Award-winning author Kenneth W. Osbeck tells the dramatic stories behind twenty-five gospel songs, including "The Old Rugged Cross"; "His Eye Is on the Sparrow"; and "Precious Lord, Take My Hand."
Kenneth W. Osbeck ... Thomas Moore was one of the few writers of his day to have made a financial success of writing poetry . ... Moore's father was a prosperous merchant in Dublin , where Thomas was born on May 28 , 1779.
Now with a new cover! This book offers the inspiring true stories behind 101 of your favorite hymns. It is excellent for devotional reading, sermon illustrations, and bulletin inserts, as well as for historical or biographical research.
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Yet when Father Joseph Mohr and organist Franz Grüber , two young church leaders , wrote the hymn for their own village parishioners , little did they realize how universal its influence eventually would be . It was while serving as an ...
A practical handbook on music and its application in local church ministry. Widely used as a textbook in Bible schools.
Kenneth W. Osbeck. Rock of Ages Dr. Louis J. Benson , a noted ... The tune for Toplady's text was composed in 1830 by a well - known American church musician , Thomas Hastings . Hastings was the first musician of sacred music to ...
25 Hymn Stories Celebrating the Hope of Heaven Kenneth W. Osbeck. " Sunset the The anticipation of heaven is the Christian's glorious hope in this life . ... 25 Most Treasured Gospel Hymn Stories , and Joy to the World .
A fresh cover for a classic book--over 300,000 in print!
He is the author of several books , including the bestselling Amazing Grace : 366 Hymn Stories for Daily Devotions , 101 Hymn Stories , 25 Most Treasured Gospel Hymn Stories , and Joy to the World ! Music Resources / Choir ISBN ...
Now in a new edition! Just as the ministry of preaching requires preparation of the heart and mind of the minister, so to do choir members need to prepare their hearts and voices to be attuned to the work of the Holy Spirit through them.