Lifespring! HymnStories

Steve Webb
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The stories behind the great Chistian hymns.

  1. 08/06/2020

    HS63: Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing

    . This Episode’s Artist Sarah NoëlleLinks: YouTube | Facebook Thanks to Robert J. Morgan As always, I want to thank Pastor Robert J Morgan for giving his permission to use his books Then Sings My Soul volumes 1 and 2 as the source material for Lifespring! HymnStories. Without that, this show might not exist. Check... The post HS63: Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

    9 min

  2. 07/15/2020

    HS62: How Firm A Foundation

    This Episode’s Artist Wendell KimbroughLinks: YouTube | Website | Twitter | Facebook | bandcamp Thanks to Robert J. Morgan As always, I want to thank Pastor Robert J Morgan for giving his permission to use his books Then Sings My Soul volumes 1 and 2 as the source material for Lifespring! HymnStories. Without that, this... The post HS62: How Firm A Foundation first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

    9 min

  3. 06/30/2020

    HS61: Nearer, My God, To Thee

    This hymn is one of my favorites, and one aspect of the story behind it is one of the most famous there is. This Episode’s Artist Anna RicheyLinks: YouTube | Website | Instagram Thanks to Robert J. Morgan As always, I want to thank Pastor Robert J Morgan for giving his permission to use his... The post HS61: Nearer, My God, To Thee first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

    10 min

  4. 06/22/2020

    HS60: Jesus, Lover Of My Soul

    Today’s hymn story is that of “Jesus, Lover Of My Soul”. Lyrics by Charles Wesley and music by Simeon B. Marsh. I think you’ll like it, and the version of the song I play for you. This Episode’s Artists The Living Stones QuartetLinks: YouTube Spotify Amazon Music Apple Music Thank you to Robert J. Morgan... The post HS60: Jesus, Lover Of My Soul first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

    11 min

  5. 06/16/2020

    HS59: Lifespring! HymnStories “Revive Us Again”

    Today’s hymn is Revive Us Again, and I think you’re really going to like the performance by today’s artists. The lyrics of Revive Us Again were written by William P. Mackay, and the music by John J. Husband. This Episode’s Artists The Akins, a father, David. and his two sons, Nick and Eli. If you... The post HS59: Lifespring! HymnStories “Revive Us Again” first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

    8 min

  6. 06/07/2020

    HS58: Lifespring! HymnStories “I Am Thine, O Lord”

    Our hymn today is I Am Thine, O Lord, with lyrics by Fanny J Crosby and Wm. H. Doane. I’ll tell you the story behind the hymn, and then I’ll play a lovely rendition of the song by Nathan Drake of Reawaken Hymns. Special thanks to Nathan Drake of Reawaken Hymns for allowing me to... The post HS58: Lifespring! HymnStories “I Am Thine, O Lord” first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

    9 min

  7. 05/31/2020

    HS57: Lifespring! HymnStories “Savior, Like A Shepherd Lead Us”

    Our hymn today is Savior, Like A Shepherd Lead Us, attributed to Dorothy A. Thrupp, with music by William B. Bradbury. Special thanks to Kaoma Chende for allowing me to use his marvelous recording of this hymn. Please visit his website here! Also, thanks to Robert J. Morgan for allowing me to use his books,... The post HS57: Lifespring! HymnStories “Savior, Like A Shepherd Lead Us” first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

    10 min

  8. 04/10/2013

    HS56: Lifespring! HymnStories “Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus”

    Written by Charles Wesley in 1744, this hymn first appeared in the 1745 “Hymns for the Nativity of Our Lord”. Listen for the story behind the song. . Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus Text: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Music: Rowland H. Pritchard   Come, thou long expected Jesus, born to set thy people free; from... The post HS56: Lifespring! HymnStories “Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus” first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

    6 min
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The stories behind the great Chistian hymns.

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  • Creator
    Steve Webb
  • Years Active
    2012 - 2020
  • Episodes
    50
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    ©2005-2020 Steve Webb
  • Show Website
    Lifespring! HymnStories