hymn Story Devotions
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My friends,
Thanks for stopping by my web home. It is a joy to tell you about my book, 52 HYMN STORY DEVOTIONS. The music that you might recall as you read these hymn stories will make your heart happier. The first verse of the hymn is printed at the close of each story.
Opening with Scripture and ending with prayer, I rejoice that God inspired composers and poets to write His message of love. You will be amazed at these fifty two brief devotionals. I have included some of my family experiences with the hymn as well as why the composer wrote many years ago.
God's blessings always,
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‘‘Easter People, Raise Your Voices’ in joy
Do we have a problem with Easter? Yes, we do if we see it only as a one-day celebration. When the preparations are over and the worship service is only a memory, is there more? Yes, of course, there is much more for the Christian who is once again assured that the Friday Crucifixion of our Lord Jesus resulted in His being raised from the dead on that glorious Resurrection day. We not only shout, “He is risen, He is risen, indeed.” We live that gospel truth out in our everyday lives. ...
(Read the entire
article HERE)
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‘Were You There?’
When I was a child, our family had a housekeeper. Lurline Argo was a blessing to my life. Before I knew there was racial prejudice, I loved this woman, whose skin was much darker than mine. She loved me, too, and was one of the foundations of my childhood.
(Read the entire
article HERE)
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"I'd Rather Have Jesus"
Cheers and tears of joy came from a crowd of almost two million on January 20, 2009 in front of the White House in Washington, DC. It was Inauguration Day and there was a change of leadership in America.
(Read the entire
article HERE)
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"Love & Christmas: A Perfect Match"
The breezes were cold but our hearts were warm. When our choir went from door to door singing our favorite Christmas carols, we threw in a golden oldie that is not often sung. But the universal subject of LOVE is what Christmas is all about... "Love came down at Christmas. Love all lovely, Love divine.
Love was born at Christmas, a star and angels gave the sign."
(Read the entire
article HERE)
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"O Little Town of Bethlehem"
It seems strange, but singing the same Christmas carols year after year is delightful. "O Little Town of Bethlehem" is one of them. It never ceases to be meaningful as I picture the many visual images in the words. I accept its beauty with joy in my heart and the simple beat of its music. (Read the entire
article HERE)
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Look
at a few of my 52 hymn stories!
"A
Mighty Fortress Is Our God" ( Luthers'
complaints sounded all around the world )
"Amazing
Grace" (Newton's life of degradation
suddenly changed.)
"America
the Beautiful" (Bates was unhappy with
her poem)
"Battle
Hymn of the Republic" (Howe decided the
words were horrible)
"
It Is Well With My Soul" (Spafford wept
as he read, "Saved alone")
"Jesus
Loves Me" (This simple, childlike song has
its beginnings in a very short poem in a very
long novel. Today, millions of people know
the poem written by Anna Warner. The novel
has been forgotten.)
"
Just As I Am " (She could not believe the cold, hard facts. The prognosis of her disease was eventual paralysis. As Charlotte Elliotts' frustrations grew into anger, she wondered why God would allow such a thing to happen.)
"...like a pebble being tossed into
crystal clear waters creating ripples of new
understanding..."
"...inspirational work of art." - "I love
Lucy Adams ..." - "...I highly recommend this
book."
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Hymns
inspire an author’s book
Lucy Adams turns 52 songs of
devotion a top seller |
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By VICKI HYATT, Staff writer,
LAKE JUNALUSKA -- Lucy Neeley Adams,
author of “52 Hymn Story Devotions,”
claims there is nothing original in
her recently published book.
“I haven’t written
a thing that hasn’t already been said
somewhere, except for the personal
illustrations about what a hymn meant
to me,” she says humbly.
But researching the beginnings of
some of the most popular hymns through
the ages, condensing the story and
then adding a poignant “personal touch”
has been a popular concept. It has
taken Adams on a journey from a music
ministry within the Methodist churches
where her husband has pastored to
a radio personality, then a newspaper
columnist and finally to writing a
book.
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Within
this site, you will find a brief history of Lucy
Neeley Adams, excerpts
from 52 Hymn Story Devotions, Benefits
& Reviews, a story of
"Our Song" and how to purchase "52 Hymn Story
Devotions" from either:
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