52 Hymn Story Devotions
 Hello my friend,
A New Year comes and goes each January. You are invited to purchase and read a storybook of hymns for 2012. Within the pages of 52 HYMN STORY DEVOTIONS you will discover old favorites and be blessed with new ones.
Begin with Scripture, read the brief history, and close with prayer and a verse of the hymn. For the 52 weeks of the year you can have 52 unique devotionals of encouragement.
A sister's request was responsible for " Jesus Loves Me".
A father wrote, "It Is Well With My Soul" through his tears.
A very young man wrote, "My Jesus, I Love Thee" before he died. The dramatic conversion of a slave-ship owner brought
the power of "Amazing Grace" from his broken heart.
Thank you for stopping by to take a peek at 52 HYMN STORY DEVOTIONS
May God bless you always.
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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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"Bless This House"
Home and Thanksgiving day are a priceless combination! The smells of turkey roasting, yeast rolls rising and all the fancy dishes touch the heartstrings. My children especially like the crystal dish filled with cranberry sauce, spiced peaches and olives. We even have a tradition that's strange but fun. Those who love to eat whole spiced peaches try to be the first one to drop the seed into the plate, hoping it will make a funny sound... "ker-plunk"! (Read the entire
article HERE)
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"Reformation Day: A Mighty Fortress is Our God"
Try reading the book of Acts in the Bible and not getting excited about the growth of the early church. The disciples heard and obeyed the risen Christ when he commanded, "go into all the world and preach the gospel." (Matthew 28:19)... (Read the entire
article HERE)
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"Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus"
When I was a little girl I was my dad's favorite date to baseball games. Since no one else in our family wanted to go I felt very special. I loved the smell of popcorn and the sounds of the balls hitting the bat. But I had a secret that I tried to keep to myself... (Read the entire
article HERE)
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"As Olympics End, Never Too Late To Pray"
The world has been looking toward China as we watched some of the greatest athletic events since the Athens games four years ago. The 2008 games ended Sunday, but let us continue to pray for all of those who were involved as athletes, coaches, or spectators. The prayer team at Long's Chapel United Methodist Church set aside a Day of Prayer for China and the Olympics when it began on August 8. .... ... (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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